As a bonus to the Cambodia stories offered the last several weeks, I thought I’d cap it all off with[…]
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A Goodbye to the Faces of Cambodia
An ancient history of greatness; a recent history of tragedy; and the present that is a breadth of culture, charm,[…]
Read moreGoing to a Cambodian Kickboxing Match
After the weight of the previous post, I was ready for a lighter side to Cambodian living–something spirited, celebratory, and proud. Well,[…]
Read moreThe Genocide of the Khmer Rouge
In the early 1970′s little Cambodia was in the middle of civil and international war–intricately tied to the Vietnam War. But[…]
Read moreTeaching English in Cambodia
My second day in Battambang, I decided to rent a small motorcycle. There is no better way to cruise a[…]
Read moreBattambang, Cambodia: A Crocodile Farm and Wedding Crashing
Our boat approached the landing in Battambang. We twelve travelers jumped off the boat onto the bank a couple of[…]
Read moreThe Floating Villages of Cambodia
After getting admittedly “templed-out” (my guide book warned me about that), I was ready to trade in the ancient and[…]
Read moreThe Monks of Cambodia
Their faces are shaped by serenity. Their bright orange cloth serves as an unmistakable symbol. There’s a wonder and mysteriousness about[…]
Read moreThe Jaw-Dropping Khmer Temples of Cambodia
Throughout earth’s history, there have existed mighty, regionally-isolated civilizations all over the world. These were beacons of organization, mathematics, and artistic[…]
Read moreIntroducing Cambodia
Since I’m not currently traveling, I’m devoting the next several Sunday blogs to past treks. Today, I start a series[…]
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