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Comment on Buy from adults, not street kids in Cambodia by Swampgum

Swampgum — Mon, 21 May 2012 03:19:43 +0000

Just arrived in siem reap and I'm really grateful for this post. The kids herecertainly know how to work us. Great post guys.

Comment on Why giving money to street kids is a really terrible idea by Buy from adults, not street kids in Cambodia | Travelfish on Siem Reap

Buy from adults, not street kids in Cambodia | Travelfish on Siem Reap — Sun, 20 May 2012 15:07:00 +0000

[...] or, in the case of the kids, postcards, jewellery or flowers. This post is not just a request to not buy anything from the children, but also a strong call to please buy from the adults. Welcome to Cambodia — [...]

Comment on Why giving money to street kids is a really terrible idea by How to cope with Phnom Penh's riverside hassle | Travelfish on Phnom Penh

How to cope with Phnom Penh's riverside hassle | Travelfish on Phnom Penh — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:33:28 +0000

[...] Further reading: Siem Reap blogger Nicky explains why giving money to street kids is a really terrible idea [...]

Comment on Diarrhoea in Siem Reap by Natural medicines for travellers: Chiang Mai's Arun Thai | Travelfish on Chiang Mai

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:41:08 +0000

[...] of our posts are, ever). For instance, natural alternatives to the dreaded Imodium or whatever for upset stomachs, herbal creams for heat rashes and prickly heat, balms for rucksack strap irritations, even creams [...]

Comment on Siem Reap street guide: Alley West by Wine in Siem Reap | Travelfish on Siem Reap

Wine in Siem Reap | Travelfish on Siem Reap — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:26:13 +0000

[...] is a small wine bar on Alley West with a Spanish theme, and a very convivial U-shaped bar. Their wine list is also short, but the [...]

Comment on Air-con in Siem Reap by Wine in Siem Reap | Travelfish on Siem Reap

Wine in Siem Reap | Travelfish on Siem Reap — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:18:40 +0000

[...] that you don’t skid in great lakes of your own sweat and break important things like a neck), and take in as many liquids as you can. Which sounds like a perfect prescription for going to the pub if you ask me. But because we like [...]

Comment on Cambodian food basics by Review: Villa Khmer | Travelfish on Phnom Penh

Review: Villa Khmer | Travelfish on Phnom Penh — Sat, 12 May 2012 13:06:50 +0000

[...] restaurant specialises in north Cambodian folk cuisine and it's the perfect place to explore Khmer food beyond amok and lok lak. To help you on your way, the menu includes an explanation of some of the [...]

Comment on Diarrhoea in Siem Reap by Rosy Guesthouse

Rosy Guesthouse — Sat, 12 May 2012 07:27:18 +0000

Possibly my favourite Siem Reap blog to date!

Comment on Why giving money to street kids is a really terrible idea by Begging children in Cambodia « dontcallmenikki

Begging children in Cambodia « dontcallmenikki — Sat, 12 May 2012 06:39:35 +0000

[...] A good article on Travelfish about why giving money to street kids is a bad idea. An in-depth article about how voluntourism can go wrong. [...]

Comment on Siem Reap's top dining establishments by Dealing with diarrhoea in Siem Reap | Travelfish on Siem Reap

Dealing with diarrhoea in Siem Reap | Travelfish on Siem Reap — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:00:23 +0000

[...] blessed with a stomach that was only ever meant to consume food prepared by famous chefs in the pristine kitchens of expensive hotels has given me a special insight into the power of poop to take the shine off [...]