Siem Reap is not at all what I expected. It feels quite a lot like Khaosan back in Bangkok, except larger, with rows and rows of gimmicky tourist shops, garish bars, and hipster-chic cafes lining the streets. Not very cultural, which was how I thought the home of Ang Kor Wat would and should be… … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Laos
Nakhon Phanom, Thailand – A Store and More…
(If you’re not Singaporan, then the 7-Eleven reference above is probably lost on you…) It’s been a while, and I have to say, the urge to write has been waning a little! Traveling is awesome, but it’s also tiring, and so I’ve not really had the mood, the energy, or the mental fortitude over the last … Continue reading
Laos – First Impressions: A Beginner’s Beginner’s Guide
Like the mighty meandering Mekong, the roads of Laos are long, narrow, winding, and bumpy at times. A bus ride from one city to another will inevitably take you through breathtaking scenery, but at a cost to those not too fond of giddiness. Still, it’s quite a thing to be whizzing up and down the … Continue reading
Luang Namtha, Laos – A Land Before Time
Hello again, World! It’s been too long since i last posted anything, but getting a decent wifi connection in Laos hasn’t been easy. It’s 3pm right now, and i’m sitting at a humble little coffeeshop in a quiet little town called Luang Namtha, waiting for the hours to pass before we get on a bus … Continue reading