Phnom Sampeou is one of the most popular visitor attractions in the whole of Cambodia – and looking at it, it is not hard to see why! This attraction can be found 12 kilometres southwest of the city of Battambang and is steeped in history and legend. Phnom Sampeou is a name that every Cambodian will be familiar with, largely due to the legend of Rumsay Sok that is associated […]

One of the most disturbing things to many eco-conscious travelers arriving in Thailand is the poor standards for combating pollution. I remember when I first arrived by boat at the small island of Koh Tao and watched an island boy walking out onto a boat finish his last gulp of water and carelessly throw the bottle over his shoulder into the incoming surf.

Living in the mountain ranges somehow makes me feel closer to home but I miss the ocean like crazy. I love the smell of the salt water, the sensation of sand between my toes, the expanse of blue before me as the wind sweeps my hair, and the humbling feeling of standing before something that could crush me with one breath. I love candlelit seafood dinners while watching the sun […]

If you are travelling to the Battambang District of the country of Cambodia, you will find many attractions to visit. This area is one of the most beautiful, with rolling hills and green countryside. As well as this, you can view many temples (known as Wats), statues and historical artefacts in this region, many of which date back to the 10th or 11th century.