As you walk around Hanoi, you’ll quickly notice the same photos on display at every travel shop—stunning shots of Halong Bay, the terraced hills of Sapa, the karst landscapes of Tam Coc, and the winding mountain roads of Ha Giang….
Cambodia had long been on my bucket list—ever since I saw a photo of Angkor Wat bathed in the golden light of sunrise. That dream came true not once, but twice. I first visited Cambodia in November 2023, arriving by…
Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital, is a city that wears its history on its sleeve—layered, sometimes raw, but always compelling. Resting at the confluence of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers, it offered me a heady mix of gilded temples, French…
Few places in Southeast Asia blend ancient grandeur with vibrant local culture quite like Siem Reap. Nestled in the northwestern plains of Cambodia, this enchanting city is best known as the gateway to the legendary Angkor Archaeological Park, home to…
Few places on Earth rival the grandeur, mystery, and sheer scale of Angkor Wat — the crown jewel of Cambodia’s cultural and archaeological heritage. Rising majestically above the jungle near Siem Reap, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is more than…
Tucked inside the walls of Angkor Thom and just northwest of the famous Bayon Temple, Baphuon may not receive the same attention as Angkor Wat or Ta Prohm—but it is one of the most remarkable and technically challenging architectural feats…
Deep within the ancient city of Angkor lies a temple unlike any other—Ta Prohm. In contrast to the grand symmetry of Angkor Wat or the enigmatic faces of Bayon, Ta Prohm offers a vision of nature entwined with history. Giant…
Rising from the heart of Cambodia’s ancient city of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple is one of the most iconic and mysterious monuments in Southeast Asia. Unlike the sprawling, symmetrical beauty of Angkor Wat, Bayon greets visitors with a surreal forest…
Nestled in the fertile heartland of northwestern Cambodia, Battambang is a city where colonial charm, artistic spirit, and Khmer heritage converge in a beautifully quiet rhythm. Often overlooked for the iconic Angkor temples of Siem Reap or the beaches of…
In the heart of Cambodia, where tradition and storytelling intertwine beneath glowing lanterns and festival skies, shadow puppetry continues to thrive as a captivating cultural treasure. Known locally as Sbek Thom, this ancient art form dates back centuries and is…