by Tanya dePape | Mar 8, 2017 | Vietnam Cambodia Thailand
Today I travelled from Danang to Hoi An-an ancient Vietnamese town eclectically comprised of French colonial architecture, ancient temples and wooden Chinese boathouses. Narrow roads strung together by vibrant paper latterns and interrupted by small canals. I arrive...
by Tanya dePape | Mar 9, 2017 | Vietnam Cambodia Thailand
Today I ventured off the beaten path, first by boat. Being from the coast, the water lends a welcomed, familiar perspective. I am the nautical observer, just far enough removed from the land, separated by these still waters, to capture each image. We arrive up river...
by Tanya dePape | Mar 11, 2017 | Vietnam Cambodia Thailand
A colleague of mine back home had enriched me with stories of the orphanage in Cambodia, New Hope for Cambodia Children, where he and his family have volunteered. It was my plan to spend a few days there while in Cambodia. Kathy picked me up at the airport and we...
by Tanya dePape | Mar 12, 2017 | Vietnam Cambodia Thailand
I walk alongside Kathy who makes her way to the centre of the village, “come on kids!” The children run from their clusters and congregate around her while she sets out the guidelines (“stay in pairs and don’t forget to get a receipt for every...
by Tanya dePape | Mar 13, 2017 | Vietnam Cambodia Thailand
It was my first night in Siem Reap-outside of my stay at the orphanage I had a few things on my agenda while in Cambodia. 1. See the famous Angkor Wat 2. Eat traditional Khmer food-and if that included species which have made it in the spectrum of most common...
by Tanya dePape | Mar 14, 2017 | Vietnam Cambodia Thailand
What better way to explore the Cambodian outback than on a honda 125 cc (sporting a vintage war helmet). A little more horse power than a scooter but slow enough so I don’t break my neck. A word about riding bikes..there is truly no better way, in my opinion, to...