tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post5298553267356896014..comments2024-03-07T04:58:07.400-06:00Comments on Malaysian Meanders: Finding Hope in the Streets of CambodiaMichele {Malaysian Meanders}http://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-24381980749156445612015-08-25T02:11:31.822-05:002015-08-25T02:11:31.822-05:00I think I can visit the Cambodia anytime. It has l...I think I can visit the <a href="http://discovercambodia.today" rel="nofollow">Cambodia</a> anytime. It has lovely places to visit. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16377965488377342830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-45018740171544885282015-05-15T07:11:31.075-05:002015-05-15T07:11:31.075-05:00wow i love this post wow i love this post srikhttp://www.couponkoz.my/coupons/ctripnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-84092831767175607962015-03-09T06:51:16.161-05:002015-03-09T06:51:16.161-05:00I loved this post where you look beneath the blank...I loved this post where you look beneath the blanket of tourism at how the locals live. Fancy Angkor Wat not being run by the Government. I guess they thought they did not have the expertise or workpower to do so themselves. Bravo.Budget Travel Talkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06943323587509491729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-41524931607408642842015-02-15T03:50:14.873-06:002015-02-15T03:50:14.873-06:00wow this is really an eye opener. It's great t...wow this is really an eye opener. It's great to know that it has modern amenities even if for the tourists.<br />This was a really beautiful article, thanks for sharing your experience.<br />Thanks<br />Steve Cole<br />http://www.gotourister.com/<br />Steve Colehttp://www.gotourister.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-91582592918444780482015-02-12T08:39:58.877-06:002015-02-12T08:39:58.877-06:00Cambodia is one of my favorite countries I've ...Cambodia is one of my favorite countries I've visited...everyone was so nice, and, while there's clearly a lot of ground to cover in terms of addressing poverty, it's clear tourism is on the up and up and I would hope this will help the country to continue to grow. <br /><br />This was a really beautiful article, thanks for sharing your experience.Jess @UsedYorkCityhttp://www.usedyorkcity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-58347643520668151912015-02-09T06:55:22.005-06:002015-02-09T06:55:22.005-06:00Interesting perspective on Cambodia. Did you get t...Interesting perspective on Cambodia. Did you get to interact with the locals much?Rachael@safari254http://safari254.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-31467207498558201842015-02-07T11:37:35.968-06:002015-02-07T11:37:35.968-06:00Too often enough all we read of Cambodia on travel...Too often enough all we read of Cambodia on travel blog posts is Angkor Wat. I'm so glad you delved into the other side of the country. It's great to know that it has modern amenities even if for the tourists. It's always hard to travel to underdeveloped countries and see children selling things. Great to know about the schools too. I love what you have taught your children.It's amazing how much this country has endured and so happy they are slowly recovering. I really hope that Angkor Wat doesn't start looking too developed by the time we visit :)Mary {The World IS A Book}http://www.theworldisabook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-11605570827679727162015-02-04T18:07:46.509-06:002015-02-04T18:07:46.509-06:00The poverty of Cambodia is really difficult to see...The poverty of Cambodia is really difficult to see, isn't it. I think on the whole tourism is a positive thing for the country but I just hope the divide between rich and poor doesn't get too big. Cambodian have been through enough. <br />I'm glad also to see you mention about the landmines - did you get to the Cambodia Landmine Museum near Banteay Srei? I have a post on it that you might enjoy reading.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14446320362676991083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-51391152835796338402015-02-04T17:41:10.242-06:002015-02-04T17:41:10.242-06:00What a beautiful essay to Cambodia. I studied the ...What a beautiful essay to Cambodia. I studied the country in high school and learned of all the atrocities in the country. It's amazing how they have recovered. I ended up visiting in 2005 and while there were some tourists, I think it has definitely grown in the 10 years since. I would love to revisit this country at some point in my life. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15362459147387577047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-398665772718969092015-02-03T21:42:57.130-06:002015-02-03T21:42:57.130-06:00An extremely well written post - I am glad that yo...An extremely well written post - I am glad that you help to teach your children about donating to the right causes. It must have been hard to turn down the children that were begging but it is for the greater good. It is also interesting that many sites are owned privately and the governments don't see any money from it. That's too bad really, as you'd like to see a nation profiting from all of its popularity. I'd love to visit Cambodia someday. Thanks for joining us at #WeekendWanderlust.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08488356652035798731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-60587692598760782992015-02-03T16:41:34.869-06:002015-02-03T16:41:34.869-06:00Oh my gosh, that hotel pool might be the prettiest...Oh my gosh, that hotel pool might be the prettiest one I've ever seen!<br /><br />Growing up, I think all I new about Cambodia was the news about horrible things happening. I'd love to see more.Jesshttp://icecreamandpermafrost.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-49129419532020882142015-02-03T00:32:06.309-06:002015-02-03T00:32:06.309-06:00It's these worthwhile causes on site that real...It's these worthwhile causes on site that really do deserve support. Siem Reap is growing by leaps and bounds with no control, it is a little scary. So different when I visited 15 years ago when it was just getting startedNoel Moratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11457118286298824928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-29675092490305289112015-02-02T22:38:07.391-06:002015-02-02T22:38:07.391-06:00Oh my gosh I'm so glad you didn't have Hae...Oh my gosh I'm so glad you didn't have Haemorrhagic Dengue Fever, Michele. That is wonderful that those folks are getting better health care afforded to them now. I so vividly remember the movie, The Killing Fields. That petrol station is crazy! Oh my gosh...one match...and yikes :)Mikehttp://pastmycurfew.