Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Where in the World Day 2......Cambodia

So today we are in Cambodia--the country is unique in that the population is very young due to the many civil wars it has had in the past 30 years. The US dollar is the currency of choice and there are some amazing places to see--one of which is the Russian Market. It is about the size of a small strip mall (three or four store) but as you will see it is packed from floor to roof with everything from wheels to tea cups!




Cambodia is famous for lacquered wood so I have a wonderful compact that has a great carved design--
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Make sure your ready to go as we hit another country in the morning!
Have a great day
Bryan
Posted by scrapguy at 3:00 AM

76 comments:

  1. Jess (aka Sparksgal)May 4, 2010 at 5:38 AM

    Would love to ck out the market in person. Looks like an interesting place to visit.

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  2. ScrapfaireMay 4, 2010 at 5:52 AM

    Fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing, not sure that I'll make it to Cambodia but it looks so cool!

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  3. Susan May 4, 2010 at 5:52 AM

    What could be more fun than hunting for treasures in a market like that. Very interesting.

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  4. AnonymousMay 4, 2010 at 5:57 AM

    Something to new to see everywhere you turn. :-)

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  5. Karyn NorrisMay 4, 2010 at 6:31 AM

    How fun! thanks for this series on your adventures. Can't wait for tomorrow.

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  6. Kim (aka MoeScrap)May 4, 2010 at 7:05 AM

    Bryan-thanks for sharing. I would hate haggling over prices too! I am looking forward to your vidoe in the morning!

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  7. DebJoAlMay 4, 2010 at 7:12 AM

    I'm not a haggler either. But my mom is!! I would have to take her with me. lol Carved compact is beautiful!

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  8. LAT CREATORMay 4, 2010 at 7:31 AM

    What fun and I kind of remember this place from The Amazing Race. I love that show - go "cowboys". I wouldn't make it very long, because I don't haggle very well either.

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  9. BobbiMay 4, 2010 at 7:43 AM

    That market looks so fun, I would love to just go in and walk around. Thanks for sharing this video.

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  10. LisaMay 4, 2010 at 8:16 AM

    Oooohh, can't wait to see this video, I love carved lacquered wood, it is so beautiful. Funny, you know, I look at pieces at different places, art shows, etc...and I admire the work, then put it down. I don't know why. LOL. Oh I'm so excited to go to Cambodia today!!!!

    Thanks Bryan!!!

    Lisa :)

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  11. AnonymousMay 4, 2010 at 8:16 AM

    This is so cool - it's a mini travel guide for everyone, not just scrappers! I just love stores like this and could lose myself in them for days. Thanks for sharing.
    MCF's Mimi

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  12. Teri BarefootMay 4, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    thanks for this we get to travel without leaving home everything is so great thanks again

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  13. jennydecuirMay 4, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    Love your video of the Russian Market. Isn't it amazing that people used to do ALL their shopping that way! The compact to picked is just beautiful.

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  14. UnknownMay 4, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    Love the Video Scrapguy! Thanks for taking me with you on your trip...:) Well Sort of anyway! LOL I'm enjoying the videos...:) Can't wait til tomorrow! (scrapper1969)

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  15. MimiMay 4, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    Wow, beautiful!!

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  16. JusthaveingfunMay 4, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    Wow there is a lot of things there. Thanks again for the video.

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  17. SusanMay 4, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    Thank you for taking us to Cambodia. It was fun to see the Russian Market and all of its variety!

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  18. StephanieMay 4, 2010 at 11:11 AM

    The video was great. I loved so much of the items. Thank you for sharing the compact.

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  19. VeronicaAMay 4, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    The Russian Market sounds like an old general store. The details of that compact are so intricate...beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
    Veronica
    vballen@comcast.net

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  20. Miss MackMay 4, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    I wish I had the money to travel! this mirror is beautiful!

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  21. AnonymousMay 4, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    I love traveling vicariously through your videos :) Hope you are having a wonderful time and thanks for posting.

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  22. Dakota BearMay 4, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    Your making it enticing to go to Asia. The mirror is gorgeous..

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  23. CharlotteMay 4, 2010 at 2:41 PM

    How fun you must have,that mirror is very BEAUTIFUL.

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  24. HeatherMay 4, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    Gorgeous mirror. And a wonderful adventure.

