After all the horror stories we had heard about Koh Chang being too touristy we were beginning to think we should have tried a Cambodian islands after all, but, thank goodness, this was all about to change. We moved straight away from Bang Bao and after a quick trip to Agoda on the internet booked in to the Ramayana on a bay on the busier west side of the island. By 10.30am we were looking a lot happier, great room, pool, hourly truck to a great beach that was s...

Up early and off to Koh Chang Island in Thailand. After much thought, discussion and deliberation we came to the conclusion that it would be less hassle to miss out Kep and Kmpot in Cambodia (as we would have had to double back on ourselves; and reading between the lines there's not that much there) and head for Koh Chang in Thailand. We decided against the Islands off Cambodia as they are not supposed to be as nice as the Thai ones and have a problem with rubbis...

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 ...