March 2014 ~ The Traveling Ginger

21.3.14 Cambodian Island Retreat: Koh Ta Kiev, Koh Rong, Koh Rong Samloem

21.3.14 Posted by Nikki Carlson Full Moon Party, Koh Rong, Koh Rong Samloem, Koh Ta Kiev, Paradise, Treehouse No comments

After a few days in Siem Reap, I was excited to be heading for the islands in southern Cambodia. When Sean and I decided to head for the islands from the mainland, we had no idea what to expect nor any particular direction in mind. Luckily, he asked around at our hostel, and found...

You're Never Alone When Traveling Solo

20.3.14 Posted by Nikki Carlson Cambodia, Full Moon Party, Koh Rong, Koh Ta Kiev, Siem Reap 2 comments

I have backpacked alone before. My first experience was a few days in Prague, Czech Republic and then in Kiev, Ukraine back in 2011, but I was only "on my own" for a few days before meeting up with friends. I also studied in Buenos Aires, Argentina "alone", but with university classes...

Siem Reap: Angkor Wat & Bayon

6.3.14 Posted by Nikki Carlson Angkor Wat, Bayon, Crocodile BBQ, Ta Prohm No comments

One of the main tourist attractions in Cambodia, and throughout the entire region, is the Temple of Angkor Wat. From the national beer, Angkor, to the flag with the temples as it's emblem, the temples are the national pride and joy, and for good reason: they are magnificent! Angkor Wat Temple...

Welcome to Cambodia

3.3.14 Posted by Nikki Carlson Cambodia, Crazy Bus, Poipet No comments

After deciding that Cambodia would be my first adventure within the region, I packed my backpack and jumped on a bus to begin my adventure. Initially, I had intended to travel throughout Cambodia and Vietnam during March, but as the days progressed I realized that it was an absurd idea,...