Last update: April 2022 Click any button below to jump to your favorite things to do in Kratie Traveling to Cambodia? Check the up-to-date entry requirements and restrictions here! Things to do in Kratie You’ve gotta love Kratie, I know I do. The pass-through town for travelers to and from Laos has always kept its…
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Last Update: September 2020 There’s a whole bunch of reasons that make me keep coming back to South East Asia, but the food is definitely high up in the list. The multitude of flavors, ingredients and cooking techniques in this part of the world is overwhelming. Over the years I tried so many dishes and…
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Last update: April 2022 Siem Reap is a tourist town, there’s no denying. Nearby Angkor Wat draws travelers by the millions from every corner of the world and they all stay in or around Siem Reap. Especially, the center of town can be a bit too crowded with tourists for my taste. Read: “Angkor Wat…
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Last Update: May 2020 6 minute read There’s trouble in paradise and my intention is to warn all travelers so they won’t fall for this outrageous Cambodia scam. I love Cambodia, I really do. After almost 2 years of living in this wonderful country I have come to love the people, the landscape and the…
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Last Update: February 2022 Travel to Siem Reap during Covid-19 times. Check the latest Cambodia visa requirements here! The star of Siem Reap in the Northwest of Cambodia shines bright. And yes, it has everything to do with nearby tourist magnet Angkor Wat. Obviously you’re here to see the temples, but there are so many…
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Last Update: October 2020 5 minute read Behold the center of the ancient Khmer empire! Magnificent Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world. You may think that Angkor Wat is one of the 7 world wonders. Well, it’s not, but it sure is impressive. It’s also over-rated. Save this article for later. Click…
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Last Update: November 2019 On my first visit to Cambodia in 2008 I knew little to nothing about the shocking events that had happened here. Sure, I had heard about the killing fields and Khmer Rouge, but no details. As it turned out I wasn’t prepared and the whole thing caught me completely off guard.…
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Last Update: March 2022 4min read Traveling to Cambodia? Check the up-to-date entry requirements here “So, are you saying that there are no downsides to Phnom Penh whatsoever?”, someone asked me after I gave my speech about why I like living in Phnom Penh. “Uhhh, of course there are”, I replied, and without any effort,…
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Last Update: August 2020 5 min read Phnom Penh can be a hectic place. Sure, it’s nice to indulge in city pleasures every once in a while on your travels. However, if you live in Phnom Penh 24/7 like I did, there are times that the city can really get to you. Especially on one…
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Last Update: August 2020 5 min read It is often said that Cambodian cuisine, or Khmer cuisine as we say, is underrated. And it’s true, while Thai and Vietnamese food are conquering the world, Khmer cuisine is rarely heard of. When was the last time you dined in a Cambodian restaurant or picked up some…
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Last Update: August 2020 7min read When was the last time you ate Cambodian food? Exactly, unless you’re actually in Cambodia, real Cambodian food or ‘Khmer food’ as we say is very hard to come by. Some flavors are similar to Vietnamese and Thai cuisine, but yet many are not. Khmer cuisine definitely has its…
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Last Update: April 2020 6min read Hello my dear friend, I’m so excited that you decided to come and visit me here in Phnom Penh. Boy, are you in for a treat! You know that Phnom Penh was once named ‘the pearl of Asia‘ right? Well, there are many good reasons for that, it’s truly…
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Hi, I’m RJ,
Welcome to my blog.
This blog has all the inspiration you need to plan your trip of a lifetime to South East Asia. Read about where to go, things to do/see and how to eat like a king while your at it.
I also share lot’s of stories about all the funny stuff that keeps happening on the road.
Don’t laugh too hard, it could happen to you!
Safe travels!
RJ
We’re in Spain at the moment. Teulada/Moraira (Costa Blanca) to be precise. Are you anywhere near? Wanna meet up, grab a beer and share some stories? Let me know here