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-23592195429381884862015-02-02T14:32:58.443-06:002015-02-02T14:32:58.443-06:00I had no idea that the Angkor temples are managed ...I had no idea that the Angkor temples are managed by a private company, I'm not surprised that that causes controversy amongst the locals. It must be a hard conversation explaining to your kids why you were trying to avoid giving money to break the cycle of poverty. I remember being a child in India and seeing children begging and being so upset with my Dad for not giving money and it was only as I got a bit older and he started to explain his rationale behind it that it started to make sense and like you say, there are other ways like the Love Cambodia organisation you've quoted that can help us all help in a more responsible way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-19816394401290300902015-02-01T09:41:16.832-06:002015-02-01T09:41:16.832-06:00Decided, not to contribute to the cycle of poverty...Decided, not to contribute to the cycle of poverty must have been super hard. But I just LOVE that you donated to Love Cambodia instead, that makes me smile. What a great role model you are!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12849862790925172552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-14666010921923229842015-02-01T05:54:44.648-06:002015-02-01T05:54:44.648-06:00Also Michele, Thanks a million for being such a gr...Also Michele, Thanks a million for being such a great supporter of #wkendtravelinspiration. This post is very inspirational!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06954477073768042790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-88667802151691893262015-01-31T18:54:47.401-06:002015-01-31T18:54:47.401-06:00We visited Siem Reap in early 2013, and my experie...We visited Siem Reap in early 2013, and my experience and thoughts echo yours. The contrast between the luxurious hotel accomodation, and the rural housing we saw on a long drive out to one of the temples was particularly striking. We also experienced power blackouts during our stay. And yes, we also made a conscious decision not to hand over cash to those very cute and insistent kids at the temples. They were such clever kids - they'd strike up a conversation as you walked into the temple area, asking us where we were from and what our names were, then...about an hour later as we left, they'd come up to us, "Mrs Fairlie, Mrs Fairlie!...buy a bracelet? One dollar?". Such intelligent and motivated kids deserve to be in school getting an education, not out on the temples all day. Donating to an organisation that has that aim is a much more effective way of helping them. Alison Dennison (Roy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07550654678935098586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-23845879962794183252015-01-30T01:32:55.897-06:002015-01-30T01:32:55.897-06:00Michele, I agree with you. Cambodia was an eye-op...Michele, I agree with you. Cambodia was an eye-opener. In some ways, I think that Angkor Wat and the tourist industry are really helping the situation with the influx of money. However, it's also bad for the temples...Corinnehttp://www.reflectionsenroute.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-9030327334421355582015-01-29T23:38:03.530-06:002015-01-29T23:38:03.530-06:00It's amazing to see what goes on in Cambodia. ...It's amazing to see what goes on in Cambodia. I've been searching for ways to get back to see more (just need the right job). I heard some of the most amazing stories when I visited the Landmine Museum--they've been improving education in the area while also de-mining the countryside. As Nancie mentioned, you shouldn't give to child beggars because it reinforces that they don't need an education to make money, which leads to more problems when they're older and not "cute enough" to beg anymore. Chinamatthttp://boozefoodtravel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-65985032366781351082015-01-29T19:30:42.284-06:002015-01-29T19:30:42.284-06:00I've been to Cambodia twice, and both visits w...I've been to Cambodia twice, and both visits were before the time of luxury hotels in Siem Reap. That has all happened in the last 8 years or so. I have never heard the motor cycle taxis called remorks (definitely a newer term). I loved the temples and would like to go back again, and I am sure I would be amazed at the changes. I also made the decision not to give to the child beggars (you may noticed quite often that there is an expensive car parked just out of sight waiting for the kids). Someone is getting rich, but it isn't the kids. However, on both visits I did find a good cause to donate to. One I remember was run by two women from the States who provided money for kids to be able to go to school. It is heartwarming to see Cambodia rise up and hopefully things will continue to improve. Thanks for linking up this week :) #TPThursdayNanciehttp://budgettravelerssandbox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-7152046563129120852015-01-29T16:50:15.214-06:002015-01-29T16:50:15.214-06:00I found Cambodia to be really interesting and the ...I found Cambodia to be really interesting and the people amazed me with what they have survived and rebounded from. But it was definitely one of the toughest places I've visited on an emotional level. I didn't have a single good night's sleep in Phnom Penh (but I'm not sorry I visited).eileen @ FamiliesGo!http://www.familiesgotravel.com/2015/01/whats-new-family-travel-2015-resorts-theme-parks/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-55633037246818353802015-01-29T16:46:29.667-06:002015-01-29T16:46:29.667-06:00This is such a well written, thoughtful post. It&#...This is such a well written, thoughtful post. It's funny how travel changes us and how we carry the images of places and people we've encountered abroad back home with us and draw on those memories in our daily lives. It's good to know that people like Dr. Richner are doing whatever they can to help alleviate the situation there. And it's always heartbreaking to encounter begging children, but good for you for donating in a responsible way instead.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02909186038115201568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-35220043018501644862015-01-29T08:06:06.292-06:002015-01-29T08:06:06.292-06:00It's great to hear your positive account of pr...It's great to hear your positive account of progress in Cambodia. I visisted in 1994 when climbing around the temples around Angkor really was like being in an Indiana Jones movie and the person I hooked up with and I were usually the only people there. I saw Angkor Wat itself with only a handful of monks for company. There were no real hotels in the area and only basic guest houses and the airport was very rustic. Tourism had barely started, and landmines were plentiful. I'd love to go back but I fear I could be disappointed with all the crowds. So it's good to hear that although there is the inevitable rich-poor divide, education is a priority and health too.Phoebe @ Lou Messugohttp://www.loumessugo.com/en/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054224870283073737.post-8944971572541650352015-01-29T07:17:52.742-06:002015-01-29T07:17:52.742-06:00Exotic place...Exotic place...Muza-chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09397251511678040458noreply@blogger.com