Not many of the world's great attractions live up to the hype, but the Angkor temple complex in Siem Reap is one that does. In fact, it exceeds expectations; I have yet to meet anyone who wasn't impressed by the size and scope of the sprawling ancient city ruins. I also haven't met anyone who wasn't at least a little annoyed with the army of pint-size touts who work the site. … [Read more...]
Poipet Rhymes with Toilet for a Reason
Don't feel bad if you've never heard of Poipet before—you're one of the lucky ones. A Cambodian town on the border with Thailand, Poipet has become a miniature exhibition of sorts, displaying everything that's wrong with Southeast Asia in one convenient location. Many visitors to Cambodia avoid 'the toilet' altogether by flying into the country. The rest of us take a bus … [Read more...]
No Rats or Worms? You Just Lost a Customer
It's nice to know your food won't contain dog, cat, rat or worm meat, but there are still a lot of animals missing from that list.... This restaurant sign is located in Siem Reap, Cambodia. I didn't eat there myself, because I was really craving some braised rat at the time. … [Read more...]