MARCH 21. It’s my birthday.
AND it’s Johann Sebastian Bachs birthday.
AND it’s Prince Charles and Dianas wedding anniversary.
It all adds up.
Once, a wise man Mark Twain said: Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter. (more…)
Recently a friend of mine was complaining about difficulties living in London and how badly she would like to escape it and afford living somewhere else. My response was something along the lines: “Really? If you could afford living in London, you could afford living pretty much anywhere on the planet!” After I’ve said it, it made me thinking how my cost of living has changed from the days when I used to pay around half a grand a month for a double bedroom in oh-not-so-trendy part of London, and I’m not even starting with daily costs of transport and food. (more…)
On a days off we like to explore! And this time we chose to visit the islands- Koh Rong and Koh Samloem. Loads of travel agents in Sihanoukville offering ferry tickets or day trips for this. After walking around for the best price and option, we decided to take a trip for $19, which includes breakfast, lunch and snorkelling equipment. It’s a one day trip, stopping at both islands. So we arranged to stay in Koh Rong for one night and jump into next day boat. Ferry ticket to Koh Rong costs $15 return and takes 2.5h one way, speed boat costs $30 return and takes 45min. We paid extra $4 for meals plus stop at the other island, which is pretty good deal. (more…)
We decided Seam Reap wasn’t our cup of tea and after 2nights grabbed the Ospreys and jumped into a night bus towards south Cambodia, more specifically- Sihanoukville, with an idea of staying by the beach for 3/4 nights. First impression- hot, sandy beach. That’s all we needed right then. We didn’t book any hotel as it always turns out cheaper to find the hidden treasures (or not!). (more…)
I always had a little dream with a perfect picture in my head- sunset horse riding on a beach. And had to wait for almost 26 years to make this come true. While looking for ferry tickets to Koh Rong, spotted a poster for horse riding in one of the travel agents. Emailed the Liberty Ranch and next day I’m on a horse, watching the sun go down in the sea. As easy as it is! (more…)
First impression of Siem Reap: busy, hot, dusty, crowded, touristy, loud city. Can’t think about more synonyms for now but you should get the picture. Secondly, dollar is widely accepted, apart from $2 note.
Found a little ‘Mith La Or’ guesthouse five min walk from main night market street for $6 for double room/night. Cheapest so far, and believe me we did spend time on foot knocking on hostels doors and inquiring about prices. But you can get a decent dorm for $7-$10 per bed. There is also local place to eat on the corner from our guesthouse with meals for $1. It’s not tourists restaurant but more like canteen with amazing food. If you’re not a fan of street food, don’t bother going there. (more…)
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