The British Wanderer Who Never Left: Rediscovering Cambodia Through Andy Brouwer’s Eyes (Part 1) скачать в хорошем качестве

The British Wanderer Who Never Left: Rediscovering Cambodia Through Andy Brouwer’s Eyes (Part 1)

PHNOM PENH - Out of curiosity and the urge to venture far from home, Andy Brouwer, a British national, made his first five-day trip to Cambodia in 1994, a decision which changed his future endeavours for many decades to come. Although Brouwer knew the danger of the fragile peace which held Cambodia together in the early 1990s, he still decided to meticulously plan his trip to see in his own eyes what the country looked like after experiencing decades of fierce internal struggles. Each trip gave rise to the next, each visit provoked new friendship. Although the 1990s Cambodia was not a fancy destination, to Brouwer, it was challenging enough to create memorable lost-lasting memories. From losing his luggage after landing, to walking along the dirty streets of Phnom Penh, as well as the fear of Khmer Rouge soldiers retaliating, Brouwer transformed his difficult trip into an opportunity, a chance to introduce him to every corner of the Kingdom. After his frequent returns to Cambodia, Brouwer decided to stay in Cambodia since 2007. During these years, he has worked and gained recognition in multiple sectors such as film, travel, sport, journalism, and independent research. In this first section of the interview with Cambodianess, Brouwer explains in detail the stories that brought him to Cambodia, his unique experiences with the Khmer people, and his commitment to “rediscover” the ancient world of Cambodia hidden in forests far from the public attention. He also shares his unforgettable memory where he journeyed and slept at Preah Vihear temple, a highly revered Hindu mountain monument right at the frontier of Cambodia and Thailand.