A hot breeze rustles the jungle foliage, and birds flit about noiselessly. The jungle silence envelopes the ancient stonework, and even the normally chattering tour groups have lowered their voices. Continue reading
Category Archives: Cambodia
Angkor Thom: Cambodia’s Last Khmer Capital
The Empire Builder’s Handbook says that the campaign must start at home. Supporters, subjects, and sycophants need tangible proof that the king has the wealth and power to rule and expand the kingdom. Continue reading
Angkor Wat: The Crown Jewel of Cambodia’s Ancient Capital
Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world; quite a statement considering the other sizable antiquities scattered around the globe. Continue reading
Angkor: Cambodia’s Ancient Heart
When it comes to planning our travel destinations, we’ve learned a couple of things about ourselves. First, if we talk about a place long enough, we eventually make a visit. And second, we can never predict where our inspiration will originate. Continue reading
The Apocalypse Has Come And Gone: Angkor’s Ta Prohm
We have to travel 5,250 miles southeast to reach the location for our next entry in the B&W Photo Challenge. Continue reading
Skin-Eating Fish Gain A Foothold in Cambodia
In the central market in Siem Reap, Cambodia an unusual and weird spa treatment has gained a foothold (pun intended). Continue reading
