Monthly Archives: May 2009

Homan and I went to the Killing Fields of Chueong Ek–10 miles outside of Phnom Penh. In the late 70′s, thousands of Cambodian people were executed. Most were bludgeoned to death, in order to save costs on bullets. It was … Continue reading →

I decided to go to Cambodia. It’s on my way to Thailand, and it’s got Angkor Wat–the world’s largest temple. I took a bus from Saigon to Phnom Penh, Cambodia.  A worker on the bus tried to “arrange” my visa … Continue reading →

It’s funny. Everywhere in Vietnam you are hassled for motorbike taxis. “Where you go?” “Motorbike?”  In Saigon though, it’s “Marijuana?” Even the restaraunts are in on it.  One host looked me dead in the eye and slowly said, “Mar–i–juan–a,” as … Continue reading →

Today was a highlight of my trip. I rented a motorbike for myself. It brought me freedom, adventure, and encounters with the locals. It was a beautiful morning with lots of sun amidst many clouds. The cool breeze blew by … Continue reading →

Titi arranged to meet me at my hotel at 830am. He was going to show me around Dalat on his old east German motorcycle. He was a member of a group of freelance moto-tour guides, called the Easy Riders. My … Continue reading →