Chiang Mai, Thailand
TEMPLES Chiang Mai is the most touristic city in the North of Thailand. It’s a cool city, I felt safe and didn’t get bored at all. We spent 4 nights here: we ate… Continue reading
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Kanchanaburi’s role in WWII, Thailand
The Bridge on the River Kwai After entering the Second World War in December 1941, the Japanese forces quickly overran most South-East Asia. In 1942, in order to have a short and secure… Continue reading
Chiang Rai, Thailand
The reason I wanted to visit Chiang Rai, a city in the North of Thailand, was to see the White Temple which is located just outside the city. But we also explored the… Continue reading
Ayutthaya, Thailand
Ayutthaya is located at one and half hours from Bangkok. For 400 years Ayutthaya was one of the biggest and most important cities in the world, with a blooming commerce and over a… Continue reading
Koh Chang Island, Thailand
Koh Chang, Thailand “Koh”= Island and “Chang”=Elephant in Thai language. Koh Chang is translated “Elephant island” named like this because of its shape. If you are looking for a quiet and Not crowded… Continue reading
Photos around Cambodia
These photos (mostly taken from from the car) didn’t fit in any of the other albums of Cambodia. Urmatoarele poze (majoritatea facute din masina) nu si-au gasit locul in celelalte albume din Cambodgia,… Continue reading
Angkor Wat by day (Cambodia)
Angkor Wat appears on Cambodia’s national flag and is the most popular and the most visited temple in Cambodia. I’ve showed you the sunrise at Angkor Wat, but let’s enjoy it’s splendor during… Continue reading
Phnom Pehn, the capital of Cambodia
Phnom Pehn is the capital of Cambodia, a quite filthy and creepy city in my opinion, in which I did not feel safe, mainly because all of the bad stories I’ve heard about… Continue reading
As if life had no meaning: Cambodia’s story (Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and The Killing Fields)
I am not the biggest fan of Phnom Pehn, but there are two things that made Cambodia’s capital worth the trip: the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek.… Continue reading
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap is the most famous and most touristic city in Cambodia, because it’s located at just few kilometers from Angkor Temples. Tourist sleep overnight in Siem Reap and go on day trips… Continue reading
8 beautiful Angkor temples, in Cambodia
Banteay Srei (“Citadel of the Women”) With fine, detailed, tridimensional carvings on the walls, that looks like concrete lace, Banteay Srei is one of my favourite Angkor temples. Legend says that it’s been… Continue reading
Ta Prohm – the jungle temple in Cambodia
Ta Prohm is by far my favorite temple of Angkor, in Cambodia- invaded by jungle, it has a mystical atmosphere and the big, strong roots embrace the walls giving the impression that the… Continue reading
Bayon – the temple of 216 faces at Angkor, Cambodia
The Bayon temple in Cambodia was the first Angkor temple that we visited in our Siem Reap trip. It became fast one of my favorite Angkor Temples (along with Ta Prohm and Banteay… Continue reading
6 less famous temples at Angkor in Cambodia
They may not be as famous as Ta Prohm, Bayon or Banteay Srei, but they are as beautiful and inspiring. I am going to present to you the following six temples: Baphuon, Phimeanakas,… Continue reading
Sunrise at Angkor Wat, Cambodia
We woke up at 4:30 AM, arrived at Angkor Wat around 5:30 AM and many people were already there waiting for Mother Nature’s sunrise at one of the most famous and beautiful temples… Continue reading
Life on a floating village (Kompong Phluk in Cambodia)
The Floating Village Kompong Phluk is a floating village on Tonle Sap (the biggest freshwater lake in Cambodia) not far from Siem Reap (about one hour by car – we had a private… Continue reading
Cooking school in Chiang Mai, Thailand
There are many cooking schools all over Thailand. We had some extra spare time in Chiang Mai so we went to Thai Farm Cooking School. I chose this cooking school because all the… Continue reading
Bangkok, day 3 – markets and malls
There are many markets and shopping centers in Bangkok, each stand selling different products than the others, with big diversity and many choices. Pratunam Market in Bangkok Apparently it’s the cheapest market in… Continue reading
Touching the stars in Bangkok, Thailand – Sirocco Sky Bar
The Sirocco Sky Bar in Bangkok is the highest rooftop bar in the city, located at the 63rd floor of Lebua State Tower – the second tallest building in Thailand. What makes Sirocco… Continue reading
Bangkok, day 2 – temples
On the second day in Bangkok, the plan was to see Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Grand Palace. (Wat=Temple) Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn/Templul Rasaritului) I thought I will see yet another… Continue reading
Bangkok, day 1 – the city
Night in Bangkok, view from the 16th floor Noaptea in Bangkok, vedere din camera de hotel A 5 star hotel with an infinity pool in Bangkok is a nice way of ending a… Continue reading
Koh Wai Island, Thailand
I’ve always dreamt of being in a place that looks like a wallpaper for the monitor, with palm trees leaning over the sea, blue sky, turquoise waters. I think Koh Wai Island in… Continue reading
The White Temple in Chiang Rai, Thailand
The White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) is a surreal looking temple located 13 km South of Chiang Rai, a city in the North of Tailand. The construction of the White Temple started in… Continue reading
Angels of Cambodia
Internet. Tablet. Smart phone. Facebook. Lots of clothes and fancy shoes. They want it and they have it. The kids in the world which I live in. But the world is not limited… Continue reading