http://www.travelerinside.com/ Recent Videos Video  New Years in Sihounoukville Cambodia]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:15:47 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/213/cambodia/bringing-2010-in-with-style  Little piece of island heaven...off the coast of Cambodia.]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:15:46 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/212/cambodia/bamboo-island-with-around-the-world-for-free  http://www.TravelsWithSheila.com The group settled in at Sihanoukville for a little R&R. Warm water, blazing hot sun, restaurants, bars, white sand beach...what more could someone ask for? A massage. Run by the Seeing Eye Association for the Blind. Give them your business. They are professionally trained in Japanese Am Shiatsu massages. (I found that Shiatsu massages are just as painful as Thai massages!)]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:15:44 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/211/cambodia/cambodia-sihanoukville-on-the-gulf-of-thailand  Wander around deserted white sand beaches, eat delicious fresh crab with pepper, relax in crystal clear warm waters, and explore tropical forests. Read more about Rabbit Island and Kep in the Responsible Nomad Guide to Cambodia. Available for free online @ http://www.responsiblenomad.com in summer 2008. For more info, email info@responsiblenomad.com Responsible Nomad: Sustainable, Eco-friendly, Adventure Travel.]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:15:43 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/210/cambodia/see-another-side-of-cambodia-i-rabbit-island  Photos of China, Japan, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam taken by Jesse Munson set to the music of Tom Waits (All the World Was Green) and Beach House (Apple Orchard). Let me know what you think.]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:15:42 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/209/cambodia/pictures-of-asia-by-jesse-munson  SECOND TRAVEL MUSIC VIDEO: April 8, 2008 A couple of guys weren't too happy that their city wasn't included in my first video--so I decided to go ahead a do a second one. So to you fellows in Agadir, Mohammedia and El Jadida, Morocco... and Newville and Mechanicsburg USA--this video is for you! The song "Stay in this Dream" (2003) is one of my favorites with a bit of a Berber/Saharawi intro and a reggae mix... Here's a list of all the cities included in this video: Laurel MD, USA...El Jadida, Morocco...Larache, Morocco...Hoi An, Vietnam... Hue, Vietnam...Vinh, Vietnam... Siem Reap, Cambodia... Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam... State College PA, USA...Surat Thani, Thailand...Algeciras, Spain... Tafraute, Morocco... Mechanicsburg PA, USA... Enola PA, USA... Tanger, Morocco... Elizabethtown PA, USA... Chambersburg PA, USA... Mohammedia, Morocco... Evora, Portugal... Nakhom Pathon, Thailand... Ben Sergao, Morocco... Tiznit, Morocco... Rehoboth Beach DE, USA... Rantau Panjang, Malaysia... Sadao, Thailand... Olhao, Portugal... Kuantan, Malaysia... Agadir, Morocco... Vineland NJ, USA... Almada, Portugal... Phatthalung, Thailand... Butterworth, Malaysia... Sevilla, Spain... Baltimore MD, USA... McConnellsburg PA, USA... Annville PA, USA... Albufeira, Portugal... Ben Guerir, Morocco... Ksar El Kebir, Morocco... Barreiros, Portugal... Hanoi, Vietnam... Georgetown, Malaysia... Middletown PA, USA... Kenitra, Morocco... Mt. Laurel NJ, USA... Marrakech, Morocco... Bird in Hand PA, USA... Tarifa, Spain... Manheim PA, USA... Hanover PA, USA... Alor Star, Malaysia... Wilmington DE, USA... Danang, Vietnam... Phnom Penh, Cambodia... Highspire PA, USA... Gettysburg PA, USA... St. Thomas PA, USA... Malacca, Malaysia... Lewisberry PA, USA... Lisbon, Portugal... Some of the highlights of this video: Meeting cool people while parkbenching in Tanger, El Jadida, Mohammedia Morocco--and of course, my old haunts of Agadir and Ben Sergao... Amazing views and monuments in Albufeira, Nakhom Pathon, Evora, Phatthalung etc. etc... The "Stilt City" in Surat Thani, Thailand... Parkbenching in my current hometown of Mechanicsburg right after an ice storm--just for the heck of it...]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:15:33 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/208/cambodia/song-stay-in-this-dream-travel-music-video  This is a video of a kid we recently met in Siem Reap, Cambodia, near Angkor Wat. While we were impressed by many of the Cambodian children we met who spoke several languages and mastered world geography, this one knew more about politics than many American kids his age. (Please note that his hat is a deflated beach ball.)]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:15:32 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/207/cambodia/cambodian-kid-for-obama  http://www.cheapcharlieshotels.com Thailand to Cambodia using cheap travel buses was a horror trip until recently, today smart travelers go into Cambodia from Trat Thailand through Sihanoukville Asia's newest beach resort on paved roads that are in excellent shape through awsome scenery traveling trough primitive rainforest.]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:15:31 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/206/cambodia/cambdia-new-overland-route-from-thailand  Arriving in Cambodia, visiting Serena's friend and a bunch of family at the house she bought for them in Kompong Som. Then off to the beach!]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:15:29 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/205/cambodia/cambodia-trip-day-2  With amazing views, great food and wonderful people, Sihanoukville is not only an amazing holiday but also a very cheap one. Hotel rooms with fans from as little as $6/night. Hire a moped for as little as $5/day or you can just get a moto (taxi) for $1-$2 anywhere in town or to the beach. The great thing is that Cambodia is still "the path less travelled" so there arent many tourists and it really does allow you to get stuck into the culture. I was only there for 1 week but I do recommend that if you want to do some site seeing, like Ankor Wat and the rest that you go for 2 weeks or more. Koh Tao is very beautiful, although over run by divers and last nights leftovers from the Full Moon party, it is very calm and quiet. Great Honeymoon destination. The island has a huge focus of preserving the coral, recycling and caring for the enviroment, but judging by all the houses being built on the island I fear it may be a bit too late so go there now while its still there]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:15:27 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/204/cambodia/cambodia-thailand  http://www.travelindochina.com/cambodia - You don't have to be Buddhist to fully appreciate the underlying spirituality, resilience and hope of the Cambodian people. Marvel at the grand splendor of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, learn about the nation's tragic past and find inspiration in the people who lived through it in Phnom Penh, or explore uncharted territory at one of the emerging beach towns along Cambodia's southern coast. A journey through Cambodia is NOT for travelers looking to lounge poolside at their hotel - on the contrary, it's for those seeking adventure, cultural authenticity and a truly remarkable, life-changing experience.]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:15:25 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/203/cambodia/discover-cambodia-siem-reap-angkor-wat-phnom-penh-travel-indochina  http://www.squidoo.com/cambodiatravelguidereviews Travel to Cambodia Great travel experiences do not just happen. They require a spirited attitude, planning, and a determination to have an enjoyable experience. Our travel guide will help ensure you do what you want to do. Be prepared for a culture in Cambodia that is very different from Western culture. Your experience during your Cambodia visit will not equal that of any other tour you have ever taken before. Cambodia is unforgettable for many different reasons. You will certainly have a wonderful time and a really unique vacation. The ideal time to visit Cambodia is November to February as it is the "cool season", which is dry and not too hot. Khmers constitute about 90% or more of the Cambodian population. Theravada Buddhism is the religion of virtually all of the ethnic Khmers. Cambodia typically includes sizable Chinese communities. The Chinese in Cambodia forms the countrys largest ethnic minority. Cambodia's capital Phnom Penh has a wide choice of hotels and guest houses, so you can be sure of a comfortable stay while exploring Kompong Chhnang; Kampot; the Angkor temples; or Cambodia's main beach town Sihanoukville. Ratanakiri is very beautiful, but remote. If you're willing to explore and don't need basic comforts, it has a lot to offer. Visitors should also make sure to take in some history at Cambodia's National Museum. Although Cambodians are generally quite warm and friendly, they are also reserved about their personal lives. Also, medical recommendations should be checked before travelling to Cambodia.]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:15:24 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/202/cambodia/cambodia-offers-mystical-magical-tourist-experiences  Sokha Beach Resort & Spa das Ferienresort am Strand von Sihanoukville in Kambodscha, nähere Informationen bei Globus Tours & Travel, www.G-T-T.net]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:15:23 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/201/cambodia/sokha-beach-resort-a-spa  We reach the Cambodian coast, at last! And what a beautiful coast it is... Take a look!]