TRAVEL OUTDOOR LOCALCOMMUNITY UNBEATENPATH
Welcome to Pathsunbeaten! My name is Giuseppe Emanuele Giampino. I am an experienced traveler from Italy and I am now based in Cambodia. Since 2011, I have been traveling off the beaten tracks. I aim to break my comfort zone. The experience has inspired me to the photo-traveling and video content creation concept. I am …
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In a memorable experience in Shaxi, Yunnan, I was invited by a stranger to celebrate his birthday with friends. We enjoyed a traditional mushroom hot pot featuring fresh local ingredients. This heartfelt encounter highlighted the importance of food as a connection to culture and the richness of embracing unexpected invitations while traveling.
This episode showcases life in Zuomolang, a rural village in China, highlighting its residents' self-reliance in food and textile production. Surprisingly, local convenience stores accept QR code payments through WeChat. Viewers are encouraged to watch the documentary to the end and provide feedback for future episodes.
In this episode, I documented my motorbike trip to waterfalls near Java, highlighting key stops: Kedai Kopi Pari for networking, Kedung Pedut waterfalls for a jump-off challenge, and Sedap Kota coffee shop for relaxation. The experience combined adventure with local culture, and I encourage viewers to watch the video and share feedback.
This video explores Perng Tanorn, the lost Spirit Mountain in Cambodia, near Siem Reap. Once an ancient Khmer capital, its spiritual traditions have diminished, especially post-pandemic. The serene location is ideal for meditation, featuring a significant Buddha engraving on a pink stone. The journey uncovers its legends and hidden beauty.
This episode features a visit to West Baray, a remarkable hydraulic structure from the ancient Khmer Empire located in Siem Reap Province near Angkor Wat. A drone captures its impressive shape, highlighting an artificial islet with a temple. Viewers are invited to enjoy the video-story showcasing this significant reservoir.
In this episode, I visited Koh Rong island for three days, where I enjoyed a morning beach hike led by a knowledgeable Cambodian woman. She guided me through a mangrove path and introduced me to leaves used in the national dish 'Khmer Amok.' A short video documentary is included.
In this episode, I experienced my first guided ECO-tour near Siem Reap, Cambodia, accompanied by my girlfriend Thailin, an expert in sustainable agriculture. We explored the local community of Krabei Riel, learning about handmade baskets and greenish farms. The insights offered a meaningful glimpse into rural Cambodian life.
The content describes a trip led by certified tour guide Samnang to inspect village communities near Angkor Wat. The two key stops included Phum Kouk Beng, known for ECO-sustainable agriculture, and Preah Dak, famous for roasted pig, palm cakes, and Khmer rice wine. The experience encourages watching a related video-documentary.
Here is the documentary about the Birds paradise. It focuses on the Pearaing Biodiversity Center near Siem Reap. This center is close by the Tonle Sap river. The tour was a deep exploration of the biodiversity conservation area. We checked how many different kinds of birds live in this secluded area. In addition, this can …
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Dear readers, I am glad to publish the new (video) documentary about the biggest floating village in Siem Reap province. The floating village lies along the Tonle Sap River, which flows into the lake of the same name. Check the map below: Kampong Khleang floating village is located approximately 50km from Siem Reap. You can …
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