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Cambodia, Travel Words

Koh Ker Temples

The start of first day with Sok was the Koh Ker temple complex.  We went here mainly because it was a convenient middle point between the other two that I really wanted to visit, but it ended up being another of the highlights of my time in Cambodia so far. […]

Cambodia, Travel Words

Prasat Preah Vihear

Preah Vihear Temple, in northern Cambodia, is one of the places Tori highly recommended when we were talking about where I should go while I was here.  Sak and I headed out early from Anlong Veng towards the temple. On getting to the base of the mountain where the temple […]

Cambodia, Travel Words

Anlong Veng

I left Siem Reap with a good idea of where I wanted to go but a weak knowledge of how exactly to get there.  Armed with only a vague plan and a phone number written on a scrap of paper, I got in a truck to Anlong Veng. I couldn’t […]

Cambodia, Travel Words

Angkor Wat

The main reason I came to Cambodia, aside from the awesome intel my friend Tori from Shenzhen gave me, was for the Angkor Wat temple complex and archaeological park. The park itself is around 400 square km, with temples scattered all throughout built by the ancient Angkor civilization that at […]

Philippines, Travel Words

Balut! Baaluuuuut!

Eating Balut Or… the proper method of eating a semi-developed duck embryo. Because one of the best parts of visiting any new place is enjoying local delicacies, I proudly introduce this step-by-step introduction to the Philipino treat known as Balut.  Thanks to David in Ubay for patiently walking me through […]

Philippines, Travel Words

Sugat Kabanhawan Festival: So much for Cebu

Sugat Kabanhawan Festvial: Easter in Cebu I flew into Cebu with the intention of just hanging out for a day or two to relax, and then heading on towards diving and jungles. Fortunately, it being Easter in the very Catholic Philippines, there were celebrations to be found!  The annual “Sugat-Kabanhawan” […]