Nan with a Backpack

Nan with a Backpack "Backpacks, adventures, and streets that smell stronger than morning coffee. Always one step at a time, always honest." Hi, I'm Sonja.

I was born in Southampton, England, and I’m a mum of 3 and a proud nan to 6 little adventurers. In 2022, I made the biggest leap of my life, I sold everything I owned, including my hairdressing business, packed a backpack, and set off to see the world. Now based in Siem Reap, Cambodia, I continue to explore new places, like my recent 10-day adventure in India, learning, laughing, and discovering a

long the way. Backpacks, adventures, and streets that smell stronger than morning coffee. Always one step at a time, always honest.

Loving the new Cambodia 🇰🇭 shirt colour. 🥰
09/05/2026

Loving the new Cambodia 🇰🇭 shirt colour. 🥰

Just in case anybody is wondering what the Internet is like here in Siem Reap Cambodia 🇰🇭
03/05/2026

Just in case anybody is wondering what the Internet is like here in Siem Reap Cambodia 🇰🇭

Rock ‘n’ roll bingo with Friends. At Bellas pizza.
01/05/2026

Rock ‘n’ roll bingo with Friends. At Bellas pizza.

🦷 Dental work in Siem Reap — and it won’t cost you a fortune!Last year I had a wisdom tooth removed here at Master Denta...
25/04/2026

🦷 Dental work in Siem Reap — and it won’t cost you a fortune!
Last year I had a wisdom tooth removed here at Master Dental Clinic in Siem Reap. The dentist was fantastic, professional, and I felt completely at ease.
Next week I’m going back for a clean and a filling — total cost? Just $25.
Back in the UK that would set you back well over £200.
If you’re living in Cambodia, or even just visiting, and you need dental work done — this place is worth knowing about. I wouldn’t keep going back if I didn’t trust them completely.
📍 Master Dental Clinic, Siem Reap

Went to see the new Michael Jackson film today at Legends Cinema in Siem Reap and really enjoyed it.Great music, good en...
24/04/2026

Went to see the new Michael Jackson film today at Legends Cinema in Siem Reap and really enjoyed it.

Great music, good energy, and kept me watching the whole way through. And only $3.50 🎶

Just a little one 🤣🫶🏼🇰🇭
24/04/2026

Just a little one 🤣🫶🏼🇰🇭

Wonderful meal out with friends this evening 🇰🇭🫶🏼🥰
22/04/2026

Wonderful meal out with friends this evening 🇰🇭🫶🏼🥰

21/04/2026

Forget the fancy spas.

My favourite massage in Siem Reap is a tiny outdoor spot on Night Market Street, right across from the night market and not far from Onederz Hostel Siem Reap.

Just a row of chairs on the street… and the loveliest ladies you could meet.

No aircon. No frills. No pretending.

But hands down, the best foot massage after a long day walking.

You sit there watching the world go by, feet being worked on, tension melting away… and suddenly, everything slows down.

This is what I love about travelling. It’s not always about luxury, it’s about finding those simple, genuine places that just get it right.

If you’re in Siem Reap, go find it. Your feet will thank you.

19/04/2026

The wind just flipped and everything changed.

One second still heat in Siem Reap… next second the house is creaking, the trees are bowing, and thunder is rolling in like it owns the place.

You can feel it building.

Is a storm incoming ⚡

See you all soon for Rock and Roll Bingo at Bella’s Pizzeria Restaurant on Sok San Road. 🫶🏼🇰🇭🥰
17/04/2026

See you all soon for Rock and Roll Bingo at Bella’s Pizzeria Restaurant on Sok San Road. 🫶🏼🇰🇭🥰

សួស្តាយឆ្នាំខ្មែរ - Happy Khmer New Year
16/04/2026

សួស្តាយឆ្នាំខ្មែរ - Happy Khmer New Year

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