There is a very wide range of lodging options in Siem Reap ranging from cheap bottom of the barrel accommodations, to guest homes, to fancy resorts which are of course priced much higher. A room with air conditioning will cost a few dollars more then one without. Despite the many guest homes and other lodging options, there are still many more being built. Most of the guesthouses will accept major credit cards, i.e. Visa, Mastercard. Many of … [Read more...]
Angkor Wat, Cambodia – Restaurants
Overall I found the Cambodian food in Siem Reap to be a little greasy and not very flavorful, and certainly not spicy like some Thai food. There are many many cheap places to eat in Siem Reap - a good number of them serving both Khmer food and western style food - you will find the Khmer food is usually cheaper than the Western food. Prices often range from $1/meal to several dollars. Many of the tourist restaurants are located around the old … [Read more...]
Angkor Wat, Cambodia – More Information
Banks - There are several banks in Siem Reap with International ATM's throughout town. How things have changed in a few years! All the banks are located near the center of town most around the Old Market. Guides - The small free magazine called The Angkor Guide is published once every 6 months and is a must have for tourists. It is more up to date than most guidebooks and tourist publications and it is available at many of the guest homes … [Read more...]
Visit Corvallis OR – August 2003
Corvallis, Oregon is a small college town of about 50,000 full time residents. Located only about a 90 minute drive south of Portland - in the western part of the state. Home to Oregon State University (the Beavers) - a college that produced the graduate who invented the mouse for the computer - also where Hewlett-Packard's inkjet printing process was developed. Geographically the town sits in the coastal foothills - and is surrounded by … [Read more...]
Vientiane, Laos
Vientiane, set along the meandering Mekong River, is the very laid back peaceful capital city of Laos. This city is in stark contrast to the chaotic bustling streets of Bangkok or select other South East Asian cities! Vientiane is small enough that its not an overwhelming city (population 135,000) and you can find your way around quite easily. If you do get lost, there is usually a Tuk-tuk eagerly waiting to whisk you away to your destination. … [Read more...]
Vientiane, Laos – Food
For under several dollars or euros one can get a typical Lao meal from one of the many street side restaurants. Many of these restaurants serve several different varieties of soups - most of these restaurants have either street side seating or seating set back in the restaurant (usually just one room). Typically the soups will consist of some meat and some type of sprouts, mint, and other greens. Usually the soups are not spicy - the spices … [Read more...]
Fat City, Sacramento CA – July 2003
Fat City Bar & Café was located right in the heart of Old Sacramento (Old Town is worth visiting in its own right). This was a historic restaurant favorite with locals and tourists alike. It was housed in a building that was originally constructed in 1849, the heart of California's gold rush. This building was supposedly home to Sacramento's first general store and was one of the first buildings in town. It was constructed and originally … [Read more...]
Morocco – Chefchaouen
According to several locals we met Chefchaouen is not the true Moroccan experience - they informed us that it has received too much influence from Spain. That said, having a Spanish influence does in no way detract from this town. This is somewhat of a tourist town - I was here during some far away war, viral outbreak or other scare and there were very few tourists present. Most of the locals I met were very welcoming and some were quite … [Read more...]
Lily’s, Mt. Shasta City, CA – June 2003
Lily's Restaurant is located in Mt. Shasta City and they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. They are located on the corner at 1013 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd - just look for the white picket fence. Parking is on the side streets or in their parking lot behind the restaurant. Their breakfasts are excellent and are sizable. Be sure to try their home made soups. Outdoor dining is available when the weather permits. If the weather is warm the outdoor … [Read more...]
Meeting People Online
One of the greatest joys and experiences while traveling is meeting individuals who actually live in the area you will be visiting. Who better to meet than the "locals" as chances are they will be your best tour guides. When I travel I always try to meet people in advance of my trip. During previous trips I have had the good fortune of meeting some great people and forming lasting relationships. Additionally I have been able to stay for free with … [Read more...]
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