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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...