Pre Rup – a 10th century Khmer crematorium?
The temple of Pre Rup at Angkor, Cambodia was built by King Rajendravarman II and was consecrated in the year 961. It consists…
An Island in the Mekong
A boat trip from Kampong Cham to visit a community living on an island in the Mekong river. Matthew, a young volunteer from…
Preah Krol Ko (Temple of the Cow Corral)
Siem Reap in Cambodia is famous for the magnificent 1000 year old temple city of Angkor Wat. But I was keen to also…
Cambodia – Legacy of the Khmer Rouge
In Cambodia between 1975 and 1979 the Khmer Rouge, led by Pol Pot imprisoned, tortured, systematically documented their confessions and then murdered 17,000…
Cambodia visa run – day trip to Vietnam
A Cambodian tourist visa lasts 30 days and can be renewed for another month. After this the only way to stay in Cambodia…
Dive trip to Koh Kuon, Cambodia
Just off the coast of Sihanoukville are a number of islands frequented by divers, snorkellers and people who just want to experience the…
Cambodia – keep fit dance for all
These public dance and keep fit sessions go on in small towns all over Cambodia – and sometimes every evening! Apart from the…
A walk through Kampung Baru and Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia
Kampung Baru is a Malay village (kampung) in the heart of KL city. It was designated by the British in 1900 to allow…
Pulau Tioman – South Pacific in the South China Sea
Pulau Tioman (Tioman Island) lies 40km or so off the East coast of Malaysia and can be reached by high-speed ferry that runs…