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:15:21 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/200/cambodia/traveling-with-diabetes-sihanoukville-beach  A sunset timelapse of sunset in Otres Beach, Cambodia in Cantina Del Mar during a sunset session. Shot with a Ricoh GX200.]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:15:04 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/199/cambodia/sunset-at-cantina-del-mar-in-otres-beach-cambodia  The holiday market is changing rapidly and nowhere more so than for the older traveller. With time on their hands and money in the bank, more and more over 50s are heading off for exotic destinations and embracing holiday experiences. The good news is that there is more choice than ever before. Tour operators like Saga Holidays have responded to the wanderlust and thirst for adventure of the over 50s by offering holiday experiences that reflect their changing values and aspirations. Mature travellers now want scuba diving, trekking and wildlife adventures and we'll guide you through some of the destinations available including Borneo, Peru, China, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and South Africa. Cruising continues to be a popular holiday option for the over 50s and the benefits are clear to see. No waiting at airports, just take your luggage to the portside, hop on board and head off to some spectacular destinations including New Zealand, Galapagos, Egypt and Iceland. As you sail the high seas the level of service and breadth of activities will ensure a luxurious and stress free trip. So now that Christmas is out of the way and the New Year is in full swing, it's time to shake off the winter cobwebs, and start planning your dream holiday for 2007. Today we bring you a show that will provide you with everything you need to know about getting away from it all this year, whether its a whirlwind city break, two weeks relaxing on a sun kissed beach, adventure holidays or more exotic long-haul destinations. Join the face of the travel industry, Keith Betton for more on both of these holiday experiences Nigel Blanks, Saga Holidays Cruising Director and Chris Simmonds, Managing Director of Long Haul Travel', Saga Holidays joined Keith Betton online on Thursday 18th January.]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:15:03 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/198/cambodia/long-haul-travel-go-for-the-long-haul-in-07-cruising-and-adventure-await  Tom got heavy cold when we staying in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. We couldn't move from Sihanoukville some while. But. . . Beach was wonderful.]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:15:01 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/197/cambodia/tom-and-jerry-in-sihanoukville-beach  for more information have a look at my travelblog: http://www.aussteiger-auf-zeit.de]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:59 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/196/cambodia/beautiful-unspoilt-5-km-white-sand-beach-in-ko-rung-sihanoukville-cambodia  Vietnam tours, travel, adventure holidays, trek, trekking, hiking, cycling, kayaking, eco tours vietnam,biking tours, bird watching, mice, luxury, beach resorts, holiday hotel rooms, day trips in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand,Burma Myanmar http://www.greentrailtours.asia/]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:57 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/195/cambodia/walking-along-the-rice-paddle-field  お問い合わせはこちら http://www.sketch-travel.com/cambodia/ カンボジア－外国人客向けお土産物市場　センターマーケット 外国人観光客に人気の市場。オールドマーケットと較べ、雑多な雰囲気がすくなく、観光客向けの土産品が並んでいる。夜9時ごろまで営業。]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:53 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/194/cambodia/souvenir-center-market-for-foreigns-siem-reap--cambodia  お問い合わせはこちら http://www.sketch-travel.com/cambodia/ カンボジア－世界遺産　一辺3kmある巨大都市　アンコールトムの南大門 アンコールトム南大門　一辺3kmあるアンコールトムには5つの城門がある。そのうち最も美しく人気があるのが南大門であり、光が正面から当たる午前中には多くの観光客が訪れている。]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:52 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/193/cambodia/world-heritagesouth-gate-of-angkor-thom-siem-reap--cambodia  お問い合わせはこちら http://www.sketch-travel.com/cambodia/ 現存するロリュオス遺跡群の中では最古の遺跡。プリア・コーとは「聖なる牛」の意。シヴァ神の乗り物とされる牛の像が祠堂正面に三体並び、シヴァ神が堂から出て来るのを待っている。 　寺院はレンガ造りで、中央伽藍の６基の祠堂を３重の周壁が囲む。王が両親に捧げるために造った菩提寺といわれている。創建時は漆喰で覆われ白い寺院だったが、現在はほとんど剥げ落ち、一部その痕跡が残っている。 年代：879年 創建：インドラバルマン１世 宗教：ヒンドゥー教]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:50 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/192/cambodia/preah-ko-one-of-rolous-group-siem-reap--cambodia  http://www.maitravelsite.com There was one thing all the countries we visited during our 9 month trip (2009-2010) had in common: beach tennis in famous landmarks! Visit my travel blog for more travel videos, tips and photos http://www.maitravelsite.com and become a fan of my facebook page http://www.facebook.com/maitravelsite]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:49 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/191/cambodia/beach-tennis-accross-east-asia-and-the-pacific  I came to Hong Kong for a year and stayed for more than five. In that time I got to know the city and had the chance to see Macau, Peng Chau, Cheung Chau, Thailand (BKK, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Pai, Koh Tao, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Railey Beach, Koh Samui, Koh Pha Ngan, and points in between), Malaysian Borneo & Pulau Sipadan, Cambodia, Laos from Mong Noi to Vientienne, Vietnam (Saigon, Danang, Hoi An and Hanoi), China (Shanghai, Xi'an and Beijing), Beautful Bali, Burma/Myanmar, and Southern India.... And it has been fantastic!]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:46 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/190/cambodia/hey-i-got-some-asia-on-me  Koh Chang is the second largest island of Thailand and is located on the thai east coast near the border with Cambodia. You can reach Koh Chang from Bangkok by bus direct to the ferry peer or flight to Trat. Filmed with Panasonic TZ7 / ZS3 AVCHD lite 720p. Recorded in 2010. Watch in HD. Background music : Two Door Cinema Club - What You Know Koh Chang est la deuxième plus grande île de Thaïlande et se situe sur la côte Est près de la frontière avec le Cambodge. Vous pouvez vous rendre à Koh Chang depuis Bangkok par bus directement à l'embarcadère du ferry ou par avion à Trat. Filmé avec un Panasonic TZ7 / ZS3 en AVCHD lite 720p. Enregistré en 2010. Regardez en HD. Musique : Two Door Cinema Club - What You Know]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:44 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/189/cambodia/koh-chang-thailand-2010-hd-video  A short video mainly showing Sihanoukville beach and Phnom Penh royal palace in Cambodia. Filmed with a Panasonic TZ7 / ZS3 in AVCHD lite 720p. Background music : Kyte - Designed for Damage (Pacific! Remix) Une courte vidéo montrant principalement la plage de Sihanoukville et le palais royal de Phnom Penh ainsi que les alentours au Cambodge. Filmé avec un Panasonic TZ7 / ZS3 in AVCHD lite 720p. Musique : Kyte - Designed for Damage (Pacific! Remix)]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:43 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/188/cambodia/cambodia-sihanoukville-a-phnom-penh-2010-hd-video  World Tour, 3rd month, Cambodia - Sianukville New year's eve party on the beach]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:42 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/187/cambodia/cambodia-new-years-eve-in-sianukville  The beautyfullst Beach in Asia !! Info in German about the Beach: http://www.kambodscha-info.de/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1202650067]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:40 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/186/cambodia/cambodia-2007--sihanoukville-beach  Population:200 000 - 250 000 Der alte Name der Stadt lautet „Kompong Som". Bereits zur Kolonialzeit Frankreichs war Kompong Som neben der kleinen Küstenstadt Kep, damals als die „Côte d'Azur" Kambodschas bezeichnet, ein beliebtes Erholungsziel. Relikte französischer Kolonialvillen erinnern noch heute an diese Zeit. Kurz nach der Machtübernahme der Roten Khmer kam es im Mai 1975 südlich von Sihanoukville bei der Insel Koh Tang zu einem militärischen Zwischenfall mit den USA: Die Roten Khmer hatten das US-Containerschiff Mayaguez aufgebracht und seine 39 Besatzungsmitglieder gefangen genommen. US-Präsident Gerald Ford und Außenminister Henry Kissinger befahlen daraufhin eine Befreiungsaktion, die jedoch kläglich scheiterte. Hubschrauber von der US-Luftwaffenbasis Utapao (nahe Pattaya) landeten auf der Insel Koh Tang, um die US-Amerikaner zu befreien. Diese waren von den Roten Khmer jedoch bereits freigelassen worden. Bei Feuergefechten starben 15 US-Marineinfanteristen. Als Vergeltung für das missglückte Befreiungsmanöver der USA ließ Ford den Ölhafen von Sihanoukville und den Militärflughafen Ream bombardieren. 