Life in Siem Reap has been pretty dull lately. We just finished our first ever COVID lockdown and I was quite excited to get out of the house and wander around. While bars and restaurants aren't fully open yet, I had some fun wandering around the Pub Street area of downtown Siem Reap.
Under Construction
What was once the bustling hub of tourism in Siem Reap, Pub Street is still in disarray from a year-long construction project. Covid restrictions have slowed construction but they are slowly putting the pieces of the street back together. The earliest estimates for reopening are December of 2021, but I will be amazed if they meet this date.
Without Pub Street, there really isn't much to do in this town. I decided to take my latest NFT purchase out for a walk around the construction on Pub Street and do a little Photoshoot.
My Labbit AR NFT
The model for the photoshoot is actually an alternate reality image. I purchased the image as an NFT on VEVE Marketplace.
This particular NFT is part of Frank Kozik's famous Labbit series. This one dropped a few days ago and sold out in seconds. Luckily, I was able to get a low mint number. For $25 it was an amazing investment. I placed it on auction and the price has already reached $800! That's a hell of a return for 5 seconds of work and 3 days of waiting!
Anyways, I always like to do a few photos with any NFT I buy on VEVE before I sell it on the aftermarket. I hope you enjoy the images.
Are you Planning to Visit Siem Reap Soon?
If you are planning to visit Cambodia, I encourage you to stay up to date with local news. While COVID has never been really serious here, we do have constantly changing curfews, quarantines, and lockdowns in Siem Reap. Also, the entire town is under major construction. These photos are just the tip of the construction project underway. I honestly don't see it completed by the end of the year as projected. Still, visiting Siem Reap can be fun and interesting. There's always Angkor Wat and if you travel through town don't hesitate to hit me up for a beer or 10!
Want to learn more about VEVE and NFT Collectibles?
VEVE is the perfect place to start collecting or investing in NFTS. Their app is straightforward and you can pay with credit cards. They also have some of the most popular officially licensed NFTs including Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Ghostbusters, Star Trek, James Bond, and more.
Hope You Enjoyed These Photos!
I hope everyone is enjoying these posts. I'm sure everyone is anxious to get back out on the road and enjoy life the way we could before the pandemic.
I encourage everyone to do what they can to stay safe and stop the spread of Covid. This doesn't mean living in fear. Do what's right and do what you can to stay healthy! Let's beat this thing and get back to traveling!
Currently based in Siem Reap, Cambodia, I'm a solo-traveling digital nomad. Due to the pandemic, I've been living in Siem Reap for almost 2 years now. While I'm hoping to get back on the road soon, I'm not in a rush.
I'd love to connect with other travelers, digital nomads, gamers, or residents of Cambodia. Don't hesitate to say hi or send me an upvote!
You can learn more about me and my company at OneZen.me.
