Angkor Wat and Taj Mahal
Angkor Wat is often mentioned along with Taj Mahal, a monument located in Agra in India, constructed between 1631 and 1654 by a workforce of 20,000. Terms commonly used impressively by visitor to Siem Reap, the gateway to Ankgor Wat are: Man’s Greatest Temple to his Gods, the world’s largest religious building. Monday we returned...
Siem Reap: Beng Mealea Temple
About 77 km from Siem Reap by road, tourists can visit just another Ankgor Wat style temple, Beng Mealea. Yet unrestored, the ruin is worth to visit as the road is more accessible a couple years ago. On the third day, we wanted to get off the tourist trail a bit and asked about some...
Siem Reap: Angkor in Traveler's Wish-list
How many a words do we have to describe about ancient Angkor? And how many travelers on the planet dream of visiting the world’s great temple? For anyone who have only read and watched, but have not visited: Well, the whole reason I wanted to come to Cambodia is of course Angkor Wat. And anyone...
How Long Do You Want to Stay in Cambodia?
Planning ahead is one part of traveling. You might be regret to spend only a few days in Cambodia. Is three days enough? It depends on where you really wish to visit. Cambodia was by far the most remote and poor country i’ve ever visited. however, it was also one of the most beautiful… regretablly...
Mike Brown: Angkor Photography Festival
Contributed by: Mike Brown through Stuart Isett At the 2005 Angkor Photography Festival the renowned photo agency VII organized a workshop for photographers, run by the award winning photojournalist Gary Knight. Today we introduce the body of work produced in that workshop by American photographer Mike Brown on landmine victims in Cambodia: http://www.flickr.com/photos/angkorphotographyfestival/ sets/72157594199211550/ Since...
Siem Reap: Ta Prom Temple
What do you expect when you visit Angkor Wat for the first time in life? And what’s your favorite temple at the site of Ankgor in Siem Reap? Every visitor has his/her own perspective when it comes to things touchy. Our favorite of the temples near Siem Reap was Ta Phrom, where the ravages of...
Traveling Around Cambodia
Not that travel guide is not a complet set, but that the note by a traveler itself is something worthwhile to read. Whenever you really feel want something for good read about traveling in Cambodia then travel notes by travelers are promisingly the choice. A travel writer gives you insight, a travel weblogger tell you...
A Weekend in Siem Reap
There is a lot to describe when visiting a touristy destination like Angkor Wat, Siem Reap during the weekend. However, exploring the historical temples alone is not much fun without having interaction with the people you encounter. So this weekend was the big trip–Siem Reap and Angkor Wat. We are talking about the filet mignon,...
Siem Reap: World Cup Fever?
Any places on earth safe? Siem Reap? Perhaps not. Comparing to Phnom Penh probably this top tourist destination was better in the past few years, but is no longer up to that status. “Siem Reap‘s usually hailed as crime-free compared to Phnom Penh, but of course it’s not.” My neighbor – a lovely 50-something French...
First Visit to Angkor Wat
Making a first-time visit to the world’s greatest ancient temple, Angkor Wat in Siem Reap of Cambodia, is probaly one of the most amazing travel experiences. Since I had first seen pictures of Angkor Wat, five months previously, I had been imagining what it would be like to walk around. Trying to envisage its size...
