Asia – Page 2 – The Curious Traveller

I Broke Rule Number One In Ho Chi Ming City

Published on October 24, 2020 by Rachel Lishman1 Comment

Border days are the final exams of the traveller’s world. If you don’t revise, you won’t be able to move forwards.

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Remembering History In Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Published on October 18, 2020 by Rachel Lishman2 Comments

For most of us, hesitant acceptance of the atrocities that the Khmer Rouge regime inflicted on its people is the closest we’ll ever get to comprehension.

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Roads To Nowhere On Cambodia’s Coast

Published on October 14, 2020October 13, 2020 by Rachel Lishman4 Comments

On farmland near the small fishing town of Kampot, dusty paths ran poker straight around the edges of fields like grouting in between bright green bathroom tiles.

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The Enduring Mystery Of Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Published on October 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman2 Comments

The thrum of mopeds darting down back streets was the lullaby of Siem Reap.

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The Slow Train From Bangkok To Poipet

Published on October 4, 2020 by Rachel Lishman2 Comments

I resembled a dog for most of the train ride from Bangkok to Poipet. Nose out of the window, breeze in my face and an open mouthed grin for anyone who wanted it.

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An Introduction To Thailand

Published on September 27, 2020 by Rachel Lishman2 Comments

Searching for the next shining Bhudda in Wat Pho was like panning for gold. I knew there would be another but I had to work to find it.

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Going Nowhere: Why I’m Revisiting South East Asia

Published on September 19, 2020 by Rachel Lishman8 Comments

Having made the personal decision that 2020 isn’t the year for international travel, I’ve decided to transport myself abroad by other means.

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A New Discovery At Ancient Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Published on August 21, 2016May 10, 2020 by Rachel Lishman6 Comments

Well before sunrise Angkor Wat is bustling. Loaded tuk-tuks pull up in front of the iconic facade of Cambodia’s largest temple and immediately cameras start clicking. This is always how another day begins at the famous complex.

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A Two Month Itinerary For South East Asia

Published on November 23, 2014May 9, 2020 by Rachel Lishman10 Comments

On my way to Australia I travelled through South East Asia. On a tight timeframe and an even tighter budget, I’d planned an itinerary in advance. Would I experience the best of these countries during my fleeting visit? Or would I rush from temple to beach, not seeing much at all?

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In Search Of Tea In Malaysia’s Cameron Highlands

Published on April 14, 2014May 9, 2020 by Rachel Lishman3 Comments

The only place I’ve travelled in the world where a fruit stall doubles as a bus stop, is just outside the mountain town of Tanah Rata in Malaysia’s north.

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Border days are the final exams of the traveller’s world. If you don’t revise, you won’t be able to move forwards.

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For most of us, hesitant acceptance of the atrocities that the Khmer Rouge regime inflicted on its people is the closest we’ll ever get to comprehension.

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On farmland near the small fishing town of Kampot, dusty paths ran poker straight around the edges of fields like grouting in between bright green bathroom tiles.

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The thrum of mopeds darting down back streets was the lullaby of Siem Reap.

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I resembled a dog for most of the train ride from Bangkok to Poipet. Nose out of the window, breeze in my face and an open mouthed grin for anyone who wanted it.

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Searching for the next shining Bhudda in Wat Pho was like panning for gold. I knew there would be another but I had to work to find it.

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Having made the personal decision that 2020 isn’t the year for international travel, I’ve decided to transport myself abroad by other means.

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Well before sunrise Angkor Wat is bustling. Loaded tuk-tuks pull up in front of the iconic facade of Cambodia’s largest temple and immediately cameras start clicking. This is always how another day begins at the famous complex.

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On my way to Australia I travelled through South East Asia. On a tight timeframe and an even tighter budget, I’d planned an itinerary in advance. Would I experience the best of these countries during my fleeting visit? Or would I rush from temple to beach, not seeing much at all?

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The only place I’ve travelled in the world where a fruit stall doubles as a bus stop, is just outside the mountain town of Tanah Rata in Malaysia’s north.

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