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  25. Cheryl BoglioliMay 4, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    What a great adventure. I hate haggling too! But I admire those that can.

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  26. Nancy CurtisMay 4, 2010 at 5:43 PM

    It is nice to have a guide who knows his way around. Thanks for taking me shopping! Love that compact.

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  27. SharonMay 4, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    How awesome! Thank you for the guided tour of shopping in Cambodia and that compact is beautiful!!! :)

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  28. ChrisMay 4, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    Thanks for the tour of Cambodia. I went to Mexico once where you had to haggle for everything and I did not like it either. But I did pretty good on the last car I bought. Guess I am learning.

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  29. Wendy RaffinMay 4, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    Brian, I must say I am a little envious of your talents, and now your travels! What amazing tours you have given us so far! Haggling is not my strong suit. Definitely non confrontational!! Thanks for sharing all you do!!

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  30. S.BaylesMay 4, 2010 at 8:31 PM

    Bryan,
    I tired to post a comment and for some reason it did not show. I love wood anything. I have furniture from NC. Enjoyed the video. Keep up the great job.

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  31. AnonymousMay 4, 2010 at 8:34 PM

    bryon you could do this for a living: conduct travel tours!!
    thank you again for taking me to cambodia!
    marie
    mea57_98@yahoo.com

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  32. barborusMay 4, 2010 at 8:37 PM

    Oh what fun shopping to make a girls heart stop. Looks like alot of fun to me. Can hardly wait till tomorrow's adventure

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  33. UnknownMay 4, 2010 at 8:51 PM

    Oooooh, I am so jealous. I would love to be there. I even saw some things I would have loved to haggle over. Thanks for sharing another wonderful video.

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  34. AprilsL8May 4, 2010 at 9:10 PM

    Great video! I can't wait to see the next one!

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  35. MartyMay 4, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    Love the market video it looks like more fun than our fle markets here.

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  36. LilGreenBugMay 4, 2010 at 9:34 PM

    Absolutely fascinating!!! You have been blessed with very interesting travel!!!

    thanks so much for taking us along!!

    Hugs!
    Linda

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  37. RuthannGMay 4, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    What an exciting adventure - thanks for sharing your trip w/ us!

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  38. AnnMay 4, 2010 at 9:50 PM

    Thanks for sharing your trip with us.
    Mstgane
    Ann

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  39. Kristie MaynardMay 4, 2010 at 9:52 PM

    Looks like a really amazing place to see. thanks for taking us on a trip there.

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  40. moknowsallMay 4, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    Man - are you so lucky and fortunate to be able to travel like that. Can you get me a job? I'll carry your suitcase, I'll carry your scrap stuff.... anything.... thanks

    Maureen
    mo_sala@pacbell.net

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  41. AnonymousMay 4, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    This is so much fun. Thanks so much for sharing this with all of us.
    michele
    tishy34@hotmail.com

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  42. JenniferMay 4, 2010 at 10:38 PM

    My goodness, Bryan!!!

    You picked some beautiful items! :) It's so nice of you to think of us while you're having a great time traveling the world (& I know it's hard to carry things back)!

    Thank you so much for sharing your adventures with us,

    Jennifer

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  43. MeemsMay 4, 2010 at 10:46 PM

    WOW! The Russian Market looks like my kind of place...but I'll never get there. Love the little compact you picked out. I think it would fit my hand perfectly! ;)

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  44. KathrynMay 5, 2010 at 12:18 AM

    Wow Bryan, you were lucky to have a friend to go with you in there. I am not a haggler and will not do it.

    Great blog candy. TFS Looking forward to the next stop on the tour. lol

    Kathryn

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  45. JenniMay 5, 2010 at 12:22 AM

    wow amazing place!

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  46. MariaMay 5, 2010 at 12:30 AM

    Thanks for another great video.

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  47. GabyCreates.comMay 5, 2010 at 1:20 AM

    Like Jennifer say, it is so nice to think of us on your trip! Thanks for sharing!

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  48. racheMay 5, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    That is so amazing! You are very blessed to be able to go.
    thanks for sharing

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  49. JenBenLolaMay 5, 2010 at 6:31 AM

    Thanks for taking us along on your trip! Having a great time! :)

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  50. AnonymousMay 5, 2010 at 6:46 AM

    What a site, thanks for taking us on such a nice Cambodia trip. See you in tomorrow.

