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Reflections

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Reflections from the past decade. I am officially 30. I was a little freaked out about turning 30. It always seemed so old, yet here I am. I have been thinking about my life and reflecting on the past decade. … Continue reading

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I pee sparkles

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One of the greatest surprises about Koh Rong and Kog Rong Samloem was that there was bioluminescent Plankton. I would have travelled to the islands simply for this plankton so It was an amazing surprise. I think you need a special … Continue reading

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Sick Already

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I woke up 12:00 am needing to go to the bathroom and with horrible stomach pains. After having diarrhea, I felt my stomach cramp up in a way that felt like a knife was cutting me from the inside (well … Continue reading

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Koh Rong Samloem

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Koh Rong Samloem was breathtaking. Caley and I stayed at The Saracen Bay Resort  which was amazing. Our bungalow cost $45.00 which was probably one of the most expensive ones on the island but also one of the nicest. I figured … Continue reading

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Koh Rong Island

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We arrived to Sihanoukville early in the morning and it was pouring outside. Sihanoukville is where you can catch ferries and is the main gateway to the islands. At the last minute we decided to spend one night on Koh Rong. Because … Continue reading

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Coffin on Wheels

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In order to get to the islands, Caley and I had to travel from from Siam Reap to Sihanoukville. This is about an 11 hour ride via bus or a very expensive and short plane ride. The plane ride was … Continue reading

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Sunrise and Temples

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Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Sight and the largest religious monument in the world. It was originally founded as a Hindu Temple for the Khmer Empire, gradually transforming into a Buddhist Temple toward the end of the 12th century. … Continue reading

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Floating village, mangrove and money!

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The Tonle Sap lake is the largest fresh water lake in South East Asia. Over three million people live on and around the bank of the lake. Tourists in Cambodia like to take boat rides on the lake to see the floating … Continue reading

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On our way to Cambodia

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Caley and I have been friends since we were babies. About 5 months prior to our trip, she called me and wanted to come visit me in Hawaii for the second time. I proposed the idea of coming to Asia with … Continue reading

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East Coast Love

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  It has been almost a year since I have been back to the East Coast to visit my family. This is the longest I have I gone. Less than a week after I moved to Kauai, I found out … Continue reading

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