For many people, it’s the ultimate dream trip. A trip to Africa may come only once in a lifetime and there are way too many options for the African wildlife lover to choose from. No matter where you travel or how long you stay, you will probably just see a snippet of what this vast [...]

Few things compare to the feeling of weightlessness, peace, and tranquillity you experience when scuba diving and seeing giant turtles, sharks and manta rays, all in their natural habitat. This experience is something that you’ll cherish forever.  Whether you’re just learning to dive, or are a seasoned veteran, it’s imperative that you select the right [...]

Down Beijing’s Wangfujing Street lies a bizarre spectacle; a culinary adventure; a uniquely Chinese experience. However you choose to view it, the Beijing Night Market has a little something for everyone to enjoy. Brightly lit stalls teem with red and gold-clad vendors screaming out a host of culinary options, including tantulas, scorpions, and starfish on [...]

It’s so hard to believe it’s been almost 8 months since we left the U.S. and moved to China. It’s also hard to believe that as I write this, I’m sitting in Bangkok, Thailand! When we moved to China, we knew we would have quite a few opportunities to travel throughout Asia, but I don’t [...]

The last snows of winter have begun to melt away, giving way to the vibrant blossoms of spring. For students the world over, the on-set of spring is the signal to start planning an adventurous getaway for their always too short summer vacation. And there is perhaps no better place for students seeking to escape [...]

Other than the day devoted to genocide, we actually thoroughly enjoyed our time in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh. We decided to spend our second 24 hours in Phnom Penh just relaxing and exploring the sites and sounds of the city. Our day started out unassuming enough, with an expansive view of the colorful rooftops of [...]

Although Phnom Penh may be known for its memorials to the Khmer Rouge genocide, it also has some more aesthetically pleasing sites to visit. One of its most popular attractions is the Silver Pagoda, which is certainly a welcome reprieve from the somber sites connected with the Khmer Rouge. The Silver Pagoda is located on [...]

The gritty streets of Phnom Penh reflect the scars of history and foreshadow prospects for the future. Although thirty years have passed since the brutal reign of the Khmer Rouge, Cambodia is still recovering and the evidence is all around. Dilapidated, grungy buildings hover over you from either side, while street children approach you from [...]

“You visited the what today?!” The Killing Fields. Oh, don’t worry. That’s not all we did. We also visited a genocide museum. People often look at us like we’re crazy when we tell them what we do on our “vacations.” I suppose they’re reactions are not completely unjustified. After all, most people are probably just [...]

I woke that morning with an upset stomach. Nothing was really wrong, but my body was clearly dreading the day ahead. We rose early to prepare for a very somber day; a day which would be completely devoted to confronting Cambodia’s tragic past: the genocide perpetrated by the Khmer Rouge from 1975 – 1979. If [...]