1994 wurden in einem Eisenbahnzug auf der Strecke von Phnom Penh nach Sihanoukville nahe der Stadt Kampot drei westliche Rucksack-Touristen von Khmer Rouge-Soldaten entführt. Als sich die kambodschanischen Behörden weigerten, das geforderte Lösegeld zu zahlen, wurden die Geiseln von den Entführern ermordet. Sihanoukville (Khmer: ក្រុងព្រះសីហនុ - Krong Preah Sihanouk), also known as Kampong Som, is a province in southern Cambodia on the Gulf of Thailand. This port city is a growing Cambodian urban center, located 185 kilometres (115 mi) southwest of the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh. The province is named after King Father Norodom Sihanouk and grew up around the construction of Sihanoukville Port. Construction on the port began in June 1955 and it was the only deep water port in Cambodia.[2] The port was built in part due to the waning power of the French leading to the Vietnamese tightening their control over the Mekong Delta and hence restricting river access to Cambodia. Sihanoukville's beaches have made it a popular tourist destination.[3] The province is served by Sihanoukville International Airport, 18 kilometres (11 mi) from downtown, although it has a limited commercial operation. The planned flights between Sihanoukville and Siem Reap may encourage visitors to Angkor temples in Siem Reap to extend their stay, though the crash of a charter flight in Phnom Damrey on 25 June 2007 from Siem Riep,[4] has caused concerns. Sihanoukville attracts tourists with its laidback beach atmosphere when compared to Thailand's more developed ones. However, the city has attracted not only tourists, but several NGOs and foreign and national investors in the last years in order to develop not only the growing tourist industry, but its capacity as an international sea port[5] and other sectors like textile and real estate.[6] In Sihanoukville is also located the main factory of Angkor, the Cambodian national beer. Sihanoukville was the place of the last official battle of the United States army in the Vietnam War, although the incident took place outside Vietnam. It is known as the Mayagüez incident on May 12--15, 1975 between the US forces and the Khmer Rouge. Currently, visitors dive in Koh Tang, one of the Sihanoukville islands where the major battle to free the SS Mayagüez took place. Divers can see two shipwrecks 40 metres (130 ft) down.[7] On 22 December 2008, King Norodom Sihamoni signed a Royal Decree that changed the municipalities of Kep, Pailin and Sihanoukville into provinces, as well as adjusting several provincial borders.]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:39 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/185/cambodia/cambodia-sihanoukville-streets-2007-  We stopped someone along the way to Sihanoukville in Cambodia... I'm not sure exactly what was happening here. I think this is like a rest stop or something.]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:38 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/184/cambodia/traveling-to-the-beach-in-cambodia  For more information, visit our website at: www.discoveringdeafworlds.org Trip Highlights: * Learn LESCO (Costa Rican Sign Language) and connect with DDW's partner deaf association, Asociación Nacional de Sordos de Costa Rica (ANASCOR) * Enjoy options to White-water Raft, Kayak, or Waterfall Trek * Explore Arenal Volcano, Arenal Lake and the surrounding thermal springs * Canopy Tour and Zip-line through the rainforest * Visit an organic eco farm, spending the morning with a local farmer * Travel to the renowned Monteverde Cloud Forest region to explore the jungle canopy * Enjoy R&R at Manuel Antonio Beach and National Park -- home to exceptional diversity in jungle plant and animal life * Meet with deaf students and teachers at Fernando Centeno Guell deaf school in San Jose On this DDW: Journey to Costa Rica, you will learn about ANASCOR's efforts to create a LESCO (Costa Rican Sign Language) DVD dictionary and website which will be used to educate parents, teachers, medical staff, and deaf people throughout rural Costa Rica. Come learn about the importance of preserving LESCO, and join local deaf leaders actively working towards a solution.]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:37 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/183/cambodia/programs-journeys-costa-rica  Ana Travel & Tours in SihanoukVille, Cambodia. Beach Road Office. http://SihanoukVille-Cambodia.com]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:35 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/182/cambodia/ana-travel-a-tours-in-sihanoukville-cambodia  http://hanumanfilms.com Renowned Travel Channel host Samantha Brown travels to Cambodia for her Passport to Asia show. Journeying to Phnom Penh and the fabled Temples of Angkor, her incredible trip ends with a unique Beach Safari in Ream National Park. See the experience for yourself. Beach Safaris can be arranged on mainland beaches around Sihanoukville and Kep or on remote islands off the coast. Hanuman's signature safaris, original adventures in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. http://hanumanfilms.com]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:34 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/181/cambodia/samantha-brown-beach-safari  Preview of Misocutlet's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/misocutlet/1/1208602800/tpod.html This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: Panglao, Philippines Entry Title: "Bohol island" Entry: "For the first time in 3 years, I have traveled on a motorbike all day long. Three years ago, I traveled around Angkor Wat, Cambodia. At that time, I was lucky to find a friendly driver, although he didn't speak English very well. This time I also had a wonderful driver, Arnold, speaking good English. My English teacher, Riza, arranged him to pick me up at the Tagbilaran ferry port. His name was Arnold, but I called him "Annon", because I believed his name was Annon until Riza told me it is not. Anyway, He drove a motorcycle so fast without a helmet that I was a little bit scared. In addition, the whole day long trip gave me a pain in the buttocks. But thanks to Arnold and beautiful scenarys in Bohol, I didn't care much about it. The first destination was Baclayon Church. It has a small museum upstairs and a good collection of church stuff. It houses some impressive robes worn by bishops(?) in the past. You can enter the church for free, but it is worth visiting the museum upstairs for only 20 pesos. The next destination was a suspension bridge. They didn't take any pesos for the bridge toll. I bought souvenir T-shirts and coconut juice on the other side of the river. The juice was good, but too much in a coconut. The tarsier cage on Loboc river was close to the suspention bridge. There are only three tarsiers which were very still and quiet on the twigs and some people gathered around them. So I felt sorry for the environment as one of the visiters. The cage seemed to be run by only donations. A staff member working in another cage had me hold a baby monky drinking milk with a baby bottle and took a picture. This happened so suddenly that I couldn't turn it down. Of course, it might be a good memory, but the general rule is "don't touch animals indeliberately". It was a long ride from the tarsier cage to Chocolate Hills, but, needless to say, it is a must-see in Bohol trip. You can get a good view of many hill from the observation deck. You may like the view in June, because a few of chocolate hills were brown, but most of them were still green in mid-April. Brown ones were just like hills made of real chocolate and it was a pity that I coundn't visit there in the best season. There was a sign indicating that the chocolate hills was one of the new 8 wonders of the world. I had to admit myself susceptable to this kind of tourist hype... Come to think of it, there are more than 800 world heritage sites of UNESCO around the world and the number is still increasing year by year, but the number of the wonders should be limited to only eight. It must be a tough competition. After Chocolate Hill, we came back to Loboc river and enjoyed cruising by a floating restaurant. It was expensive, 280 pesos per person, and I bought Arnold lunch, but the dishes were just OK. Many villagers living along the river sang songs and showed dances for the guests of the restaurant. Unfortunately it was quite touristy. A friend from my English school told me that was the most memorable attraction to him, but it just reminded me of a Disneyland attraction. I found some ilumination lamps along the river to light up the river at night. So you might be able to get a better view there at night. After a visit to Blood Compact Site, Arnold told me about gold buried by Japanese during World War II. He said he was a gold hunter and I wished him a good luck. We also visited the Anaconda Cage, which housed a model of Anacond, we headed for Panglao Island. Panglano Island was so close to Bohol Island that we just crossed a strait by motorbike. It was getting darker and darker little by little, but there was one more place to visit on that day. It was Hinagdanan Cave, the best place in Bohol for me. The cave was small, but it had some stalactites and underground water pool. Some Filipinos were swimming there and looked very fun. Although I couldn't have swum myself, because no one watched my valuables, the entrance fee was reasonable and the senary was good with local Filipinos bathing and ..." Read and see more at: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/misocutlet/1/1208602800/tpod.html Photos from this trip: 1. "Alona Beach" 2. "Baclayon Church" 3. "Tarsier" 4. "Chocolate Hills" 5. "Giant Snake" 6. "Dolphine(?) Watching" 7. "Baclayon Church Museum" 8. "Suspension Bridge" 9. "Baby Monkey" 10. "Blood Compact Site" 11. "Hinagdanan Cave" 12. "Bee Farm Cottage" 13. "Bee Farm Beach" 14. "Bee Farm" See this TripWow...]