Five years ago on a homestay in Cambodia's rural Kampong Thom province we were taken for a walk to see the Sambor Prei Kuk temple and were absolutely amazed to be seeing 6-9th century pre-Angkorian ruins in the nearby jungle. At the time I wrote that "they are fabulous and I hope they are able to preserve them as a draw card for visitors". Well, preserve them they have! I was delighted to discover that Sambor Prei Kuk had been listed as Cambodia's third UNESCO World Heritage Site last year, … [Read more...]
Cambodia: Bags of Social and Environmental Conscience
I discovered a great new company when I visited the Titirangi Markets a couple of weeks ago. It was their bags that first got my attention as they are so colourful, light and with a great design for almost every occasion. Then I discovered that they had an amazing back story and a purpose that I really wanted to support. The company is called Smateria and they create long-lasting, colourful bags for every occasion using up-cycled and re-purposed materials. The bags are beautifully designed … [Read more...]
Great Indochina Loop
Dec 2012 - Jan 2013 "Get set to discover something new and different every day, as we travel from the hidden treasures of Thailand and laid-back lanes of Laos, to the fabulous vibrancy of Vietnam and the engaging charisma of Cambodia. Get to know the locals, sample sumptuous cuisines, sail over pristine waters and scramble through a wealth of temples on this great adventure that gives you a chance to experience the heart of enthralling Indochina." Intrepid Travel Trip Notes … [Read more...]
Day 1 Bangkok
29 December 2012 … [Read more...]
Day 2 Bangkok
30 December 2012 … [Read more...]
Day 3 Chiang Mai
31 December 2012 … [Read more...]
Day 4 Border Crossing to Huay Xai, Laos
1 January 2013 … [Read more...]
Day 5 Mekong River
2 January 2012 … [Read more...]
Day 6 Mekong River to Luang Prabang
3 January 2013 … [Read more...]
Day 7 Luang Prabang
4 January 2012 … [Read more...]
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