Trees Grow Out of a Motorbike in South-East Asia
This must be the greenest, most eco-friendly motorbike in South-East Asia. Trees are growing out of it. Next to the Wat Ounalom Monastery Pagoda, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
A Graceful Way to Start the Day
How Civilised: iced caffè latte with a chocolate brownie (note the tiny “tree fork”). Followed by an almond croissant. The temptation was overpowering. Soft French jazz music in the background. A graceful way to start the day … (Lagrace Cafe, Street 178 Riverside Phnom Penh, Cambodia)
SE Asian Street Juice Vendors Feeling the Squeeze
It’s surprisingly difficult to find street vendors selling fresh fruit/vegetable juices, in Phnom Penh Riverside, Cambodia. Five years ago, they were seemingly on every street. Perhaps they can longer compete with convenience stores on price and variety? These little cans – this “winter melon” is delicious – cost USD60c. Cafes/bars/restaurants (having costly rent and expenses)…
Lok Lak Lunch
Lok lak lunch. An essential joy of visiting Cambodia. The side dish of Kampot pepper, garlic, chilli and salt – I like to lift that egg and blend the pepper mix through the steamed rice. Heaven on a plate. At Bgari Restaurant, Sisowath Riverside Street No.1, Phnom Penh.
Lunch: The Phnom Penh Street Buffet
Lunch is a selection from a Phnom Penh “Street Buffet”. I’m opting for the “lemon grass chicken” take-away. Bits of chicken off-cuts (plus bone), the lemon grass as edible tiny ringlets, and some “demonic” red chilli. With steamed rice. Verdict: full of flavour. (Back in my guest house and within a minute of “tucking in”,…
Our Hunger for Plastic
South-East Asia & Plastic: this is from one very simple lunch. Pork, vege and rice USD2.50, from a popular street vendor in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. (Tasted good, too!) This visit I have seriously reduced my plastic consumption: ● I’ve washed & reused a plastic bowl/spoon/fork/knife; ● go out always with a used plastic bag in…
Pasta in Phnom Penh – Delizioso!
A taste of something different for lunch today: Italiano classico on the riverfront in Phnom Penh. Khmer food is on “hold” and opting for pasta spaghetti with olive oil, herbs, extra Parmesan and clams. They nail it. The pasta is “to the tooth”. A good choice, for under USD10. Bgari Italian restaurant, on Street 1.…
Alas, The Piquant Mini Sausage Piques My Interest No More
The piquant, mini sausages of South-East Asia. At every breakfast buffet, cafe, street cart vendor. A staple of any Asian traveller’s diet; the acme of manufactured meat. I used to enjoy a small – very small – portion of these zestful mystery bags. That is, until my recent flight from Vietnam to Cambodia, when a…
Travel’s Belly Rebellion
Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Travel’s “Rebellyon”. Bouncing back after 2 days of “belly rebellion” – and a diet of only electrolytes in water – I’m putting my inner production line to the ultimate stress test: The Big Breakfast! And keeping the immodium handy. Just in case.
Vietjet Spices Up Aussie-Vietnam Airfares Market
Travel Good News: Vietjet has spiced up the Vietnam-Australian airfares market. If the Qantas/Jetstar tale of woe is getting you down, perhaps try a different option: Vietjet, Vietnam Airlines and Bamboo Airways, have direct flights between Sydney/Melbourne and Hanoi/HCMC. Vietjet says that from today (March 6) “any passengers who fly on Vietjet from Sydney and/or Melbourne to…
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