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:33 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/180/cambodia/qbohol-islandq-misocutlets-photos-around-panglao-philippines  Preview of Nadineandduncan's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/nadineandduncan/1/1261914443/tpod.html This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: Angkor Wat, Cambodia, Cambodia Entry Title: "Happy New Year from Cambodia!" Entry: "Chapter 1: Over the borderline In actual fact the tour group for SE Asia met in Bangkok still but as this was just a quick briefing and an overnight stay in a hotel this is now a part of the Cambodia blog. Apologies to anyone who has OCD. The merry group got up at 5am and jumped onto two minibuses which were taking them over to the Cambodian border. The buses reached the border around lunchtime and deposited the group with their luggage at a large market which seemed to sell exclusively fake Louis Vuitton handbags. After some lunch, some sturdy looking chaps appeared and started wheeling the group's luggage over the borderline on 2 large wooden carts. No such luck for the tourists themselves, who had to stand in a queue for a couple of hours to cross, past No-man's-land and an interesting array of casinos and other gambling halls, into Vietnam. There was a diverse group of people on the GAP tour -- this part of it called Roam Cambodia. There were three Australians (Rachel, Reals and Mel), one New Zealander (Jennifer), two Americans (Pete and Joan), two Scots (Martin and Laura), one Latvian (Olga) and one Romanian (Gabriel) but who both lived in Ireland and then one other English couple (Adam and Laura) plus Duncan and Nadine of course. It was a happy group but then I'm not going to write anything offensive about any of them as they have my Facebook details and may well read this blog. Except Martin, the Scottish bloke. God he was a fool I hope I never run into him again. Always drinking and talking about Rangers. Or was it Celtic. Out the other side of the border the group was met by another bus -- a little bigger this time so they could all fit on together. The next stop was Siem Reap, which is where Angkor Wat is. Arrival at the hotel was around 7pm and so everyone headed off for some food. Sharim, the tour leader, had organised a table at a place which had traditional Cambodian dancing. One of the main constituents of Cambodian dance for some reason is for both a boy and a girl to dress up as peacocks and then start rutting. This makes for excellent entertainment as you might imagine. A number of the group stayed out after dinner for some further entertainment: it was 4 couples and so whilst the girls had a foot massage, the blokes sat in the restaurant next door and had a beer. Nadine managed to talk her way into a free fish massage after she had finished and sat happily for 10 minutes whilst a bunch of fish nibbled on her feet. These 'Doctor Fish' things are all over the place -- basically they're tanks of fish that feed off dead skin on your feet. Have a look at the photos to see Nadine's feet! Chapter 2: Wat time did you say we need to get up?? As was to become customary on this trip, everyone got up at 4am the next morning to get over to Angkor Wat to see the sun rising. Duncan and Nadine got some nice photos but you have to ask yourself whether it's worth getting up at 4am on holiday. Probably not. Anyhow, they all returned to the hotel for breakfast after the sunrise show, just in time to head over to Angkor Wat again to see all the temples in daylight. Angkor Wat is just one of a whole bunch of temples in the Siem Reap area. As Duncan and Nadine were on an organised tour they had a bus to ferry the group between the various sites, complete with a local guide called Sambath. Angkor Wat is the most famous temple (except from the one which the Lara Croft movie was based in and around perhaps) and also pretty impressive, particularly at sunrise. It turned out to be covered in scaffolding when the group there as there were major ..." Read and see more at: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/nadineandduncan/1/1261914443/tpod.html Photos from this trip: 1. "Entrance to the KINGDOM" 2. "Fishing and swimming by the paddy fields" 3. "Dr Fish" 4. "Angkor Wat time is it??" 5. "We made a German take this one" 6. "The group (minus 1 Latvian and 1 Romanian)" 7. "Faces on stones" 8. "Cheeky guard" 9. "Some temple - faces in here too" 10. "Nadine kissing a buddha" 11. "The (three) faces" 12. "Tomb Raider temple" 13. "Cutting the grass (with machetes)" 14. "NADINE" 15. "German scaffold construction" 16. "Elefant ride" 17. "Old women, old monkey" 18. "Young monkey" 19. "Fruit on head" 20. "Lobsters on the beach" 21. "NYE" 22. "Fireworks and shiznit" See this TripWow and...]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:29 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/179/cambodia/qhappy-new-year-from-cambodiaq-nadineandduncans-photos-around-angkor-wat-cambodia-cambodia  Preview of Will's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/will/no_end_in_sight/1139436000/tpod.html This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: Nyaung U (Bagan), Myanmar Entry Title: "Temple overload" Entry: "I woke at yet another ridiculous hour, this time 4:15am in order to get the boat from Mandalay to Bagan. Upon finding a seat at 5am I was a little disheartened to see the huge number of package tourists on board, but on the bright side this meant there would be fewer stops along the way. I slept for nearly an hour before waking in time to see a magnificent sunrise near Sagaing, and from this point onwards I barely moved for the rest of the day. I sat at a table on the deck and just watched as we drifted along the Ayeryawaddy. At times the banks were a wide beach, and at others they were low sandy cliffs. It was a really relaxing day and just how I imagined river life in Burma to be. We arrived at the small town of Nyaung U at around 6:30pm, and I forced myself into bed early knowing I only had a day and a half of temple siteseeing in Bagan. * * * * My only full day in Bagan was to be spent seeing as much as I possibly could, and simply becoming acquainted with the place. I had breakfast on the rooftop of the Eden hotel with just the third Australian I'd met in Burma before hiring a mountainbike at 8:30am and making for my first temple, the Shwezigon Paya, just outside Nyaung U. This was an impressive pagoda, one of the oldest in Bagan actually, however it was painted in gold which hid it's age somewhat. I rode south alongside a huge covered walkway then turned north west to see Kyanzittha Umin, a temple cave with numerous frescoes from the 11th and 13th centuries, which is when the Mongols supposedly sacked Bagan. A local who spoke only minimal English showed me around as I'd forgotted my torch, which again exemplified the kindness of the Burmese people. From here it was only a few hundred metres to the outskirts of Nyaung U, and from this moment until sunset I was always within sight of at least a dozen temples. They were of all shapes and sizes, rising up out of the dry, arid plains. I picked one of these temples at random (number 2101 to be precise) and climbed it for my first view over the plains. And what an incredible view it was! As far as the eye could see there were temples rising above the palms, with three or four huge ones dominating the horizon. After letting the incredible view sink in for a few minutes I made for the closest of these large temples, Htilominto Pahto. This really was a huge temple, with massive hallways and four giant buddhas at the cardinal points. The were more frescoes here, something absent from the Khmer temples in Cambodia I'd seen so many of the previous year. The only thing which detracted from the atmosphere was the huge number of venders constantly harrassing to purchase their products. As at Inle lake, supply far exceeded demand. I then crossed the road to Upali Thein, a coronation hall which had many beautiful frescoes. I managed to get rid of some weight from my wallet here as the venders were all keen to get their hands on some Australian coins! Among these vendors were two of the most beautiful women I think I've ever seen. There really was something special about the Burmese women; their tall slender figures, wonderful long black hair, faces smeared with thanakha, I'm not sure what exactly, but I certainly found them the most attractive of all Asian women! After checking out a few smaller temples I made for Bagan's largest temple, Ananda Pahto. This massive temple was quite a sight, with a number of terraces and a huge golden corncob like spire. There were hundreds of small buddha statues in niches in the interior, as well as four huge teak doors which opened onto four equally as huge buddhas. I spent some time ..." Read and see more at: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/will/no_end_in_sight/1139436000/tpod.html Photos from this trip: 1. "- Sagaing from the Ayeryawaddy River boat trip" 2. "- Sunrise from the boat to Bagan" 3. "- Desperate fruit sellers" 4. "- Ayeryawaddy river scene" 5. "- Shwezigon Pagoda" 6. "- View from some random temple" 7. "- Random shot taken while I was riding" 8. "- Ananda Pahto" 9. "- A nice secluded temple for me to climb!" 