Ever since our scouting mission to China back in April/May we’ve been a bit busy and living in separate countries, but haven’t abandoned hope of taking holiday together as a means of getting away and getting together for some much needed fun.

Initially we were hoping to visit to Europe and wander cobblestone streets, ride bikes, and sit in quiet cafes along the riverside sipping tea and eating pastries, but trying to coordinate flights between the two of us proved more challenging than we anticipated.

Every time we thought we had something mapped out, tickets either sold out, soared in price, or the airlines had us rerouted with some truly horrendous layovers. If we had approval a few weeks ago, we might have a different story, but some times in life you have to adjust your plans.

So where could we go on such short notice?

Oddly enough the best option turned out to be a familiar one…Cambodia.

Cambodia, didn’t you two already visit there on your honeymoon?

Yes, but in all fairness we were only there for two plus days and have always wanted to return. I suppose it’s hard to explain, but Cambodia is one of the few countries on earth where you can feel every possible human emotion in the span of a short time and to an incredibly powerful degree. You find yourself awestruck, haunted, and enchanted all at the same time.

This time we will start out in Phnom Penh and venture back to Angkor Wat in Siem Reap for a better look. To be honest we only spent one day there the last time and only scratched the surface of what remains one of the world’s hidden wonders.

So with visas, malaria meds, and a ton of sunscreen we’re heading back!