Kate and I were very excited to find out that Angkor Wat had surprise monkeys lurking in it. I somehow forgot that monkeys do whatever they want and can be found outside of designated monkey habitats. Seeing monkeys when I’m … Continue reading Monkey Etiquette
One of my favorite activities during my trip to Asia was a sunset rice paddy ATV tour in Cambodia. Surprisingly, it wasn’t something I was particularly looking forward to before the trip started. I’d never driven an ATV or been … Continue reading Patties on Paddies on ATVs
1) Do Something. When I look at pictures that my friends and family have taken on vacation, I like for them to actually be in at least some of the pictures. Otherwise, I might as well just Google image search … Continue reading 4 Travel Photo Tips that have Nothing to do with Photography
Chances are, if you have traveled to Siem Reap, Cambodia, you plan on seeing at least one temple, probably a few. Since there are approximately eight kajillion temples, you will have to make some choices. Unless, of course, you are … Continue reading Honest Temple Guide to Cambodia
People often ask which country that I visited during my trip was my favorite. At first I want to answer like someone who is asked which of their children is their favorite; “each one was unique and special in its … Continue reading Visiting Siem Reap, Cambodia
As promised in a previous post, before I move on to my travels in Cambodia, I will share my tips for bus riding in Hong Kong. Here is what I did, and how I suggest you do not do the … Continue reading How Not to Ride the Bus in Hong Kong
I made up that time frame because my friend Kate and I were jet-lagged for our first (and only) two days in Hong Kong. All I know is that the sun came up and we did a thousand things, fell … Continue reading Hong Kong in 36 (ish) Hours
Victoria Peak is probably the top tourist destination in Hong Kong (see what I did there?). It’s the island’s tallest mountain, from which you can experience beautiful views of the city. My friend Kate and I opted to take the … Continue reading Hong Kong’s Victoria Peak
When I first realized I would be contributing to a blog for “explorers” I thought, am I really an explorer? More like Internet Explorer. I have never even considered myself “outdoorsy.” Sure, I spent a lot of time outdoors; I … Continue reading Live In New York, Become Intrepid Explorer
Lillian Ciardelli recently graduated with an MA in Animal Behavior and Conservation from Hunter College where she studied nonhuman animal personalities. She is currently working towards becoming an Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (ACAAB) in order to pursue a career … Continue reading Lillian Ciardelli