10. "- The view from the top of that random temple" 11. "- Can't remember the name of this one" 12. "- Mahabodhi temple" 13. "- Shwesandaw Pagoda" 14. "- Tripper atop Shwesandaw Pagoda" 15. "- The view from the top of Shwesandaw Pagoda" 16. "- Or this one" 17. "- Sunset" 18. "- Young girl on Buledi temple" 19. "- Sunrise" 20....]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:28 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/178/cambodia/qtemple-overloadq-wills-photos-around-nyaung-u-bagan-myanmar  The beach road to Serendipity Beach Cambodia]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:26 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/177/cambodia/sihanoukville-cambodia-teaching-mitchell  This is at the Sokha Hotel Beach Resort in Sihanouk Ville, Cambodia]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:25 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/176/cambodia/-sokha-beach-sihanouk-ville-cambodia  http://www.nomadicsamuel.com : Farang: is the generic Thai word for a Westerner & when it is used along with other words, it can bring a negative meaning depending on the context. I must admit I basically despise farang beaches. I´ve listed my top 4 reasons all in this video so I won´t get into specific details here. However, what I would like to clearly point out here is that I think tourism should be a win-win for both locals and foreigners leaving a minimal impact on the culture, environment and lifestyle of the original inhabitants. This is a perfect example of everything gone wrong - rampant excesses of every kind imaginable to the point of total over-saturation. Sihanoukville (Khmer: ក្រុងព្រះសីហនុ - Krong Preah Sihanouk), also known as Kampong Som, is a province in southern Cambodia on the Gulf of Thailand. This port city is a growing Cambodian urban center, located 185 kilometres (115 mi) southwest of the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh. The province is named after King Father Norodom Sihanouk and grew up around the construction of Sihanoukville Port. Construction on the port began in June 1955 and it was the only deep water port in Cambodia.[2] The port was built in part due to the waning power of the French leading to the Vietnamese tightening their control over the Mekong Delta and hence restricting river access to Cambodia. Sihanoukville's beaches have made it a popular tourist destination.]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:23 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/175/cambodia/farang-beach-in-sihanoukville-cambodia-road-junkie-snippets-12  Preview of Lisajarrad's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/lisajarrad/1/1210173360/tpod.html This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: Vietnam, Vietnam Entry Title: "South Vietnam" Entry: "Ho Chi Minh City - Nha Trang - Hoi An - Hue Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon (whatever they call it) in Vietnam was our next destination after Cambodia. HCMC is easily the most craziest when it comes to traffic, especially scooters! We haven't seen that many scooters in our entire lives. Crossing the road was like playing 'Froggo'.. No wonder our travel insurance is high. A lot of people dislike HCMC but we really enjoyed it. The main backpacker area has plenty of nice bars and restaurants and heaps to see when wandering around town. We spent a day out at the Cu Chi Tunnels which was amazing to see and learn about the history of the Vietnam War and the battle against the Viet Cong. We also took a day trip out to the Mekong Delta and roamed around the very traditional villages on the islands. The War Remnant Museum was very interesting yet very sad after realising what happened during the Vietnam War. We jumped on an overnight sleeper bus and headed for Nha Trang, located on the coast north of HCMC. It's a fairly quiet town with not a lot to see but seems to have loads of good restaurants so it became difficult choosing where to eat every night. It's suppose to be a great place for scuba diving so there is many shops offering cheap dives and courses. We spent a few hours at a natural mud spa therapy centre which was the highlight of this stop. Hoi An was next on the hit list and was also our favourite town in the south of Vietnam. It's heritage listed and has been very well kept, and has that old European style feel to it. Fresh glasses of beer for 4000 Dong (25c) kept me occupied for a couple of days without damaging the wallet! Verms, you would have loved it!! Lisa shouted a fancy hotel for Jarrads birthday and topped it off with an amazing Indian feed and some super cheap beers. Hoi An is a really cool town and feels like you're on a movie set. Every second shop is a tailor so you can get pretty much anything made. Lisa had some thongs made and also a winter jacket to get ready for Canada's sunshine. I had some old school high-top Nikes made for about $17. Hue was our last stop on the open bus ticket and only planned a short visit here, before making our way into Laos. It's a busy town located about the half way mark in Vietnam. We hired bikes for $1 each and cruised around town and to the beach for a couple of days before boarding the nightmare bus ride across the border into Laos... Until next episode.... Ciao" Read and see more at: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/lisajarrad/1/1210173360/tpod.html Photos from this trip: 1. "Saigon" 2. "War Museum" 3. "Crazy traffic" 4. "Cu Chi Tunnels" 5. "Nam" 6. "Jake the Snake" 7. "Mekong Delta" 8. "Snake wine" 9. "Buffalo" 10. "Mekong River" 11. "Nha Trang" 12. "Buddha" 13. "Mud therapy" 14. "Hoi An markets" 15. "Hoi An" 16. "Japanese Bridge" See this TripWow and more at http://tripwow.tripadvisor.com/tripwow/ta-00c3-b9f2-7cf4?ytv4=1]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:21 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/174/cambodia/qsouth-vietnamq-lisajarrads-photos-around-vietnam-vietnam  Preview of Amyandtom's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/amyandtom/1/1258376796/tpod.html This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: Kratie (Kracheh), Cambodia Entry Title: "The dolphins and whatnot." Entry: "14th November We left Phnom Penh at 7.30 for a long 7 hour trip (despite it being advertised as 5 hours and for 2 dollars extra!) We soon realized that our advertised travel time does not include the frequent breaks for toilet stops and food. We pulled into Kratie bus station (a small curve in the road along the riverfront) and were conveniently hassled by a man advertising the guest house we had planned to stay at. He drove us two minutes up the road and showed us around the simple but clean seven dollar rooms. We opted for a generously sized fan room with en suite downstairs. However, the walls, almost completely covered by windows had lots of gaps in the blinds. I sneaked out in my towel after a post sweaty bus shower to check the windows were tinted. The receptionist came out at the same time and reassured me, but did recommend we avoided having the light on in the room at night! We played with the hotel's two lovely puppies - a mandatory feature it seems of every guest house in Cambodia and then walked downtown for some food. The dusty town of Kratie built along the Mekong river held very little attraction in itself. The market appeared run down and so to did most of the other guest houses. Our main reason for coming to this part of Cambodia was not for the town itself but for the chance to see the rare river dolphins found in this part of the Mekong. We sat and planned our next day whilst eating Amok (local coconut fish curry - yummy!) and then went down to the riverfront 'bars' (plastic tables and chairs served by a woman with a plastic cool box full of beer) to watch the sunset. 15th November We woke early to cycle around an island in the Mekong River. While watching the sunset last night a couple we met recommended the trip and told us that we could hire bikes on the island itself. We boarded a small wooden boat full of locals to cross the Mekong and were charged 1,000 riel (25 cent each) by a heavily pregnant women who was pulling and pushing the boat off the banks. The bikes were waiting for us on the island and we paid a dollar each. There we no signs of any other tourists and it was a really lovely example of traditional rural life. We cycled along dirt tracks as children ran out from their wooden stilt houses to greet us. Every five seconds we would hear a high pitched 'Hello!' from a house, up a tree, in a bush! Children were everywhere and were only outnumbered by chickens with their baby chicks. There were young boys leading cows to plough the fields and little girls helping their mothers to chop up vegetables. We cycled a loop around the island which took less than 2 hours and then returned to the sandy beach to catch the boat back. We waited for ages while the boat on the otherside filled with people to bring over. It was the same husband and pregnant wife couple who had brought us to the island that took us back. We spoke in simple English and sign language and I managed to understand that she is 8 months pregnant and works on the boat all day, every day - the women in this country are amazing! We decided to take an afternoon til sunset trip to the dolphins (as recommended) and paid the standard $8 return trip in a tuktuk. The ride was bumpy and alot further than we had first imagined. Nearly an hour after leaving Kratie we pulled