There are a lot of ways to pay the bills in this world. Some just choose more dramatic ways than others.

Take this man for instance. He's set up shop working the street in the center of Siem Reap is his own way, and he's about to put on a show.

He pulls his trailer down the street, and double-parks his trailer in front of a motorcycle and a minivan with his torturous tools of the trade an arms-length away. The trailer has the worst sounding horn loudspeaker you've ever let pierce your eardrums, and a

Photo EssayDustin MainOctober 16, 2013Siem Reap - CambodiaCambodia, Asia, Fire, Siem Reap Comments

My 7 Links - A Quick Look at the Archives

I was recently (or months ago, but who's counting) nominated by Annie of Wayward Traveler and Dave of What's Dave Doing to take part in the "My 7 Links" project. The brainchild of the fine folks @ Tripbase, it's a neat way to look back at what is coming close to two years here at Skinny Backpacker.

1. My Most Beautiful Post: Underworld Live Redux

ArticlesDustin MainNovember 9, 2011Chiang Mai - ThailandSemla, Finland, Food, Thailand, Europe, Helsinki, Cambodia, Antarctica, War, Malaysia, The Travelers Mind, Germany, Asia, SwedenComment

My Date with an AK-47

This article is part of a new series called "The Travelers Mind" dealing with the psychology of travel with the goal of creating an ongoing discussion. If you have any suggestions for future posts please feel free to leave a comment below.

Photo of the Day - Tonle Sap From Above

Every year the Mekong River backs up and increases the size of Tonle Sap, the largest lake in Southeast Asia, from 2700 to 16000 square km. A prime breeding ground for fish, Tonle Sap is responsible for 75% of Cambodia's inland fish catch, and 60% of it's protein intake. Unfortunately, pollution (you can see in green), and planned dams along the Mekong threaten the lake, and the people who depend on it.

Photo of the Day - Death Bed

It was once a high school, but when the Khmer Rouge took power in Cambodia, it became the infamous S-21 prison. This metal frame bed and the blanket on top are all that remain in this room used between 1975 and 1979 to interrogate, torture, and kill...

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