Skip & Gabi Yetter: writers, travelers, foodies and former US media executives share their adventures, experiences and stories from their round the world travels after they leave the treadmill for a world of adventure
Meanderthalic musings on a steamy Sunday morning from the land of incredible contrasts. First, though, Happy Birthday to my dear daughter Emme, whom I spoke with this morning (yesterday afternoon, her time) in LA. It is difficult for me to believe…
» Read moreLiving in Cambodia for these past two weeks has already caused us to question some things. Such as “What really is civilization?” It struck us as we were setting up our lives here that some things are actually MORE efficient and simple than in the…
» Read moreA half-naked child pokes the dirty sidewalk with a stick along Norodorm Street as her parents labor nearby to heat steaming pots of cockles they sell to passersby. In the distance behind them looms the towering presence of Nagaworld, with its glea…
» Read moreIt has been quite a week. The word “humbling” comes to mind — mixed with a healthy dose of humour, I hasten to add. And every day has brought something new, unusual and fascinating. It makes me think of my friend, Susan who, after spending four y…
» Read moreI’ll say this about Cambodians, when it comes to living space they don’t mess around with bathroom availability. We’re two tours into our search for an apartment in Phnom Penh, and amidst the weird mix of layouts, designs, features and oddities we…
» Read moreThis time last week, we were sitting on a plane on our way to our new lives in southeast Asia. This afternoon we are meeting with a rental agent to start looking for a place to live. Each day becomes a little easier. I find myself getting up in th…
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