into the boat station. A couple of dutch girls who had zoomed past us on motorbikes on the way had waited for us in order to share a boat. We saved a few dollars each by sharing and the boat was probably big enough for 15 people so four of us was no problem. Our 90 minute boat trip took us out to the deep pools in the Mekong river where the Irrawaddy dolphin live. There are only believed to be 100 permanent resident dolphins left in this area so we were lucky to see any at all. The cool afternoon air made the trip far more relaxing and despite the shyness of these creature we still managed to see around 8 of them. They came up for air every so often and you would see a fin, tail or head bob up. Most of the time it was for a split second and from at least 20 metres away, so we could never predict where they were going to bob up from next. Tom struggled to get any decent photographs and most of it was a waiting game with engines switched off to avoid disturbing them away ..." Read and see more at: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/amyandtom/1/1258376796/tpod.html Photos from this trip: 1. "Kratie, Cambodia" See this TripWow and more at http://tripwow.tripadvisor.com/tripwow/ta-00c9-41f6-84fa?ytv4=1]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:19 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/173/cambodia/qthe-dolphins-and-whatnotq-amyandtoms-photos-around-kratie-kracheh-cambodia  Check out my travel blog at http://www.pinoyboyjournals.com/ With no accommodations yet, i scoured the outskirts of Sihanoukville, Cambodia to find one.]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:15 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/172/cambodia/moto-ride-in-sihanoukville-cambodia  Preview of Travoholic's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/travoholic/londonandbeyond/1102838760/tpod.html This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: Sianhoukville, Cambodia Entry Title: "The Place No One Can Say" Entry: "I reckon this wee place is pretty wicked! It's a smallish beach town with about 4 beaches to choose from. The main backpacker area has always been on a hill near Victory Beach but now it seems to be full of seedy balding old men. The real action is down on Serendipity beach which is the only place that has actually huts right on the sand. I met a Canadian girl in a CD shop at Victory Beach and we decided to high tail it the hell out of there and headed to a place called Uncle Bob's where we were paying $2 each for a twin room! Sooo cheap, but the place really did look like a prison cell complete with brick walls and bars on the window. Exactly what I'd expect to get for $2, really, but I wasn't complaining! I stayed a couple nights there and met some cool people. Went on a snorkelling boat trip out to a virtually deserted island... the snokelling was complete **** with brownish water and only tiny fish, but the beach on the island was really nice so it made up for it. I was pretty hungover for it and not impressed that the boat constantly felt like it was about to tip over. The ride back was made worse by the fact that two boat drivers were pulling up close to one another and launching fruit, water and other projectiles at each other. So obviously us passengers had to join in and it turned into an all out assault. Funny, but would have been nice to have been in a more stable boat! That night there was a dark moon party at the other end of the beach, complete with DJs, lights, video screens and bonfires. We all sat around the fire and chatted. I met a cuople who are a great laugh and heading to NZ two days after me, so hopefully we'll get to catch up there for a pint or 10! Sianhoukville is a really cool little place and I'm defiantely glad I stopped!" Read and see more at: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/travoholic/londonandbeyond/1102838760/tpod.html Photos from this trip: 1. "Eating Lunch - Deserted Island Style!" 2. "Huts on a Quiet Island" 3. "The Locals" 4. "Tippy Boats" 5. "View from Island Beach" See this TripWow and more at http://tripwow.tripadvisor.com/tripwow/ta-00c9-156e-d062?ytv4=1]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:13 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/171/cambodia/qthe-place-no-one-can-sayq-travoholics-photos-around-sianhoukville-cambodia  Preview of Ashleighb's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/ashleighb/1/1270822388/tpod.html This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: Sihanoukville, Cambodia Entry Title: "I admit it - I'm a flash packer!" Entry: "Hi all, So I now have 6 days to kill until my flight to Vientiane in Laos, so thought I'd hit the beach in Sihanoukville. My plan was to find a nice sandy beach with minimal tourists and I definitely found that in Otres Beach. This piece of paradise is around 3km's from the main touristy area of Serendipity/Occeuteal Beach and costs US$2 to grab a motorbike and rider to take you there. You can get a taxi or Tuk Tuk, but they can only get you so far and you have to walk the rest of the way. There are around 30 different bungalows/restaurants/bars scattered along this beach and as it's low season - hardly any tourists (which is bad for the locals). I was dropped off and wandered up the beach a little bit to find some accommodation. For $10, I found a nice little place called Cinderallas that have 4 bungalows. As there is no electricity in Otres Beach (except for between 6pm and 10pm), you have to make do with a fan plugged onto a car battery to cool you at night and yep, there is no flushing toilet, so it's a western toilet, with a big ól bucket and scooper next to it to pour water down - old fashioned flushing system! So by 1pm I was on a sun bed, eating a mango and getting a massage.....aaaah, bliss. Problem was, after dinner when I walked back and switched on my fan......I couldn't sleep a wink. It was so hot and there was no breeze coming through my screen window so basically I didn't sleep as I was just drenched in sweat all night. I thought I could rough it, but I'm not afraid to admit, that I need my creature comforts, so the next day, I found a hotel 5 metres from Serendipity beach for $18 a night - brand new hotel with air-con, TV and a view of the ocean.....very respectable. This way I have the best of both worlds, I get a comfy hotel and close proximity to the shennanigans of the night time beach/bar action, plus for US$4 a day I can get a dropped off and picked up from Otres Beach......perfect! As I've got a few more days here, I'll report back before I leave! Ash" Read and see more at: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/ashleighb/1/1270822388/tpod.html Photos from this trip: 1. "The street that my hotel is on" 2. "Design flaw??" 3. "View from my room" 4. "My $10 per night bungalow (on the right)" 5. "View 5 metres from my bunglow" 6. "Another view 5 metres from my Bungalow" 7. "I think it's supposed to be a hotel?" 8. "Water park in Occheuteal beach" 9. "Some of the rubbish on the tourist beach" 10. "Sunset at Otres Beach" See this TripWow and more at http://tripwow.tripadvisor.com/tripwow/ta-00ca-3fe8-fae7?ytv4=1]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:12 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/170/cambodia/qi-admit-it-im-a-flash-packerq-ashleighbs-photos-around-sihanoukville-cambodia  Preview of Haz14's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/haz14/1/1261579155/tpod.html This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: Koh Russei, Cambodia Entry Title: "A Couple of Days in Paradise" Entry: "Perhaps it was Matt's eulogising about the paradise lifestyle available on Koh Russei that did the trick, but I was actually really looking forward to getting my swim shorts on and hitting the beach for a couple of days. We had a night in Sihanoukville itself to waste before we could catch the boat to the island however so after an exciting motorbike journey to our hotel, we checked in and headed out for something to eat. Sihanoukville actually has something of a reputation for being Cambodia's answer to the Thai sex tourism haven of Pattaya but there was no evidence of that on immediate display as we found a quiet bar on the beach which provided a fine line in great value barbecue food and an even finer line in 25 (US) cent beers. There wasn't much beach to see following the recent storms which had moved the tide in and forced main of the bars along the front to temporarily close but with beer prices hitting such whistle wetting lows, we were in little doubt about how we would be spending our evening; Matt's birthday celebrations part two. We found numerous bars along the beach which were selling beers for 50 cent post-happy hour, one of which featured the impossible sound of a covers band making Radiohead songs sound even more wrist slittingly miserable than the originals. After a few beers we wandered back in to town where Matt insisted despite our protestations that we had to at least go in Utopia, the most renowned hooker hangout in town, which we did and it was surprisingly and thankfully tame, with barely a fishnet stocking in sight. We met a group of tourists from various parts of the world who were travelling with some sort of package group and headed with them to a late night bar on the beach where we did see hookers one of whom took a sip of my beer without asking causing steam to come out of my ears. By the end of the night we'd attempted to mend a Swedish girl's toe wound to little avail, ran