After 31 years in the classroom, I retired, packed up my life and moved to Cambodia to start a new chapter. Riel American is about travel, retirement, food, culture, and discovering how far your money and sense of adventure can take you.
Moving to Cambodia meant adjusting to more than just a new culture. From venomous snakes and giant spiders to relentless mosquitoes, monsoon rains, tropical heat, and unexpected visitors inside our home, life in Kep has been an adventure. Here's what I've learned about living with the tropics, the challenges nobody warned me about, and why I wouldn't trade the experience.
After 31 years of teaching in New York, I retired and moved halfway around the world to Kep, Cambodia. From fresh seafood and quiet beaches to chaotic roads, tropical heat, and unexpected friendships, here's what everyday life is really like in this little seaside town—and why I'd choose Kep again in a heartbeat.
At 55, after divorce, retirement and selling nearly everything I owned, I boarded a plane for Cambodia to begin again. After three trips to the Kingdom of Wonder, I knew it was time to stop visiting and start living here. This is the story of leaving home, finding love, settling in Kep and the beginning of Riel American.
After years of camping and road trips, these are five camp kitchen accessories I found genuinely useful for making meals easier, cleaner, and enjoyable outdoors.
Discover the vibrant allure of Barcelona with our comprehensive travel guide. From breathtaking architecture to tantalizing cuisine, plan your dream trip to Barcelona today!
Route → miles → campgrounds → nights → estimated current costs → what I'd change today.
All-inclusive resorts promise convenience, relaxation, and a worry free vacation; but my experience left me wondering what travelers are giving up in return. Here are the reasons I stopped booking them and started traveling differently.
A Woman’s Guide To Packing Light For Extended Travel
Planning a trip to Arches National Park? After hiking Delicate Arch, exploring the Fiery Furnace and watching sunrise near Double O Arch, here’s what we learned—including the best hikes, must-see stops, Moab tips and how to plan the perfect day in Arches.
Planning your first trip to Venice? This updated two-day itinerary covers St. Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, Rialto, Dorsoduro, gondola rides, where to eat, where to stay, airport transportation, and the Venice travel tips we’ve learned from multiple visits.
Traveling light doesn’t mean leaving everything behind; it means packing smarter. After years of travel, I’ve learned what’s actually worth carrying and what just takes up valuable space. This updated carry-on packing list for men covers the clothes, gear, electronics, and travel essentials I rely on to stay comfortable, organized, and ready for just about anything; without dragging a giant suitcase around the world.
Your Step By Step Guide To Making France’s Most Famous Street Food
Planning three days in Paris? This itinerary covers the city’s must see sights, charming neighborhoods, great food, and practical tips to help you make the most of a short visit.
