Kari On Traveling

Hello & welcome to my blog! My name is Kari and I am passionate about intentional travel. This space is dedicated to sharing my experiences, recommendations, and stories I’ve collected along my travels. My hope is to share a little bit of everything, from my favorite places to grab food and a coffee, to travel tips, cultural insights, and unique experiences.

For me, meaningful travel comes from learning about the culture, food, history, and everyday life of the places I visit while connecting with the local community and fellow travelers. I strive to travel purposefully by taking the time to understand historical contexts and supporting local businesses and community initiatives whenever possible. I believe travel has the power to broaden perspectives and foster connection and I hope this blog encourages others to explore the world with curiosity, respect, and purpose.

  • Koh Rong Island Travel Guide: How to Spend a Day on Koh Rong, Cambodia

    Koh Rong is a tropical island just off the southern coast of Cambodia, known for its turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and green jungle landscapes. Whether you’re looking for lively backpacker hostels or luxury eco resorts, snorkeling adventures or relaxing beach days, the island offers something for every type of traveler. In this guide, I’ll…

  • The Best Restaurants in Kampot, Cambodia: My Top 5 Favorite Places to Eat in Kampot

    Kampot, Cambodia is a small riverside town, home to a vibrant local Cambodian and global expat community. This combination of culture has produced a variety of restaurants serving delicious local and global cuisines. In this guide I will share my favorite places to grab a bite in Kampot. From traditional Khmer and Thai cuisine, Western…

  • The Best Things to do in Kampot, Cambodia: My Top 5 Favorite Activities 

    Kampot was unexpectedly one of my favorite places in Cambodia. This quiet river side town has a local charm and stunning nature. While I enjoy exploring a city, I prefer to seek out smaller towns with charisma and personality, and Kampot offers just that.  From a passer byer, Kampot might not seem like there is…

  • A Week in Mondragon, Spain: Cooperatives, Culture, and the Basque Country

    I spent a week in the Basque Country exploring the cities of Bilbao and Mondragon, immersing myself in the Basque culture and learning about the Mondragon Corporation. Founded in the town of Mondragon in 1956 by Don Jose María Arizmendiarrieta, the Mondragon Corporation is a group of worker cooperatives that consists of 81 cooperatives operating…

  • How to Spend a Day in Phnom Penh, Cambodia: Is Phnom Penh Worth Visiting?

    Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia and earned the nickname “The Pearl of Asia”, during the French colonial era in the early 1900s, which led to Khmer and French inspired architecture, bustling city streets, and vibrant culture. Today the city experiences rapid modern development and sports a sky line of high rises along the…

  • The Best Cocktail Bars in Siem Reap: My Top 4 Favorite Bars 

    Pub Street in Siem Reap is a popular night time destination for locals and tourists. I checked it out and I personally wasn’t a big fan. I prefer an intimate bar to a loud and over priced club and lucky for me, Siem Reap has a lovely cocktail bar scene.  During my one month stay…