Throne Hall at the Royal Palace
Unlike some of the other places you will visit throughout Asia, the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh actually has a King living in it. Constructed in the 1860's, the palace has been the home to all royalty since, with exception to the time around the...
Runnin' and Gunnin' in Phnom Penh
Having survived a bone-rattling bus ride into Phnom Penh, I was in dire need of food. After a little recon at the hotel, I managed to find the oh-so-eclectic establishment named Riverside Bistro. This is a total misnomer. It's not really a bistro,...
Empty Angkor Wat
It can be done. It's true that Angkor Wat does see hundreds of thousands of visitors a year, and who knows how many on any given day. That being said, I was told that this ancient temple would be teeming with tourists and groups and guides and...
The Heart of Angkor Wat
With sandstone as the main material, the city center of Angkor Wat rests solemnly under blue skies just outside of Siem Reap. Built in the classic style of Khmer architecture, this building houses various courtyards, libraries and shrines that...
Crossing the Moat at Angkor Wat
If you've traversed safely through the epic expanse that is Angor Wat, you will be greeted by a final, dramatic scene such as this as you reach its center. This 350 meter causeway spans the distance between outer area the temple proper. Giddy...
Reverse Tree House
Usually you build a house in the tree, but at Angkor Wat it's not how things are done. Yes, there are a few questions about this photo that need to be asked and that I can answer, but one I cannot. Once you cross the threshold to Angkor Wat, you...
Night Market of Siem Reap
Packed with over 240 venders selling hand-made Cambodian crafts, the Night Market of Siem Reap is hands-down one of the best places to pick up unique souvenirs. Established in 2007, and running well into the nighttime hours, the market holds an...
Memorial at Choeung Ek
So as to not repeat the past, we must learn from it, even when it is difficult to face. Visiting the Buddhist memorial at Choeung Ek is one of those experiences. Located outside the city of Phnom Penh is the memorial and burial site of the victims...
