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Our Top 5 Favorite Destinations of 2012
Posted on 16. Dec, 2012 by Jess.
We visited 10 countries this year, and we fell in love with a lot of the places we visited. Which cities made it into our top five favorite destinations of 2012?
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Cambodia: The country of loving smiles and mystic temples
Posted on 13. Dec, 2012 by guest.
Cambodia, home to the ancient temples of Angkor Wat, stole our hearts – completely unexpected! The welcoming people and smiling children made this our favorite country in South East Asia.
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Our Top 5 Favorite Beaches of 2012
Posted on 01. Dec, 2012 by Dany.
This year has been a total beach for the two of us. Having spent over five months on the coast around the world, we share our top five beaches of the year in this post.
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A bizarre bamboo train ride in Battambang
Posted on 21. Aug, 2012 by Jess.
We were conflicted about a popular tourist attraction in Battambang, Cambodia. What do you think about the experience?
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Photo essay: The markets of Cambodia
Posted on 24. Jul, 2012 by Dany.
We go to the local markets in every country we visit – it is such a great way to find out more about a country’s culture! Join us for a visual tour of Cambodia’s markets!
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A comprehensive guide to Kampot, Cambodia
Posted on 18. Jul, 2012 by Dany.
This guide brings you our recommendations for Kampot – where to stay, where to eat, what to see and what to do in this charming colonial riverside town in Cambodia.
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Day 701 to Day 800: The Tops and Flops
Posted on 10. Jul, 2012 by Dany.
We celebrated our 800th day on the road yesterday! Today we’re sharing the tops and flops of the last 100 days, which we spent in India, Singapore, Malaysia, the U.S. and Mexico.
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800 days of travel: Reflections on the last 100 days
Posted on 09. Jul, 2012 by Jess.
We have been on the road for 800 days – and the last one hundred have been all over the map. We’re taking the time to reflect on our travels through Cambodia, Singapore, Malaysia, India, the U.S. and now Mexico…
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Life on the water: A floating village on Lake Tonle Sap in Cambodia
Posted on 26. Jun, 2012 by Dany.
Floating basketball courts, hospitals, and supermarkets…The floating villages on Cambodia’s Lake Tonle Sap might have the comforts of home, but they are unlike any place we’ve ever lived….
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Bargaining for a tour of murder in Cambodia
Posted on 12. Jun, 2012 by Jess.
How bizarre was it to bargain for the price of a tuk tuk ride, when the driver was about to take us out to visit the Killing Fields, the genocide museum which explicitly tells the story of the reign of Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge from 1975-1979. The entire day we choked back tears and learned about Cambodia’s history.
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