Category: Travels
Siem Reap | Sunrise At Angkor Wat
The privilege to be able to walk through this ancient site, and to be able to actually clamber around, to touch history, the past, is awesome.
Siem Reap | Beautiful Baphuon!
Across the street from Bayon, is the beautifully renovated Baphuon. Originally built to worship the Hindu god, Shiva.
Siem Reap | The Magnificent Bayon Temple
Though the temple has gone back and forth between being a sacred place dedicated to Buddhism or to Hinduism, it has been concluded and generally accepted that the towers represent the face of Lokesvara, the bodhisattva of compassion.
Siem Reap | Ascending Baksei Chamkrong
Built as a Hindu sanctuary dedicated to Shiva, the name Baksei Chamkrong translates to “the bird that shelters under its wings.”
Cambodia | Bangkok to Siem Reap
The flight from Bangkok to Cambodia was exactly one hour. Super easy and well worth the money. We had thought about catching the bus or train, because it sounded like a great adventure. But in the end, we opted to save time.
Bangkok | An Evening Stroll Around Banglamphu
Stepping out of our hotel and the exploring the quaint neighborhood of Banglamphu, during our first evening in Bangkok!
Bangkok | Walking to Wat Chana Songkhram
On our way to the Grand Palace we spotted Wat Chanasongkhram, and couldn’t resist stopping in for a look.
Bangkok | Paying Respect at the City Pillar Shrine
This traditional Thai shrine contains what is believed to be the original pillar erected by King Rama I in 1782.
Bangkok | Touring the Grand Palace
No trip to Bangkok is complete without visiting the city’s most famous and lavish landmark, The Grand Palace!
Bangkok | Reclining Buddha, is Wat Pho!
After visiting the Grand Palace, take a short stroll over to Wat Pho to check out the majestic Reclining Buddha!
Bangkok | Wandering Down Khaosan Road
Checking out the touristy backpacker scene along Khao San Road is pretty much a must, especially during a first visit to Bangkok.
Siem Reap | Pre Rup At Sunset
A sunset tour of the delightful yet underrated Pre Rup, is a great way to ease into the Angkor Wat temples tour.