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....

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 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. ...

Sep 20, 2005 - Border Crossing with the Brady Bunch... even Alice

Mo, the Don Corleon of Don Det, was kind enough to lure us into his graces and promised us unrivaled service from Si Phan Don to Stung Treng - the first major town inside northern Cambodia. ... Is the mafia imagery strong enough? Forty minutes later we pay the $2 and are on our way - now in Cambodia - horray! Wait, oops, we forgot to tell you that the road from the border to Stung Treng is 70 miles long, 30 meters wide, and 2 feet deep. ... This is okay, because we can see the river and Stung Treng in the distance. ... The vans have now turned around, but we are left with nowhere to go and a might wide river separating us from Stung Treng. ... The boat driver wants a dollar from each of us for the ride across the river to Stung Treng. ...

Jul 13, 2005 - Stung Treng to LAOS

Crossed the border north of Stung Treng. ... At least what looked like a border! In fact, it was nothing more than a wooden shack in the middle of nowhere, where we got our passports stamped and a small barrier (like a carpark barrier) but you can walk around it anyway so its pretty pointless.Crossed the border north of Stung Treng. ... At least what looked like a border! In fact, it was nothing more than a wooden shack in the middle of nowhere, where we got our passports stamped and a small barrier (like a carpark barrier) but you can walk around it anyway so its pretty pointless....

Apr 10, 2005 - Phnom Penh

Just back from a great and productive 8 days up in the forests of Cambodia.Just back from a great and productive 8 days up in the forests of Cambodia....

Oct 4, 2004 - The worst thing about travelling is getting around!

There was a little guy clearly running a real racket attempting to charge us a fortune to cross the river and get down the to Stung Treng from where we wanted to get a bus to Phnom Penh. ... When we arrived in Stung Treng it really was the back end of nowhere. ... We had nothing to cover us, and in view of quite how lethal the boats had been on the way down we gave in and surrendered to the inevitable - a night in Stung Treng. ...