Finding satisfying meals in Phnom Penh has been more challenging than I expected. Between disappointing restaurant experiences, relentless heat, and a particularly memorable encounter with a chicken wrap, dining out has become anything but predictable. Read the story on Medium →
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When a Three-Day Holiday Feels Like Three Weeks in Phnom Penh
A three-day holiday in Cambodia turned ordinary errands into unexpected challenges. Between closed restaurants, a search for an open laundromat, relentless heat, and a slippery evening walk, I was more than ready for some normalcy. Read the story on Medium →
The Bus Had Massage Seats, but I Couldn’t Relax
What should have been a comfortable bus ride from Saigon to Phnom Penh turned into eight and a half hours of unexpected border confusion, passport anxiety, and one thing after another. Thankfully, arriving in Cambodia gave me exactly the welcome I needed. Read the story on Medium →
From Goodbye Hugs to a Bug Zapper in My Hotel Room
After three months in Nha Trang, my departure started with goodbye hugs and a relaxing train ride. By midnight, I was in a Saigon hotel room surrounded by air fresheners, glowing electronics, and my very own bug zapper. Read the story on Medium →
The Medical Lab That Impressed Me More Than the International Hospital
Getting medical care while traveling can be unpredictable. During my time in Vietnam, the provider I expected the least from ended up impressing me the most. Read the story on Medium →
Why I Don’t Love Every Island
Looking back at my first trip to Thailand made me realize that some of the most beautiful places I visit are not necessarily the places I feel drawn to return to. As I plan where to go next, I’m thinking more about what makes a destination intriguing beyond a beautiful beach. Read the story onContinue reading “Why I Don’t Love Every Island”
Do I Really Need to Keep Chasing What’s Next?
As I plan the next few months of my travels, I have plenty of possibilities. Yet I keep coming back to places I already know and love. It has me wondering whether “What’s next?” is always the right question. Read the story on Medium →
Sometimes There Is an Easier Way
For weeks, I kept navigating the construction outside my hotel because I assumed there was no other option. Then I discovered another door, and it got me thinking about all the other ways I might be making life harder than it needs to be. Read the story on Medium →
The Tiny Hitchhiker That Ruined My Bedtime in Vietnam
I’ve been publishing a new travel story on Medium about once a week, so I thought I’d start sharing them here again. This week’s story is about a tiny hitchhiker that turned my bedtime routine into an unexpected adventure in Vietnam. It all started with what looked like an innocent little seed… Read the storyContinue reading “The Tiny Hitchhiker That Ruined My Bedtime in Vietnam”
Quick Update: Website Refresh Underway
Oops! This post went out by accident while I was updating my site. I’m currently rebuilding Cristin’s Adventures into a full website with pages for my books, travel resources, courses, and videos. Feel free to look around the site! You can now view my Courses here. I also have a page for my Books andContinue reading “Quick Update: Website Refresh Underway”
