After leaving Denver just after midnight, we flew to Miami to catch our connecting flight to Bridgetown, Barbados. Arriving at around 3pm to a downpour, we quickly cleared customs and were on our way in a taxi to Cobbler’s Cove, a Relais and Chateau property on the northwest coast. Driving…
On Monday, we’re up early, bags out at 7:30, breakfast at 8:00 and disembark/transfer at 10:00. By 11:00 we’re nearing the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon and the largest city in Vietnam. To Americans, Saigon means the Vietnam war – the capital of the Republic of South…
After mooring mid-stream overnight, we’re headed ashore via local boats to Sa Dec were we visit both on-water and on-land markets. The boats in the floating version of the market display their products (mangos, fish, chicken, etc.) by hoisting one of the product up a large pole. In the street…
Crossing into Vietnam, we’re now entering the Mekong Delta. This delta is famous for its agricultural production, providing nearly half of Vietnam’s rice harvest and making the country the second largest exporter of rice globally after Thailand. This area of some 15,000 square miles is also known for fish farms,…
After a rather somber ending to our time in Phnom Penh at the Killing Fields and S21, we unfortunately must bid goodbye to our Cambodian tour guides. These 4 have been with us since we first arrived in Siem Reap nearly a week ago. It’s been great traveling with them,…
Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city in Cambodia. Founded in 1434, the city was known as the “Pearl of Asia” for it’s beautiful French-built buildings and grand boulevards. Unfortunately it is also known for the dark, terrible past beginning with the evacuation of the city in 1975…
On Tuesday before departing Kampong Cham, the AMALotus offers a local excursion to a Buddha Garden and an orphanage. Back on board, we have lunch while the ship sails to Peam Chi Kang to visit a Buddhist Temple and Monastery. After our evening briefing and dinner, the ship arrives at…
Seven Seas Voyager emerged from dry-dock recently with a dramatic, breathtaking new interior and refreshed exterior decks. From the bold yet soothing tones of the Observation Lounge, to the inviting sophistication of Horizons, every area exudes a sense of style and elegance. All Penthouse Suites received stunning new décor with…
This morning we’re leaving Siem Reap to board our new home for the next 7 nights, the AMA Lotus river boat. In the wet season the boat is able to cruise through Tonle Sap lake for embarkation about 45 minutes outside of Siem Reap. However, the monsoon rains have been…
We opt out of the first morning tours since we’ve already seen Angkor Thom, the Terrace of Elephants and the Bayon. Instead we relax at the hotel with a leisurely breakfast and some email/blog catch-up. It’s been 7 years since we were last in Siem Reap and how things have…
