Battambang Travel Blogs - Page 2

On Friday we went back to Ta Prom so I could do a few watercolours, but I guess I wasn't really feeling it.. At least we avoided most of the tour groups, but I think the problem was people watching me when I'm painting makes me nervous and then something ALWAYS buggers up. Unfortunately, I drew a s…

These are some photos and a few journal entries I wanted to share from my first solo backpacking trip. It lasted 9 months. In retrospect, I wish I had been on this site to write a blog in real time and learn from all the people here. Also, I just love seeing that map Travbuddy draws up outlining my route! I'll be adding my photos whenever I find some time so bare with me while I get them them up.

Travelling through Cambodia along the ancient highways visiting remote Ancient Cities. Along the way stopping off at ancient bridges, resthouses and hospitals that King Jayavarman VII constructed for his people.

Sleeping $5-10 Type From To Price Dur Boat Siem Reap Battambang $15 3-8 Bus Battambang Phnom Penh $4.5 4-5 Taxi Battambang Sisophon 6000r 1.5 Train Battambang (6am) Sisophon 4.000r 4 Train Battambang …

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Zoals afgesproken werden we vanaf 9 uur rondgereden en rondgeleid door de omgeving. Jarik op z'n eigen scooter en ik achterop bij onze 'guide'. We gingen eerst naar Phnom Sapeau, een heuvel met natuurlijke grotten die door de Rode Khmer gebruikt zijn als martelkamers en afrekenplek. Slachtoff…

Last night at the Smoking Pot we had noticed some good western style breakfasts so headed there this morning.  Unfortunately it didn't open until 9.30am so we were out of luck.  Fortunately a moto driver who was nearby and spoke some English, said he knew a place that did western food so …

When you cross the border from Thailand to Cambodia you immediately feel the impact that years of repressive communism and civil war had on the country. We had just two weeks to try and figure it all out.

While Battambang isn't exactly a tourist destination, there are still lots of cool things to see. We decided to check out the Killing Caves, about half an hour out of town. First, a little background, abridged.Back in the 70's there was this revolutionary leader named Pol Pot. As part of his master…

Photoblog about my current travels through Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand.