World Traveller: 7 Continents, 90 Countries, 871 Days Overseas
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Sunday 24 July 2016. Photos and Videos.
Highlights: The Amazing Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm Wat, Bayon Wat
Today was the big day of the G Adventures – National Geographic tour, the chance to visit the famous Angkor Wat and other amazing temples. Today and tomorrow is all about the temples as this 17 day tour rapidity draws to a close.
Saturday 23 July 2016. Photos and Videos.
Highlights: New Hope Dinner, Night Market (Siem Reap), Fish Foot Massage
Most of today was spent on a public bus (first class) trip from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap which left at 8.45 am and arrived around 2.45 pm. Nothing major occurred on the bus trip, the free included wifi helped kill sometime, however two tour members Chris and James had to fly directly to Siem Reap due to illness.
Friday 22 July 2016. Photos and Videos.
Highlights: Cyclo Tour, S-21 Prison, Khmer Rouge Killing Fields, M16 Shooting Practise, Tonlé Sap Sunset Cruise
Warning: This post covers some disturbing topics
Today was one of those days that I’m sure will stay with me for a long time. Today was the day we learned about the horrors of the Pol Pot Khmer Rouge Regime.
Thursday 21 July 2016. Photos and Videos.
Highlights: Apricot Lounge Access, Tuk Tuk ride to Riverbank Phnom Penh
Today was light on for activities as the main objective was to leave Vietnam and head for Cambodia. Hotel checkout was noon and other than breakfast I stayed in my room updating my journal and uploading Facebook photos and YouTube videos.
Wednesday 20 July 2016. Photos and Videos.
Highlights: Cu Chi tunnels, final fitting for suits, Rex Hotel, Ben Thanh Market
The major highlight today was a trip to the Cu Chi tunnels which took us around 1.5 hours to get to. The trip there and back was made a little easier by the bus having included wifi which is something I rarely come across when travelling, I think the last time was in Iceland. (more…)
Tuesday 19 July 2016. Photos and Videos.
Highlights: Getting fitted for Tailored Suits, The War Remnants Museum, Cyclo Tour of Ho Chi Ming City.
It was an early morning, or supposed to be, to ensure we made our 9.55 flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Ming City. However my alarm didn’t work luckily my sub-conscious alerted me it might be time to get up and make a dash to reception and the bus at the very last minute! There was just enough time to make the flight.
Monday 18 July 2016. Photos and Videos.
Highlights: Hang Sung Sot Caves, Hoa Lo Prison (aka Hanoi Hilton), Cyclo (Rickshaw) tour, Water Puppet Show
Waking up after a good nights sleep on the ocean with an air-conditioned room the sights I saw at 6 am made we wonder why I spend so much time in office meetings and less time closer to nature. The sun had already risen but being so low it gave me a picture perfect start to the day of the different islands. (more…)
Sunday 17 July 2016. Photos and Videos
Highlights: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Titov Island, Rowboat around Islands
Today was split between the hectic Hanoi and the beautiful Halong Bay islands. An early morning start meant evading a lot of motorcycles coming from every direction and a need to play human Frogger when trying to cross the road. Lanes seem to mean little here, cars in the left lane can be going in either direction, and lights and crossings seem to mean even less. To be fair I didn’t witness everyone getting hit despite expecting these every few seconds. (more…)
Friday 15 July 2016. Photos and Videos
Highlights: The views from Mount Phousi, Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre, the amazing Kouang Si Waterfall.
A free morning for the group meant optional activities or a sleep in and pool day choice, I decided to head into town by myself and climb to the top of Mount Phousi and visit Wat Chomsi (top of mountain) and the Wat Tham Phousi shrine (which is about half way up). Mount Phousi gives you a great view of both rivers surrounding Luang Prabang, the Meokng River and the Nam Khan River.
