A Dragon Apparent

We anticipated that today would be one of the highlights of our 4 week adventure. It did not disappoint! We had booked a cycle tour of Angkor Wat and had in our minds that we were to be escorted to… Continue reading

Our experience of Phnom Penh airport in taking our internal flight was a positive one. We breezed through check-in and security in no more than 10-15 minutes. Again, immaculately clean, and good WiFi. The flight to Siem Reap was billed… Continue reading

Now here’s a good start to the day and one almighty recommendation The Backyard Cafe Riverside [#11b Street 246 – tel: 078751715 – 7am to 8pm every day] EasyCambodia Backyard Cafe Followed by 3+ hours just wandering, taking it all… Continue reading

We are staying in a spa hotel that is very central, just across from the Royal Palace. It is one of a number of its type here, very comfortable, lovely setting, and extremely friendly and helpful staff. Very warm and… Continue reading

Bangkok international airport is a doddle. So efficiently run and immaculately clean. Clean, thanks to the efforts of this little fellah and his pals. Yes, a robot! On clearing passport control at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) one is confronted by a… Continue reading

After another great breakfast we headed out today in a different direction, on foot. We walked and walked and walked, got lost but were quite comfortable with that. The lack of tuk tuks and taxis told us what we already… Continue reading

After a direct flight (12hrs) from London Heathrow, yesterday, we wanted to do little more than wander out, have something to eat, and crash out for the night. We are staying in the Lebua State Tower hotel, with a great… Continue reading

The site page title and strapline owe their place to the fact they have a place in my ever growing library of books at home. The first is a book waiting to be opened on the first day of travel,… Continue reading