A Modern Wayfarer

Siem Reap Highlights: Never Underestimate The Power of a Good Beer

For a tiny tourist-filled town known only as the gateway to the towering temples of Angkor, Siem Reap made an impression.  You might be surprised but my Siem Reap highlights are more than just visiting a temple or twenty… But, then again, I did risk Hepatitis, Tinea and a good chunk of my dignity to bring them to you. Okay so I may be exaggerating just a tad, but in order to break away from the beaten temple track - awe-inspiring as it is - and experience something truly unique, then you need ... Read More

My Backpacking Tips and Tricks: A Sort Of Rant

In exactly nine days I will be skipping the country and busting out the backpack. Just your typical  South-East Asian romp, except for one measly little thing: my backpack hasn't seen the light of day since I can't even remember. Call me a sucker but I'd much rather be pulling a bag than piggy-backing one. I blame my aversion to backpacks on the only god-forsaken thing it can be blamed on: my post-school European Gap Year. *cue cringe* I loved the whole backpacking concept yet hated the actual ... Read More