Letters from Indochina (Part 13)
Today I had a ton of time to kill before my evening flight to Da Lat. I spent much of it eating. Breakfast, in...
Letters from Indochina (Part 12)
The Mekong Delta has changed hands many times throughout history. Once part of the Khmer Empire, it’s still known to Cambodians as Kampuchea Krom,...
Letters from Indochina (Part 11)
This morning I had mi kho, or Vietnamese dry noodles. They are typically served with the noodles and toppings in one bowl, and a...
Letters from Indochina (Part 10)
Vietnam was the cornerstone of French Indochina. Of the three territories colonized by France — Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia — Vietnam was the most...
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. It was built in the...
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...