in to Lisa our Hanoi dorm mate and got Matt so drunk that he collapsed on a table and vomited in the plant pot at the hotel. He won't thank for saying that, or indeed for uploading a photo of him in the midst of it all. We'd actually been relatively concerned about our American birthday boy but thankfully he was sufficiently well enough to catch the boat to Koh Russeil the following lunch time. I'd had to purchase a **** hat as the sun on the coast was baking and I didn't want to burn my scalp through my hair which by this point is thin enough to ensure that I don't style it in the morning, I arrange it. It meant too, that I looked particularly dapper as we were sped across the ocean to the island, which consistsonly of two small tourist complexes ran by the smattering of locals who live there and an even smaller military base which is mysterious but I doubt armed with heavy weaponry as you suspect that if Cambodia were to attack, they would so armed with seashells and slices of pineapple. It's difficult not to immediately fall in love with the desolation of the island as we got chatting to some of the other folk who were staying there on the shared verander, most of whom were English and instantly friendly. One young lad from Leeds was perhaps a bit too friendly in fact, telling us about his background in drug pushing and upcoming career change which would see him move to Portugal to defraud rich Americans. Good luck and all that! But everyone was relaxed, interesting and like a drink (as well as a smoke) and it was a good atmosphere to be in. We were staying in a bungalow right on the beach front complete with its own hammock and fantastic views of the night's sunset. It was very romantic and I was tempted to nestle myself into Nath's bosom for the night but settled for the hammock in the end, as that's where I thought Robinson Crusoe would sleep if he was there ..." Read and see more at: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/haz14/1/1261579155/tpod.html Photos from this trip: 1. "Matt on fishing trip with added light" 2. "Fishing sunset" 3. "Sihanoukville Sunset" 4. "Me, a book, a towel and a **** hat" 5. "Fine life for a gibbon simulation" 6. "Slightly more impressive than our catches" 7. "The island by day" 8. "Fire twirling on the island" 9. "Matt and Sebastian fishing" 10. "Island sunset" 11. "And again" 12. "And one more" 13. "Again, didn't we do well!" 14. "The shoe tree" See this TripWow and more at...]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:11 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/169/cambodia/qa-couple-of-days-in-paradiseq-haz14s-photos-around-koh-russei-cambodia  Preview of Jeffsadventures's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/jeffsadventures/jeffswalkabout/1143226380/tpod.html This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: Jericoacoara, Brazil Entry Title: "TWO YEARS!!!!! ..... and all the things I miss" Entry: "March 24th ... two years have passed since I left the USA. What can I say? Before I left home, I thought I would be in South East Asia by now checking out beaches in Thailand and temples in Cambodia. But here I am, only in Brazil with several more South American countries remaining to be explored. So what´s it like traveling for 2 years straight??? Certainly there must be things from home that I miss, right? Of course there are... I miss getting the cell phone bill telling me how much I went over my limit..that was a real kick in the nuts. And the electric and gas bills. Car insurance... there´s a fun one I miss getting. I miss going into the orifice..I mean office..early for some stupid presentation that no one on night shift cared about anyway... and neither did I for that matter. I miss staying at the office late, after going into said office early, as previously mentioned. I miss traffic during rush hour when there is an accident on the highway. Yep, definitely left behind some good stuff there.... Well, I´m sure you can figure out that I will just keep going for a while longer.... here´s what´s new. I arrived in a hip beach town called Jericoacoara in the northeast of Brazil. I was tired of Sao Louis so I left a day ahead of Boris and a new travel mate, Guillermo from Spain. It´s here where I will celebrate my 2 year anniversary of traveling. My first day here, I set out to explore on my own but while walking along the beach I met a cool chic from Argentina... perfect! back to spanish again. We ended up hitching a ride in a dune buggy to this little community far from Jericoacoara. The people there don´t get tourists and when we mentioned we were getting hungry, one of the locals was on the problem. He asked one of the local women to cook something up. She pulled out this large fish from the freezer and slashed off two huge fillets to fry up for us. It was the best lunch I´ve had in a while! Before making our way back to town, another local showed us the sea horses that live along the river that empties into the sea. We got lucky on the 2 hour walk back by hitching a ride in another dune buggy. A cool day to introduce a fun, celebratory evening! Happy Anniversary to Me!!!" Read and see more at: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/jeffsadventures/jeffswalkabout/1143226380/tpod.html Photos from this trip: 1. ",01 On the Beach" 2. ",02 Sand Dune" 3. ",03 On top of the sand dune" 4. ",04 Overlooking Jericoacoara" 5. ",09 Fisherman´s boat" 6. ",10 Village Beach" 7. ",12 Seahorse" 8. ",13 Seahorse 2" 9. ",17 Me at Pedra Furada" See this TripWow and more at http://tripwow.tripadvisor.com/tripwow/ta-00cb-8a60-4f6e?ytv4=1]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:09 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/168/cambodia/qtwo-years--and-all-the-things-i-missq-jeffsadventuress-photos-around-jericoacoara  Preview of Littlewiggle's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/littlewiggle/new_beginnings/1216626060/tpod.html This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: Subiaco, Perth, Australia Entry Title: "Rough Asia Itinerary" Entry: "Well surprise surprise my plans have changed some what since the last time I wrote my blog. Not quite our fault this time though. By the time we had all saved the $900 for the Broome to Darwin tour, it managed to get fully booked. How annoying. All the other plans are set in stone though so can't really change those. I think what we will do now is get on the Greyhound bus in Broome and go straight to Darwin and then do a few days tour of Kakadu National Park instead. Then I will be back in time to go south to Ayres Rock. The good news is me and Katie are now doing Ayres Rock together (wooo hooo). We then spend one more night in Darwin and then head fly over to Singapore together where we spend one night and then head up through Malaysia to Kuala Lumpur ready to fly straight out to Bali for a week. It is Carly's birthday on 8th September and I've sold her on the idea of spending it in Bali, so we're all now flying over there for a week. Well, Hannah and Carly actually leave Australia on 27th August so they will already be there, Katie and I will join them on 4th September. After Bali, Hannah and Carly fly home :-( and Katie and I jump on a ferry over to Java; the main Indonesian Island, where we will trek across to Jakarta; which is the capital. From Jakarta we will fly to Bangkok. Once in Bangkok, we will have a lot of sorting out to do, like getting Visa's arranged for various countries and sorting out itineraries for said countries. Whilst our visas are being processed we will head north to Chiang Mai to view the oldest temples in Thailand and probably some jungle trekking. Then slightly west to a place called Pai, which has been recommended to us by one of Katie's friends who actually lived there for a few years. Apparently it used to be a small village but I think tourism is slowly taking over and the backpackers are flocking in. There are elephant camps, waterfalls and hot springs just outside the town which I am sure we'll visit and it looks like we'll be staying in a little tree house on stilts above the water for approximately 50p per night. Its expensive this Asia travelling you know!! We aim to spend about a week to 10 days exploring the north of Thailand. Then back to Bangkok to collect our passports and visa's and then on to Laos for tubing!! Tubing is becoming one of the highlights of Laos! You start at the top of a lazy river with a donut inflatable ring and literally glide all the way down a river. Along the river bank are little bars (well stall's that sell alcohol), if you want to stop, you put your hand up and they pull you in by a stick! You then sit there for as long as you like drinking beer/wine and get free shots of 'Lao Lao', which is some sort of nasty red wine. Apparently there are loads of swings and jumps off the side into the water you can do or you can just lay in your ring, lapping up the sunshine and watching everyone else belly flop and make a fool of themselves!! It looks like soooo much fun. One of the girls I met in Sydney has done it a few times, she said you just meet so many people and end up going out with them in the evenings! We're looking at spending about 2 weeks in Laos I think, before we head off to Vietnam. A couple of weeks going all the way through Vietnam and then entering Cambodia. Probably wont spend too long in Cambodia, I want to see all the killing fields and where Tomb Raider (Angkor Wat Temple) was filmed and obviously the infamous budda statue but that's about it. So probably about a week (ish) for that and then back into Thailand. We will then visit the south islands of Thailand like Puket (where the ..." Read and see more at: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/littlewiggle/new_beginnings/1216626060/tpod.html Photos from this trip: 1. "Angkor Wat Temple" 2. "Bangkok City" 3. "Burj Al Arab - Dubai's 7* Hotel, only 1K per night" 4. "Camobia Killing Fields" 5. "Chiang Mai, Thailand" 6. "Dubai Creek" 7. "Hot Springs - Pai, Thailand" 8. "James Bond Islands - Thailand" 9. "Krabi - Thailand" 10. "Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia" 11. "Kuta Beach - where we are staying in Bali" 12. "Laos" 13. "Laos Tubing" 14. "Laos Tubing Again" 15. "Malaysia" 16. "Pai" 17. "Palm Island - Dubai" 18. "Phi Phi (where The Beach was filmed)" 19. "Phuket - Thailand" 20. "The World Islands - Dubai" 21. "Tomb Raider Temple (Angkor...]