Permanent Vacasian

The traveller sees what he sees; the tripper sees what he has come to see. – G. K. Chesterton

March 16, 2009
by Stuart
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See Him Weep

Temples of Angkor, Cambodia – This was like one of those stories you could hear on This American Life – starts off normal but gets to an extreme you didn’t think possible. It’s also the kind of story that starts … Continue reading

March 11, 2009
by Stuart
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Hell On Wheels

Preah Vihear Province, Cambodia – If Cambodia had a dust bowl, this was it: Anlong Veng. And I’m not talking about the  rim of the bowl. I’m talking about being down in the bottom where the crusty bits of dried … Continue reading

March 10, 2009
by Stuart
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Siem Reap. The First Time.

Siem Reap, Cambodia – There are two highlights to being in Siem Reap: the Angkor temples and the food. And I’m not talking about Khmer food. Because this is such a touristy place, it’s filled with what they consider to … Continue reading