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Phnom Penh, Cambodia

by Ben on 23/03/2021 27 comments

We flew into Phnom Penh from Vietnam (however, you can also book a Bus from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh) and after a small wait at immigration to get our visa on entry, were through, collecting our bags and into our waiting car (as always the board said Mr Ben!). […]

Hong Kong

by Ben on 11/03/2018 4 comments

We flew from Ishiagki in Japan with Hong Kong Express. Coming into land at the Hong Kong International airport was incredible with mile after mile of new bridges and roads being built far out into the ocean with massive oil rigs scattered around like confetti. After a short delay getting […]

Stavanger, Norway

by Ben on 05/08/2017 8 comments

Norway’s “Oil City” with a beautiful historically wooden old city centre and easy access to some of Norway’s most stunning landscape features.

Moscow, Russia

by Ben on 24/05/2017 4 comments

The heart of Russia, this iconic city is full of massive buildings and stunning historic locations, with an easy to use and extensive metro system. Arrival into Moscow by an over night train is a once in a life time experience.

St Petersburg, Russia

by Ben on 10/05/2017 1 comment

Our first view of Russia, from the air, was of frozen lakes, beaches covered by ice from the freezing sea and a bleak never ending landscape. That changed as the runway of St Petersburg airport came into view as the BA pilot landed (with a bump) and we taxi-ed to […]

South Iceland

by Ben on 15/01/2017 1 comment

The south coast of Iceland boasts some of the most beautiful natural places in the country. The area crams in a wild mix of volcanoes, glaciers, geysers, hot springs and waterfalls.

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Prague, Czech Republic

by Ben on 14/11/2016 2 comments

Living up to its name as one of the most romantic cities in the world, Prague has long been on my list to visit but has some how been bypassed repeatedly when newer (and potentially seemingly more excitingly) short haul flight routes opened up but finally a break in my […]

Luxembourg City

by Ben on 06/10/2015 1 comment

Often forgotten by anyone other than bankers, Luxembourg City hasn’t really been on the top of my travel list. Ever. But in hindsight, it should have.

Porto, Portugal

by Ben on 06/10/2015 5 comments

If you’ve ever dreamed of a vacation in Europe, check out this blog post from Ben’s Travels about the charming city of Porto in Portugal. Coming soon. Check out my other Europe trips such as https://benstravels.co.uk/paris-france and https://benstravels.co.uk/south-iceland and https://benstravels.co.uk/venice-italy and https://benstravels.co.uk/luxembourg-city and https://benstravels.co.uk/prague-czech-republic and https://benstravels.co.uk/porto-portugal and https://benstravels.co.uk/slovenia and https://benstravels.co.uk/climbing-mt-triglav-slovenia […]

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

by Ben on 06/10/2015 3 comments

If you’re going to be in the KL area for more than three days, it’s worth your time to get out of the city and see something of this tropical country. Here are some things I did during my visit. Coming soon. Check out my other Asia trips such as […]

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