Floating the Kampot River in Cambodia

Floating the Kampot River in Cambodia

For the ultimate in relaxation, visitors to southern Cambodia need look no further than the Kampot River. Running through the middle of charming French-colonial Kampot, the riverway is actually part of an estuary, mixing fresh and saltwater depending on the tide. It is easy to take in the ambiance from a comfy chair at any of the riverside guesthouses, but best experienced through a leisurely float.

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Southern Cambodia

Southern Cambodia

Cambodia’s southern coastline, though much shorter than the coasts of neighbors Thailand and Vietnam, offers many striking experiences and local flavor.  Small but happening, the town of Kampot is a great base of operations.

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Good for the Goose

a friend called me.  He had been bird watching in an infrequented area.  While there, he observed that a live goose was caught in a muskrat trap.  The season for trapping muskrats ended over a month ago.  It was unlikely that a trapper would be by to take responsibility for this animal.  So, my conscientious friend tried to reach the goose in order to set it free.  However, the goose eluded him. 

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Eldon Russell Park

Eldon Russell Park

Eldon Russell Park is part of the Geauga County Park District in northeast Ohio.  It has one short trail that walks you through open field, into mature forest and along the Cuyahoga River.  It is a fantastic place for bird watching as well as launching small watercrafts. 

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Southern Mexico Ruins of Yaxchilán

Southern Mexico Ruins of Yaxchilán

The jungle here is very dense and full of biodiversity. The ruins are strategically located inside a large river bend that surrounds this ancient city on three sides.  Many large temples can be explored here including a few large labyrinths (bring a flashlight).

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