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:08 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/167/cambodia/qrough-asia-itineraryq-littlewiggles-photos-around-subiaco-perth-australia  Preview of Vanessa5694's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/vanessa5694/1/1250669780/tpod.html This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: Sihanoukville, Cambodia Entry Title: "Hammock or sun lounger?" Entry: "Well I've left Thailand and I am now in Cambodia. At the weekend I took the overnight bus down from Chiang Mai and into Bangkok only to arrive on the Khao San Road at 6am. I found a bar/cafe/restaurant/grot hole to have some breakfast in and sat munching my toast and jam as the notorious Bangkok night life finished their business. To my left were two Spanish guys still drinking and to my right a couple were closing a last minute 'deal'. I clutched onto my wholesome toast and couldn't wait to go to the airport. That was until a swarthy Thai man propositioned me with an amazing offer, did I ( a woman, aged 30, who just got off a night bus and desperate for some western sanitation) want to go to a ping-pong show? Well, now you ask..... Of course I bloody didn't!! Not whilst there was toast to eat. Spent most of the afternoon in the immaculate Bangkok airport (can't even pronounce it so don't ask me to spell it) swooping around duty free spritzing myself with Chanel and feeling excited about Cambodia. Departure lounge was fab with free internet so used it just for the sake of it. Felt a bit weird at this point but blamed it on my body digesting a raw mango I ate earlier. As we took off it got worse, turbulence kicked in and then there was no mistaking my feeling, i felt sick for real. "Oh Christ" I thought as the seat belt sign flashed and I was stuck in my seat with the pathetic looking paper bag. I forced positive thoughts into my head by thinking it was only indigestion and things could be a whole lot worse (no explanation needed). I survived the flight, immigration, the heat, haggling with a Cambodian taxi driver over the fare, the 30 min drive, being shown my room and then a comprehensive speech about some tours I could take before a gave in made the 's' shape over the toilet. So, my first night in Cambodia was spent in my room watching Shrek and some dog programmes on National Geographic. Brilliant. Needless to say it was only a little bug and the next day I managed to get the bus down to the coastal town of Sihanoukville. My brother's advice of 'never leave your room without your electronic items not charged' was fully appreciated on the journey down.One of the Khmer people's favorite forms of entertainment is karaoke and therefore we had Khmer pop videos all the way through the 4 hr journey. My ipod blocked out the auditory experience. Being on the bus was great though because, unlike in Thailand, when you book to travel you travel with the locals which is what I did. It was a nice air con bus with, I imagine, The Stig behind the wheel because that bus was like a whippet as it weaved and tooted around locals on mopeds and cattle swaggering along the road. 'Beep-beep'.We arrived safely it was just a direct drive. I'm staying at a wonderful place and have my own hut with fantastic views and a hammock with which to appreciate them from. The beach is great as the sand is gold and the sea clear so I was excited to potter down on my first day. Unfortunately there are hawkers everywhere and within minutes of my towel hitting that sun lounger the 'new victim' alarm must have gone off because suddenly I had all these ladies around me chanting the 'massaaaaage. pedicure, me change your colour?' and children with great English forcing bracelets on me. Got rather p****ed off and have learnt to say 'no' to it all even if I get called a 'tight ****' by a 12yr old Cambodian child (my mouth was open in shock!). Spent a lovely day by the beach and I am off to do some English teaching tonight at a local language school and then a snorkel trip to the local islands on Friday. I'll put pictures up then" Read and see more at: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/vanessa5694/1/1250669780/tpod.html Photos from this trip: 1. "Sihanoukville" See this TripWow and more at http://tripwow.tripadvisor.com/tripwow/ta-00cb-9dde-58d0?ytv4=1]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:06 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/166/cambodia/qhammock-or-sun-loungerq-vanessa5694s-photos-around-sihanoukville-cambodia  A TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow of a travel blog to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam by TravelPod blogger Evs1210 titled "Hello there Vietnam". TravelPod is a comp...]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:05 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/165/cambodia/-qhello-there-vietnamq-evs1210s-photos-around-ho-chi-minh-city-vietnam  A TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow of a travel blog to Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam by TravelPod blogger Arikandcharis titled "Beachy Beach Time". TravelPod is a company of TripAdvisor™. Arikandcharis's travel blog entry: "The plane touched down at Phu Quoc airport and we were lured in by a hotel tout with a smile. $20 for a room on the beach with AC, breakfast, tv, fridge and a free ride from the airport - sounds good. After checking-in we headed straight for the beach, a 15ft walk, where even though it was a bit overcast there were a lot of whiteys with fresh lobster red burns. It wasn't until the next day would we realize how that happens! The beaches of Phu Quoc are beautiful and, best of all, nearly deserted. Every 45mins someone might walk by, but most of the day it's just you, the beach, and the waves. Day two was a lot of nothing - tanning, reading, ipoding, sleeping, and relaxing. Our hotel manager informed us our room was reserved for a wedding party so we could upgrade to a beach side bungalo for $25 (reg $40). Down the beach a few hundred meters we found our new home for the week - Eden Bar - for $10. Now we know what you're thinking. In most cases moving into a bar would signal you had hit rock bottom. In our case it was a cheap bungalow at a great bar and restaurant on a slow patch of beach - we are all class! The next week was a lot more of nothing. Days would start with coffee or mango smoothies on the beach. Around 10:30am our regular fruit lady would stop by, wearing the popular Vietnamese bamboo shoulder holder and pointy hat. Even though she was deformed from agent orange,she could slice up a mean mango or watermelon. Then we would alternate reading, snoozing, swimming, and lunch until always spectacular sunsets. A few days we set-up some NHL hockey playoff radio to cheer for the Vancouver Canucks (local team back home). Luckily the wifi signal made it all the way to our beach chairs, so we didn't have to interrupt the tanning process... One night we headed over to the 4 star La Veranda Resort for a fancy dinner. The rib-eye tasted like a plate of westernized awesomeness. The lamb salad and prawn stir fry, delectable. And for dessert, crème brule and mousse, yummy! At the end of the night our dinner bill was almost as much as our room for the week! The last full day on the Island we mustered up enough organizational skills to book a snorkeling and fishing trip around the south. And by mustered up, we mean walked 10ft down the beach. On the tour we fished at the snorkeling reef BEFORE we snorkeled. It's not surprising we didn't see much underwater at that spot. Next we ate the beautiful fish we caught and then cruised to a few more locations for snorkeling. Some spots were OK but nothing was too spectacular (to be fair to Phu Quoc our last snorkeling trip was in the Galapagos, so it is kind of hard to compete with that). The 8 days on the Island came and went faster than we would have liked. But Cambodia, the open road, and more beaches down south are waiting..." Read and see more at: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/arikandcharis/1/1241573640/tpod.html Photos from this trip: 1. "Coming in off a hard day on the beach" 2. "Listening to the Canucks" 3. "Our Fruit Lady" 4. "View from our Bungalow" 5. "Sunset" 6. "Snorkling" 7. "Fishing in the Sunset" See this TripWow and more at http://tripwow.tripadvisor.com/tripwow/ta-00d3-d332-1624?ytv4=1]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 22:14:03 GMT http://www.travelerinside.com/index.php/component/hwdvideoshare/viewvideo/164/cambodia/qbeachy-beach-timeq-arikandchariss-photos-around-phu-quoc-island-vietnam