Apr 3, 2009 - Cambodia

Whatever I or any of us write about Cambodia needs to be taken in the context of the recent history of this country.Whatever I or any of us write about Cambodia needs to be taken in the context of the recent history of this country....

Jul 21, 2008 - 4000 Islands

We mad it to Laos!! After what the lonely planet book tells us we were quit scared about the boarder crossing into Laos.We mad it to Laos!! After what the lonely planet book tells us we were quit scared about the boarder crossing into Laos....

May 4, 2008 - Sick of Phnom Penh

So I have been sick for the past three days and I'm feeling better now.So I have been sick for the past three days and I'm feeling better now....

Feb 26, 2008 - a summary of Laos

How to sum up an entire country? While traveling I am constantly running into people that have already been to where I am headed next, and everyone is always happy to give you their opinion of the place.How to sum up an entire country? While traveling I am constantly running into people that have already been to where I am headed next, and everyone is always happy to give you their opinion of the place....

Jun 8, 2007 - Sunset Don Det!

Hello All, After one to many painful bites (for Jode) J & J have returned to Thailand for a little R & R! Since our last entry (I know its been a long time but we haven't had many chances to log on and when we did it was very expensive) we left Don Kong and travelled down to the marvellous yet difficult island of Don Det (accompanied by our new travelling buddy Job (pron Yob) from Holland who does the best Borat impression I've ever heard).Hello All, After one to many painful bites (for Jode) J & J have returned to Thailand for a little R & R! Since our last entry (I know its been a long time but we haven't had many chances to log on and when we did it was very expensive) we left Don Kong and travelled down to the marvellous yet difficult island of Don Det (accompanied by our new travelling buddy Job (pron Yob) from Holland who does the best Borat impression I've ever heard)....

Jun 4, 2007 - 4,000 Islands and not one beach!

Hello All, Since our last entry we have visited the amazing Buddha Park in Vientaine, traveled 11 hours by bus to Champasak (home of world heritage ruins) and caught the local 'bus' to Don Kongh (in Laos' 4000 islands).Hello All, Since our last entry we have visited the amazing Buddha Park in Vientaine, traveled 11 hours by bus to Champasak (home of world heritage ruins) and caught the local 'bus' to Don Kongh (in Laos' 4000 islands)....

Feb 28, 2007 - Journey to Stung Streng and the Laos Border

We boarded a mini bus to Stung Streng where we were told we would board a boat to the Laos border and on to the Si Phan Don, Four thousand Islands.We boarded a mini bus to Stung Streng where we were told we would board a boat to the Laos border and on to the Si Phan Don, Four thousand Islands....

Mar 22, 2006 - To Stung Treng

22 March 06 - To Stung Treng I was up really early, had breakfast and then Soccer took me at 0715 to the Tribal Hotel and Pierette was sitting there looking a lot happier than yesterday. ... After just one brief stop we got into Stung Treng at 11am. ... We were told we could get either a boat or a bus, the bus being cheaper.22 March 06 - To Stung Treng I was up really early, had breakfast and then Soccer took me at 0715 to the Tribal Hotel and Pierette was sitting there looking a lot happier than yesterday. ... After just one brief stop we got into Stung Treng at 11am. ... We were told we could get either a boat or a bus, the bus being cheaper....

Mar 19, 2006 - To Stung Treng

19 March - To Stung Treng I had some time to catch up with a bit of internetting and had lunch by the river. ... I asked him why he was going to Stung Treng, and he said he didn't know, and gave a nervous laugh. ... The reason for going to Stung Treng was to access the Rattanikiri province, to the East of there and hopefully lovely countryside. ... We arrived at Stung Treng at 1700. ...

Mar 18, 2006 - Another Border Fiasco

There were no vehicles coming through, certainly no other foreigners, and slicky boy wanted to offer us a minivan for $50US to take us 50km to the nearest town, Stung Treng. ... Now with power in numbers we were able to find a willing villager who would take the four of us to Stung Treng for $30. ... The drive to Stung Treng was a bit of a mess. ... When our driver finally stopped the car he pointed to the barge that we would have to take to cross the river over to Stung Treng. ...

Jan 26, 2006 - Stung Treng

Another early start waiting for the bus at 6. Met a lovely girl from Scotland - Ruth - who is also travelling to Stung Treng and then on to Laos. ... Arrived in the sleepy town of Stung Treng on sunset. ... Followed some guys to their guesthouse and got a room for $3.Another early start waiting for the bus at 6. Met a lovely girl from Scotland - Ruth - who is also travelling to Stung Treng and then on to Laos. ... Arrived in the sleepy town of Stung Treng on sunset. ... Followed some guys to their guesthouse and got a room for $3....

Nov 13, 2005 - Stung Treng -- the gateway to Laos

If you're planning on crossing between Cambodia and Laos via their overland crossing, you'll have no choice but to pass through Stung Treng, the capital of the same-named province that straddles the northern reaches of the Mekong River. ... Many who arrive here tend to pass on through, rushing down to Kratie or even onto Phnom Penh, but, as with most Khmer towns on the river, Stung Treng has enough back alleys and loads of pleasant waterfront that an overnight stay is anything but a bad idea. ... Stung Treng is a tremendously friendly town, during the ride up to the weaving centre we stopped for sugarcane juice and chatted with numerous locals along our way -- all the time with Darin giving me a running commentary on the whos who and whats what of Stung Treng -- it is a small town, but certainly not short of gossip! As the day wore on, we headed south of town to a bend in the Mekong where,from a grassy riverside setting we had a couple of cold beers and watched a jaw-droppingly beautiful sunset. ... As we sat there for a couple of hours, Darin told me of his many plans to try to to encourage visitors to spend more than a night or two in Stung Treng -- from customised rice-barges to homestays on the other side of the river, he had a seemingly endless array of ideas -- it was really encouraging to hear so many ideas -- here's to hoping some of them get off the ground. ... Once darkness fell we headed back into town to the Riverside Guesthouse -- owned by Stung Treng's main fixer, Mr T. ...