Tagged With: photos
Adieu to You
On my last day in Siem Reap, I once again went to the Old Market to buy another pair of baggy pants. After stumbling upon The Blue Pumpkin Bakery, I picked up some macarons. Unfortunately, they were sort of crunchy on the outside. Kaya Spa gave me a very good one hour candle massage for $25; … Continue reading
Knocked Off of My Bucket List
What prompted my trip to Cambodia was my question to other travel aficionados – what is the most amazing site that you’ve ever seen? About 98% responded with Angkor Wat. Machu Pichu ran a close second. Therefore, Cambodia got thrown into the midst of this year’s Thailand/Bali trip. It was time to get Angkor Wat … Continue reading
First Impression of Siem Reap
Believe it or not, after all of your patient waiting, I’m finally going to fill you in on Cambodia. My flight to Siem Reap from Denpasar via Air Asia required a layover in Kuala Lumpur. Though it was very tempting to buy an overpriced purse from Barbara Riehl at one of the shops, I parked myself … Continue reading
Songs from the Islands (Kind of)
Over Labor Day weekend, my friend, D., and I had the chance to see not one, but TWO Poly concerts. Of course, we had to pay twice, too, but we didn’t mind! Friday night started out with Maoli, my favorite Jawaiian-type band out of Maui. Both D. and I dressed very casual that night. The … Continue reading
It’s Saturday – It Must be Seminyak
I was up kind of early on Saturday, not wanting to to wait too long to leave Ubud. Quite frankly, the longer I wait to leave Ubud, the more difficult it is. I didn’t have a driver, so simply walked outside the hotel to find a couple of guys hanging out there. They asked if … Continue reading
Bali, I’m Back!
The Wednesday morning Air Asia flight to Denpasar was without incident. It wasn’t the freak fest that it had been last year. It still felt strange landing at the new airport, which completely lacks the true Balinese ambience of the old airport. My luggage took forever to show up on the baggage carousel, but I … Continue reading
Being Taken For a (Tuk Tuk) Ride
On Tuesday I ventured out in search of two things – the Amulet Market and Wat Arun. I have a complex about hailing cabs in countries where I believe they will try to rip me off, but there wasn’t going to be any other way for me to get to where I had to go, … Continue reading
Sunday Retail Therapy
Since my check-in at Anantara, a staff member, Cho, engaged me in conversation at every opportunity. He seemed to be a very earnest young man with a thirst for knowledge and any chance to help improve his English. He was very helpful with any of my needs, however. Not only did he bring my luggage … Continue reading
Thai Time
I made it – back in the City of Angels (a.k.a. the original City of Sin – isn’t that a contradiction?!). My flight arrived on time at BKK on Saturday morning. My ex had been planning for several months to pick me up, but he’s been very sick with the flu and hadn’t gotten any … Continue reading