Off the Rails in Cambodia
In and around Cambodia
Before entering Cambodia I wasn't quite sure what to expect. The only images or pictures that I had in my mind were painted by my brothers six month stint here working on a film about uxo's and how this country has buitl there economy around these ordinance. Walking on the road only and never straying into any fields was a foreign concept. Seeing a country so poor and war torn has opened up my eyes and my mind to a greater depth than I could have thought possible. The people are what make Cambodia, Cambodia. The constant laughter, loud conversation and grunts with every other word. The six year-old children that are driving motos and working behind the pharmacy counter... that is Cambodia.
The trip began with me reading "Öff the Rails in Phnom Penh" by, Amit Gilboa. What an eye opening introduction to the city of Phnom Penh. It brought me into the country with such curiosity and great confusion. Three weeks later I prepare to leave with even more curiosity and confusion.
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler jillyjilly
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Crossing the K5
What a trip this was. We crossed the K-5 (world's largest landmine belt) into the town of Poipet, only to see some crazy little sights... and... Continue reading »
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Thanksgiving in Cambodia
We spent our Thanksgiving at the Aki Ra Landmine Museum. If you've ever, just for a second, doubted that you have anything to be thankfu... Continue reading »
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A Quick Stop in Portland.
It's been awhile since I've gone out on the town with my pals in Portland. So, I figured... why not purchse a ticket to Portland for the nigh... Continue reading »
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"Krama, Krama. Don't you wanna? Krama, Krama."
In Kampong Cham, you can witness the only bridge in Cambpdia that crosses the Mekong River. What a sight it is... out of nowehere, this gorge... Continue reading »
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Oh My Buddha!
This is a great little town on the Mekong. There isn't much touristy stuff to do here, but they people are amazing! Met some wonderful... Continue reading »
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Teuk Tri.
At the time, it felt like our trip to Ratanakiri would be a day to forget. However, a few hours later, the humor of life revealed itself and... Continue reading »
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Trust in the Five Year-old.
This southern area of Cambodia is completely beautiful and untouched by tourists. If you want to be in a rural part of Cambodia that is withi... Continue reading »
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Moto Diaries.
This is literally a ghost town. Gorgeous french architecture. Ocean. Green hills. Not a barang to be found. ... Continue reading »
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The Question.
Kaseka picked us up first thing in the morning and we set off on our three hour drive to see Mao and Mr. T (a family from Chrissy's film, "Bombhunt... Continue reading »
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"Sure, Why Not?"
Phnom Penh. The capital city of Cambodia. I'm not quite sure why yet, but I am in love with this city. I'm pretty sure that it ha... Continue reading »
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