I watched as this game went around the travel bloggers world last year. I wanted to join but waited patiently. And finally, 1 year later, my patience has paid off as I was nominated by my friends Skott and Shawna at Get Up and Globe!
Read MoreTravel Route: Cambodia
Cambodia is a magical country known for its spirituality and temples; most famously Angkor Wat. These temples built by the Khmer capture the hearts and dazzle the eyes of all who visit. But Cambodia is a country with a troubling past: namely the Khmer Rouge genocide; but has overcome its history and is a visually stunning country to visit which will open your hearts to a people and their past.
Read MorePhoto of the Week: The Purple Hues of Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Angkor Wat is on most people’s bucket lists, and for good reason. Being there at sunset when the colours become absolutely stunning adds to the incredible beauty of this ancient temple.
Read MoreCambodia’s Horrific Past: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum & the Killing Fields of Phnom Penh
During the Khmer Rouge regime’s rule of the country from 1975 to 1979; overly 1 Million people were tortured and murdered. The number of dead increases to between 1.7 to 2.5 Million when taking into consideration deaths resulting from diseases and starvation during the Pol Pot’s reign and the Khmer rule. The population of Cambodia was only 8 Million. That is 1 in 4 lives lost.
Read MoreTravel History: 2010
For the first part of 2010 I was on a University exchange program in Bangkok, Thailand attending Thammasat University. This was my first time in Asia and it stole my heart. I traveled around a lot due to the extremely cheap prices in South East Asia. I even headed north to Japan for 10 days to visit friends; which was the reason Japan got onto this list; I’d never afford Japan without my extremely generous friends who let me stay with them. My best friend Jeannie came to visit for the month of May and we did a whirlwind tour hitting the 4 countries of Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Singapore. I had a month off so headed to Indonesia before flying to the South of Philippines for a 2 month work placement. In September I returned to Canada to finish my last year of my undergraduate degree in the country’s capital of Ottawa.
Read MoreHow to Celebrate a birthday in Phnom Penh, Cambodia – and NOT drink.
When your best friends birthday occurs during her vacation to South East Asia, and in Phnom Penh, Cambodia – do not take her to the Choeung Ek Killing Fields! That is a depressing day, nevermind a depressing Birthday! So what DID we do to celebrate her birthday?
Read MoreAngkor Wat: How to kill an asthmatic Canadian friend
When people think of Angor Wat, they think of the giant temples, the incredible architecture, and other wonderful things. And of course they should. Angkor Wat IS all of these things. But for me – Angkor Wat reminds me of how I almost killed my asthmatic Canadian friend. (oops)
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I'm Chrystal McKay, a 23 year old Canadian girl who travels the world seeking knowledge. I am a World Citizen, Globe Trotter, and Continuous Learner. A Lover of Ancient Ruins, Castles, Churches, and all things Old and Beautiful. Follow me as I learn my way around the world.
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