In our travels, there were several places that Carrie and I could not go. This was not because of some current political agenda or religious practice. No… we could not explore certain parts of the world, places you would think…
Bayon Temple and the “Tomb Raider” temple near Angor Wat
A deeper look at some of the temples surrounding Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
What Angkor Wat is really like.
Banteay Srei and Other Ancient Temples Near Siam Reap
Banteay Srei is known as the women’s temple, though it’s made of red lava rock. Banteay Srei and the other ancient temples near Angkor Wat are definitely worth a visit.
Ladies Making Sugar From Palm Tree Flowers
Near the temples around Angkor Wat, Cambodia we stopped to see women boiling palm flower nectar down into palm sugar. This palm sugar was so delicious!
Golden Mango Inn, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Golden Mango Inn in Siem Reap, Cambodia, near Angkor Wat review.
Night Bus from Sihanoukville to Siem Reap
Uncomfortable night bus from Sihanoukville to Siem Reap
A quick word about Sihanoukville, Cambodia
a backup plan for 4 days in Sihanoukville
S 21 Prison in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
S21 was a school converted into a prison. 1.5 million to 3 million people (over 1/4 of all Cambodians at the time) were killed between 1970-1979, either by Vietnamese guns, United States bombs.or at the hands of their own authoritarian governments.
Cruising up the Mekong River from Vietnam to Cambodia
Mekong River. There are hundreds of these floating homes. From Vietnam to Cambodia. Cruising the Mekong River into Cambodia was one of my favorite travel experiences.