Cashew Farming in Cambodia: Lives Shaped by Land and History
I spent a day with a family who grow cashews and other crops in tough conditions in southern Cambodia. Their story is worth telling.
Steve is a former Army officer and technology manager, now semi-retired and living in Melbourne. He enjoys adventurous travel and believes that good stories should be shared. He founded the Dusty Boots Journal as a means to connect those with similar interests.
Bia Hoi – Drink Like a Local in Vietnam
Pull up a plastic stool, grab a bowl of peanuts, and shout “Mot-Hai-Ba-Dzo!” Bia hoi — northern Vietnam’s beloved “fresh beer” — is cheap, cheerful, and best shared with locals before it goes flat at sundown.
Getting By In Rajasthan
Rajasthan’s rural entrepreneurs craft soap, incense and ornaments while battling unfair lending — stories of resilience, faith and community on India’s sun-baked plains.
Climb the Highest Peak in Singapore!
Sherpas and bottled oxygen are entirely optional on this less than arduous trek to the summit.
Fort Sinaghad: 1000 Years of Empires and Battles
Ramble across 1000 years of conquering and re-conquering. Enjoy a meal with an amazing view.
Taking The Slow Train Around Yangon
This four hour train trip is a great way to get a feel for how the locals live. Make friends and learn a few words of the language along the way.
Peanut Farming in Cambodia: Insight into Village Life
I spent a day stripping peanuts from stalks in a Cambodian village. And learnt a lot about how hard life can be, and how people can rise above the hardships.
Low Season on Koh Lanta
This island in the Andaman Sea has a casual atmosphere and an interesting history. Avoid the crowds by coming in July or August.
Climbing Fire Mountain
This is a tough climb in the dark. But at dawn you are rewarded with a view straight into the pit of fire and brimstone.
Kampot Pepper Is A Cambodian Treasure
Kampot pepper is regarded as the best in the world, and it retails for $600 per kilo in our markets. But where does it come from? Read on.