After a roundabout way, we got to Siem Reap. I was so pleased to get off the bus, as much as I enjoyed a pleasant spooning session with Kate, I was so squashed. Basically laying in the aisle of the sleeping bus. Alice even grabbed my leg at one point because she thought I was a random person trying to get in her chair opposite. Opps! Early morning tuk tuk ride to the guesthouse, I think it was around 6am-ish. I was very irritable, with a face of thunder, best ide...

We took a 6 hour day bus to Koh Kong in the midday heat, taking day buses are hot but it does have its positives, means even though we're travelling on a hot smelly bus we still get to see the beautiful countryside, the towns flashing by and a glimpse into people's home and what they're doing on their front porches. Everyone knows I've always been a nosey one!! We arrived in Koh Kong safely and sweaty, tuk tuk'ed over to a hostel we had previously looked into. H...

Cambodia. Already, I'm in love with this country. When it's said that people can really make a place, I really believe it here. The Cambodians are such nice people. They're so kind, generous and always want to help. Even if you don't want to buy something from them or you're choosing somewhere different to eat or stay the night, they just shake your hand, smile and say goodbye. I'm sure they're a few rocks in a pile of diamonds but so far this country is glisteni...

After a pretty pain free 10 hour taxi, bus, tuk tuk, bus and boat journey. We arrived on the remote island of Koh Rong, on the south coast of Cambodia. As I mentioned before, we thought it would be good to get some relaxation time in for the Alice and Laura while they're with us seen as this is their break from work. Especially after their first day in Cambodia was quite intense. Plus we planned to meet Christa and Nelen there too. We found the hostel we had bo...