cambodia

EXIT INTERVIEWS: BEST OF CAMBODIA

EXIT INTERVIEWS: BEST OF CAMBODIA

  BEN SOUTHALL 5 words/phrases that describe Cambodia: Ridiculously welcoming, slowly developing, relaxed, historically twisted, simple What seems to make Cambodians happy? You name it they smile about it! From sunshine to strangers from market sellers to tuk tuk drivers. I’m often […]

SE ASIA – THE SECRET BEHIND THE SMILES

SE ASIA – THE SECRET BEHIND THE SMILES

I glance at a stranger tucked in a shop doorway and see a face smiling from ear to ear. An unconditional, unreserved grin that’s warm and heartfelt. The same response is played out over and over again during our time […]

THE BEST TEMPLES IN THE WORLD

THE BEST TEMPLES IN THE WORLD

Golden temples, temples on mountains, huge temples and ancient temples. South East Asia is full of them and it’s easy to get templed-out however dramatic and unique they are. Arriving in Siem Reap, the UNESCO World Heritage city I was […]