Kolkata and skin.

In Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and now India Hozumi has been getting effusive praise from women for her smooth, fair skin and youthful looks. From people serving us lunch, passing by, sitting nearby in trains, out of the blue and from the most unexpected people. Gaggles of young women asking to have their pictures taken next to her. Less welcome is the stares and attention from guys, which has really peaked in India.

From Battambang to India

Someone claimed that Cambodia has the world's 7th fastest growing economy, though given it's current state any growth at all would presumably result in a high ranking. We couldn't leave Cambodia having only seen the economic marvel of Siem Reap, so we opted to visit the quieter town of Battambang to provide some sort of comparison.