I left Cambodia after only a short visit, with a good impression of the people and their customs. We hired our tuk-tuk driver, Som, for a second excursion to the temples, which included our new joint favourite, Preah Khan. This … Continue reading
I’m in Cambodia with my brother, where we’ve holed up at the cheapest hostel I’ve ever stayed at – just US$2.50 per night – but with plenty of charm and run by a big-hearted Turk named Ufuk. We’re in Siem … Continue reading
We decided to check out one of Bangkok’s famous markets, but decided the legendary ‘floating markets’ were a little too hard to reach. Instead we went to Chatuchak weekend market. They say you can buy anything sold in Thailand here, … Continue reading
I’ve never been to Asia. The closest I came was Istanbul in 2012, but I never ventured beyond the European side of that continent-striding city. I did fly over on my way to New Zealand, setting foot briefly in Dubai … Continue reading
So, I’ve been busy. This blog post has been sitting, half-written, in my drafts for over a month now. I guess I’d better get it out! I’m back home after an incredible trip around North America. My last port of … Continue reading
I’ve done things in Portland I never thought I’d ever do. Maybe it’s something about this place – the blend of bohemianism and hedonism that gives the city it’s reputation for being, well, a little bit weird. Whatever it is, … Continue reading
I had wanted to visit some smaller towns on my US trip, and the northern coast of Oregon seemed like a good place to do just that. Getting there without a car might have been difficult – though buses do … Continue reading
America sure has some beautiful countryside. I was hoping to get the chance to visit some national parks on my visit, but wasn’t sure how I was going to make it without a car. Fortunately, I found this guy on Couchsurfing. He’s … Continue reading
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I’ve got a blog post brewing about Yosemite, but I’m tired and don’t have a lot of time, so here’s some more shots of the very photogenic San Francisco.
I’ve been doing a lot of walking around San Francisco. The city is so different from Los Angeles, it’s hard to believe I’m in the same state. LA’s wide streets, barren terrain and urban sprawl have been replaced with cosy … Continue reading
Travels of a Non-traveller 