2025-04-08

Letters from Indochina (Part 9)

Today was my last full day in Cambodia, and I wanted to make the most of it. I woke up early again to catch...

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2025-04-07

Letters from Indochina (Part 8)

Before heading back into the park, I realized I had only scratched the surface of the Small Circuit. It turns out the Small Circuit...

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2025-04-06

Letters from Indochina (Part 7)

This morning I visited Angkor Wat, Cambodia’s most iconic temple and the largest religious monument in the world. Originally built in the 12th century...

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2025-04-05

Letters from Indochina (Part 6)

Today I arrived in Siem Reap, a little city in northwestern Cambodia. While the town itself is known for its markets and nightlife, most...

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2025-04-04

Letters from Indochina (Part 5)

The day started early and didn’t slow down. I’d booked a full-day tour to see the countryside and some of the area’s cultural landmarks....

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2025-04-03

Letters from Indochina (Part 4)

As a farewell to Phnom Penh, I went on one last photo walk. I found a busy street in front of Kandal Market, a...

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2025-04-02

Letters from Indochina (Part 3)

This morning I had breakfast and three coffees—the tiny Vietnamese-style ones. Still, both my waiter and the waitress laughed at me; they were clearly...

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2025-04-01

Letters from Indochina (Part 2)

I’m still recovering from jet lag and kept waking up after 1 a.m. Eventually, I gave in and dragged myself out of bed around...

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2025-03-31

Letters from Indochina (Part 1)

Today marks the start of my Indochina trip! Historically, “Indochina” refers to the region of Southeast Asia once colonized by the French — specifically...

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2025-03-01

March 1, 2025

It’s happening—my 40th birthday! A friend sent me an Instagram Reel today, and it hit me: technically, I’ve already been in my 40s since...

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