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
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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