ASIA

Getting to the bottom of the matter

Getting to the bottom of cultural habits can be quite a challenge. On my first journey to France [many years ago] I was confused at the...

A "sleeper" bus

A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving. Lao Tzu At 11pm we leave Phnom Penh on our 8 hour journey to Siem...

a-dtay arkun means no thank you

Angkor Wat is considered to be one the seven man made wonders of the world and as soon as you see it you can understand why. It is a...

You want tuk tuk?

Every day, every single day, ten times every single day “you want tuk tuk”. Every street, every corner of every street a plethora of tuk...

Phnom Penh road rules OK

Basically there is only one general road rule as a driver in Phnom Penh, if it is convenient for you to do it, then do it. This does not...

The Phnom Penh food chain

I am a teacher and one of my subjects is geography which I have to teach to adorable 12 year olds. They are absolutely fascinated to...

We are not here, you have not seen us

Advertising in Cambodia is a relatively simple concept. Make it big (size does matter) with lots of colours especially from the...

Cambodia is cool

At last the blossom are on the trees, the winter is past and spring is here beckoning a beautiful summer. The days are getting longer,...