How can we explain this? Hmmm, there is a delusion behind people's ideas about opening and running your own business especially in a foreign country. We are lucky. Here in Cambodia is not as difficult as in the UK or Germany but believe me it is hard. If your motivations are to get rich quick... Continue Reading →
Stage 4: A brand – Logo
This was the most important step. A logo is vital in differentiating you from your competition. Three of us. Max, Logan and I spent two days brainstorming ideas. We played on photoshop trying to create something simple, memorable and different. I have done graphic design and photography in the past, self taught during college so... Continue Reading →
Stage 3. Construction
When it comes to building your home, hostel, business or anything in general there is always work to be done. We had a lot of work to do in terms of construction. The property is beautiful, unique and a preexisting arts boutique hotel but it is not a hostel so we had to make changes... Continue Reading →
My buiness partner Mari
We haven't posted anything for a while. Mostly because we are to busy and there is not much sleep we get every night. But I think it's time to write a new blog post about someone who changed my life and even made me a better person. I'm talking about Maricet Hawkey. "How funny is it... Continue Reading →
Stage 2. The name – White Rabbit Hostel, Siem Reap
If you vibe you vibe! - Max is laughing but we say this all the time. The property we chose has an existing theme, it was an art boutique hotel. I had not yet seen the property first hand but Max had sent me a lot of videos and pictures of the property. My first... Continue Reading →
Stage 1: Selecting a property
Here we are now, sitting in a cafe called Bio Lab opposite our hostel. We have begun working on the website and logo. I look to my left and I can see people doing some construction on the property. It is a weird feeling knowing that it is our hostel they are working on. Our... Continue Reading →
Meet Maricet
My name is Maricet, I am 25 from Brighton in England. Born in El Salvador. I met Max in Phnom Penh 2 and a half months ago. We are currently working together preparing to open a hostel in Siem Reap. I have asked myself many times how we got here. Travel life is a different... Continue Reading →
Meet Max
My name is Maximilian. I´m 22 years old grown up in a small town in Germany. This is my story of how I ended up in Cambodia to open up a Hostel.