No need for the wake up call we ordered - but never had....as it's the final day of the wedding which is being held across the road and the Ali Barber style music begins at 5.30am, yes you read it correctly. Our windows are shut our ear plugs are plugged yet it still booms through. Mr Blue picks us up on time and drops us off at the bus station but not before adding us to his album of happy customers and a ' bon voyage'. Nearly seven hours and a toilet and lunc...

Up early on the 31st and off to Battambang by local bus. After changing from a minivan to a bus and then finally on to the bus to Battambang we are on our way. As the transport changes were only five minutes apart and that the final bus even passed our hotel we found this very odd. The area is extremely rural and we just watch the scenery until we get about halfway. There we stop for a break and some food. I tried the deep fried locusts and David the whole fried ...

Siem Reap has really grown on us, yes there is the dirt etc..... but the people and vibe more than make up for it. They really are quite poor but always have a smile and a bit of chat for you. As we mentioned there are a lot of beggars, that makes you sad and beggar fatigue does set in, but every now and then you see a heart-warming sight. I bought a handmade bracelet from a lovely chap who had no legs and very deformed arms and hands. He was such a lesson to ...

We arrive in Siem Reap after a 2hr flight from the very quaint airport at Luang Prabang. Flying over Laos we see the only road that links Ventiane, Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng. It looks like a lonely, dusty serpent snaking it's way through the mountains. Siem Reap's airport is on the other hand modern and obtaining a visa is quick and efficient including having our finger prints and thumb prints taken. As we leave the airport we immediately appreciate the hot ...