{"id":2819,"date":"2026-08-09T11:51:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T10:51:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farawaynowtravels.com\/?page_id=2819"},"modified":"2026-08-09T12:46:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T11:46:00","slug":"our-top-10-destinations-after-6-years-of-travel","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/farawaynowtravels.com\/index.php\/our-top-10-destinations-after-6-years-of-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Top 10 Destinations After 6 Years of Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nearly six years ago we sold everything and started slow traveling the world. When we set out on this journey we had no expectation for how long we would travel, and while we had a short list of places we wanted to visit, we never would have guessed that we would still be traveling the world in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since we started this trip we have visited eighteen countries. We like to travel slow, usually spending several weeks in each location. This allows us to really get to know a place and have favorite restaurants, cafes, bars and shops. Spending more time in places also makes them feel more like home and we end up with favorite destinations that we return to over and over again. This familiarity probably helps to counter some of my desires to settle down. It also keeps us from getting burned out on traveling. We are still very much enjoying this slow travel lifestyle and don\u2019t plan to stop anytime soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We compiled this list of Our Ten Favorite Places After Six Years of Slow Travel based on several factors including our favorite types of food, cost of living, friendliness of the people and things to see and do. These are all places we want to visit again. They are not in any order as there is really no way we could rank them, and we don\u2019t have a single favorite place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phnom Penh, Cambodia\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whenever we arrive in Cambodia it feels like returning home. In 2014 we took a big chance and decided to move to Cambodia sight unseen. When we first I arrived, Phnom Penh seemed unmanageable, but exciting. We had never even been to SE Asia before and we took a big leap to move here. Everything was foreign but we soon began to uncover its charm.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first thing that struck us was how kind and sincere the people were. Many places in Asia are known for being friendly, but to me the people in Cambodia are not just friendly and courteous, they are genuinely interested in getting to know you, and we have forged many long term relationships during my stays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In 2014 Phnom Penh was incredibly interesting, but very rough around the edges. After a year in Cambodia we left and when we returned for the first time in 2022, Phnom Penh didn\u2019t even feel like the same city. Things are changing so fast here that now every time we return even if after just a year there are new, exciting things to see and do. Phnom Penh now has a thriving food scene with an amazing mix of traditional Khmer dishes and International cuisine. Alleys in the BKK neighborhoods have been transformed into trendy food and nightlife spots, and there is a bustling weekend night market that spans the riverside. Brewpubs and cocktail bars line the backstreets and coffee shops are filled with young people. The quality of life has undoubtedly improved for many people in Phnom Penh and the city continues to grow as people flock here from the countryside in search of a better life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For the first time traveler to Phnom Penh there are a lot of sights to see. While several revolve around Cambodia\u2019s tumultuous history there are also lovely temples, monasteries, palaces and museums, as well as a number of worthwhile day trip destinations. With a new international airport Phnom Penh is seeing more international tourists and while Cambodia\u2019s main attractions are the famous temples of Angkor Wat, spending time in the capital city should be a priority for anyone visiting Cambodia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find Out More in Our Guide to Phnom Penh Video<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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