My suspicion is that there are many discriminating, borderline OCD travelers like myself who double and triple check hotel and destination information across a... »
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Sole Searching – A Runner’s Take On Cultural Immersion or How to Eat Dessert While on Holiday
“The trouble with jogging is that the ice falls out of your glass.” ~Martin Mull The moment I pack my suitcase for a journey, I am perfectly resigned about two things. One – that I will not deprive myself of any gastronomic delight or opportunity to drink champagne while watching a sunset (or sunrise). ... »
Dengue Fever’s “Sleepwalking Through the Mekong” screens this week in SF
Anyone interested in Cambodia, a groovy and eclectic global sound, and a compelling tale about the melding of two cultures through music should check out “Sleepwalking Through The Mekong”, an engaging and inspiring rockumentary from Cambodian/American band, Dengue Fever. “Sleepwalking Through the Mekong” follows L.A.-based band Dengue Fever as they travel around Cambodia to... »
More Good News for Cambodia’s Tourism Market
It was just announced yesterday the Crescendas Group, a Singaporean consortium representing 21 companies, is looking to sink between $30 and $50 million into tourism in Cambodia. According to Delegation Head Delegation head Lawrence Leow, deputy honorary secretary of the Singapore Business Federation, “We see the progress, very steady progress in the country…The people... »
A positive Update on Tourism in Cambodia
August 2009 Further to my blog, “Gin and Tonics with a Taser Twist; A tourist’s view of corruption in Cambodia”, I just came across this article in yesterday’s Phnom Penh Post. Perhaps the economic influence that comes from increased investment in Cambodia’s tourism sector may actually pry the country out of the suffocating grip... »
Gin & Tonics with a Taser Twist; A tourist’s view of corruption in Cambodia
June 2009 For many developing countries, corruption in government is typical and pervasive. In Cambodia, it’s a well-documented fact that corruption is rampant, serving to undermine the economic infrastructure and act as a deterrent to much-needed foreign investment. On a recent trip to Cambodia, I witnessed a small dose of this corruption, a tourist’s... »
Sambo the Elephant Greets Diners in Phnom Penh
Anyone who has visited Phnom Penh will be familiar with Sambo, the gorgeous 49-year old girl who toddles into town everyday from Wat Phnom for her morning bath, and toddles back. I encountered her for the first time last month, when I was in PP and out for my morning run. The juxtaposition of... »
FCC Angkor Misses the Mark
We were so so excited to stay at the FCC after countless hours of due diligence researching hotels in SR, but despite previous glowing reviews and high expectations, it was frankly, a disappointment. Off the bat, slightly odd architecture with reception area off to side of driveway. Lovely reception staff, but English comprehension was... »
The Pavilion Hotel – Low-Key Chic & Excellent Value in Phnom Penh
June 2009 In PP, we wouldn’t stay anywhere else. We’re not on a backpackers budget, but don’t necessarily like the rarified isolationism of Raffles (though love the hotel’s famous piano bars), so thought the Pavilion’s brand of low-key chic might fit the bill. It did not disappoint, and we felt like we were staying... »
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