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  51. ClaudiaMay 5, 2010 at 6:51 AM

    So so interesting.

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  52. niaggiMay 5, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    I love the compact!! Looks like my place to shop!! I could spend hours and hours there!!!

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  53. love2createMay 5, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    Great video again! I'm so enjoying visiting the world with you! And I love carved wood products, so I bet I would have spent a fortune at the Russian Market.

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  54. MaryellenMay 5, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    Thanks for the video of the market. It's not
    your average shopping experience when you have
    to haggle over everything. Love the compact,
    it is so unique!

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  55. texasladyMay 5, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    This is so nice of you to share your trip with us.
    Thank You

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  56. Kim.May 5, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    Oh Bryan what a market but I certainly couldn't haggle I am hopeless at it lol. The compact is beautiful I cannot believe the effort that has gone into making it.
    Kim xXx

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  57. maryMay 5, 2010 at 4:34 PM

    It looks like a flea market. I suppose the sales people would think "rich American" when it came time to haggle price. TFS!

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  58. AnonymousMay 5, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    What a wonderful time you must be having traveling all over the world. Thank you for sharing, it is like a mini-trip for the rest of us. Have a great time..lil missy

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  59. Grandma NancyMay 5, 2010 at 7:29 PM

    I feel fortunate that you are taking us with you on your trip! I'm thrilled to see places I will never go to. Thanks Bryan!

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  60. JoyMay 6, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    I assume this is teak wood that is lacquered? I was not aware that Cambodia used US dollars of choice..hmm... I know conversion is the choice for many Asian countries..they will take your US Dollar but you get more for converting it. Interesting.. thnx for sharing

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  61. Joy TraceyMay 6, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    This is SO WILD!! I love that glimpse into the Russian market - so cool! and what a crazy selection of items! HUGS!!

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  62. RoseMay 6, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    Shopping did you say shopping???Thank you for taken us to the Russian Market. I love going to the Farm Market & getting fresh fruits & veg. one of my favorite thing to do on the weekends. My bags are all pack & ready for another country.

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  63. mshadyMay 6, 2010 at 5:52 PM

    I love your shopping trips. Wish I could join you.

    MShady

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  64. flowerdiscoMay 6, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    wow...that compact is beautiful.

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  65. SaraMay 7, 2010 at 2:17 AM

    Hey Next time you go can I come to? I promise I won't be ANY trouble!!!

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  66. Denise TurnerMay 7, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    I am sponsoring a girl from Cambodia so, for me, this was especially interesting day.

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  67. JessicaMay 7, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    Wow Brian! What a great place to shop!!! I have a tea set that my uncle brought back to me from VietNam many many many years ago. There are a few dings in the china (the cats have no idea what it's worth to me!) but it's just a lovely now as it was then.

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  68. MizMaryAnnMay 7, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    You've been to so many places with your job and of course you also get to play a little. Lucky you.

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  69. Kimberly T.May 7, 2010 at 3:50 PM

    Very interesting, especially because my parents are in Russia right now. Cool to see some of their crafts and such.

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  70. mdogMay 8, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    Wow! Nice vacation!

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  71. coolnana72May 8, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    I have a lacquered wood side table dish that I pick up when I was stationed on Guam during the Viet Nam War and it is still as beautiful today as it was then--

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  72. MelissaMay 9, 2010 at 6:06 AM

    OMGoodness! That is GORGEOUS! I would absolutely love to have that to replace the old CoverGirl one I have! lol

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  73. JetMay 9, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    Gives me goosebumps I want to go on a journey "work" like you!! THANKS again for sharing! Both your expereince and your candy. :-)

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  74. JetMay 9, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    Bryan...THANKS again for sharing your experience. I would love to go to the Russian Market just once!

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  75. KimMay 10, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    Oh my gosh, this is so beautiful! What a great piece of blog candy to grace one of your followers with. Thanks for your generosity, and letting the rest of us live vicariously through the sharing of your trip Bryan, you're such an inspiration!

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  76. KarenMay 17, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    What a great way for us to see the world. Thank you for sharing your adventures and for getting blog candy to give away. I don't know how you fit everything in to your day!

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