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Kampot, Cambodia – Food, Lodging & Transportation Guide
Kampot, Cambodia – Food, Lodging & Transportation Guide

Kampot, Cambodia – Food, Lodging & Transportation Guide

In recent years Kampot has quickly transformed itself from a relatively unknown small riverside town into a newly emerging center for expats residing in Cambodia. The town has grown in recent years to accommodate the growing number of foreigners who…

Bokor National Park Tour from Kampot, Cambodia
Bokor National Park Tour from Kampot, Cambodia

Bokor National Park Tour from Kampot, Cambodia

Located approximately an hour’s drive west of the town of Kampot, Cambodia is Bokor National Park. As a result of its proximity and rapid expansion in the tourism sector, Kampot is now often referred to as the gateway to Bokor…

Top 10 Things to Do in Kampot, Cambodia
Top 10 Things to Do in Kampot, Cambodia

Top 10 Things to Do in Kampot, Cambodia

The town of Kampot is located in Southern Cambodia alongside the Praek Tuek Chhur River just kilometers away from the Gulf of Thailand. It serves as the capital of the Kampot Province. This quiet little riverside town is situated to…

Economics – Project – Budgeting a Dream Vacation
Economics – Project – Budgeting a Dream Vacation

Economics – Project – Budgeting a Dream Vacation

Recently all four of my senior economics classes completed a multiple month long course on personal finance that commenced with a citywide financial literacy exam. With two weeks to go in their final semester I decided to give them one…

Liebster Award Nomination

Recently I was nominated for the Liebster Award by Two Hungry Backpackers! For anyone who is unfamiliar the Liebster Award is an accolade passed from blogger to blogger to encourage connection, communication and support within our blogging community. Another intention is to…

Paris, France – The Louvre Museum Highlight Tour
Paris, France – The Louvre Museum Highlight Tour

Paris, France – The Louvre Museum Highlight Tour

The Louvre is one of the world’s greatest museums. Originally, the site was the location of a fortress that was built in the 12th century to defend Paris against invaders. Later it became a residence of the Kings of France,…

Top 10 Reasons Why I Will Never Fly With XL Airways Again
Top 10 Reasons Why I Will Never Fly With XL Airways Again

Top 10 Reasons Why I Will Never Fly With XL Airways Again

I recently flew round trip with XL Airways from New York City to Paris, France. My travel dates were not flexible, but I had ample time to search for a cheap ticket. I shopped around for a few weeks prior…

Astoria, NYC – The Museum of the Moving Image
Astoria, NYC – The Museum of the Moving Image

Astoria, NYC – The Museum of the Moving Image

Across the river from Manhattan in Astoria, Queens is one my favorite museums in the city, the Museum of the Moving Image. It’s in my home borough and actually easier for me to travel to than most museums in Manhattan.…

Teacher Trekker’s Top 10 Vietnam War Movies
Teacher Trekker’s Top 10 Vietnam War Movies

Teacher Trekker’s Top 10 Vietnam War Movies

The Vietnam War is often viewed as a stain on the fabric of America. Domestically, the nation was divided. The country was split between the hawks in favor of war and the doves seeking a peaceful resolution. Anti-war protests spread…

NYC – The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
NYC – The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

NYC – The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

Located in Midtown Manhattan on 53rd Street just west of 5th Avenue is New York’s MoMA, officially the Museum of Modern Art. Inside the building’s six floors is one of the world’s most renowned collections of modern and contemporary art.…