Frans & Claire’s travelogue

The road to Bokor.

The road to Bokor.

The road to Bokor is undergoing some upgrades. A sturdy 4WD is necessary and some patience, as you might find it necessary to wait while a section of road is made passable.

The New St. Regis Singapore

Photo Essay written 2 July 2008

The St Regis Singapore is a 6 star hotel that just had its grand opening in April, 2008.

Arrive and depart in style at the St. Regis Singapore.

Arrive and depart in style at the St. Regis Singapore.

The St. Regis Singapore offers Bentley service to/from the airport - at a price of course!

A bed you will not want to leave.

A bed you will not want to leave.

I don't know what thread count sheets can go up to, but this bed has got the maximum. A push button light console lets you choose your mood from "cozy" to "reading" and the butler is always just a buzzer away in case you want your coffee in bed.

You almost don't want to get them dirty.

You almost don't want to get them dirty.

I haven't been to Versailles yet, but I imagine the sinks in there must be similar to the ones in the St. Regis Singapore.

Incredible luxury at the St. Regis Singapore

Incredible luxury at the St. Regis Singapore

Marble, marble everywhere and even a TV embedded in the mirror to watch while you soak in the tub.

Capturing Ghosts

Capturing Ghosts

The abandoned casino at the Bokor Hill Station makes for a creepy photographic subject. It is said that the cliff behind the once bustling casino was used by many a bust gambler.

The smiling bartender at Riki Tiki Tavi

The smiling bartender at Riki Tiki Tavi

In the sleepy town of Kampot in southern Cambodia, the Riki Tiki Tavi bartender will quench your thirst with a cold beer or a single-malt from their extensive collection.

For Sale! Needs work...

For Sale! Needs work...

Even though crumbling French colonial shop houses abound in Kampot, there is apparently a huge real estate bubble going on in this sleepy riverside town.

Kampot is a sleepy place.

Kampot is a sleepy place.

Unlike in the capital, you should have no worries walking in the street in Kampot. The only thing that might run you over is a lone durian merchant.

Frans & Claire van der Lee

Frans & Claire van der Lee has been a member since 20 November 2007 and goes by vanderlee.

Currently in Bangkok.

Subscriber since February 2008!

We are on a year long journey around Asia. Frans is the photographer and Claire is the trip planner. We have recently been to Thailand, Bali, Laos, Vietnam, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Singapore. Korea, Mongolia, and Japan are next! We are from Washington, DC and Frans is also a web developer with www.vanderleeMEDIA.com

You can also find Frans & Claire at www.flickr.co...nderlee/sets.

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