Siem Reap is as small as Ozamiz and there ain’t no big malls around. However, they do have an array of specialized novelty shops dotting the city. Unlike Bangkok where everything are grand malls, Siem Reap has small stores lining up along Vithei Charles de Gaulle (Road to Angkor Wat). Based on our experience, it’s not […]
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Bayon: The Temple of Many Faces
My apologies for taking so long in writing this continuation of my Cambodia trip series. To answer the question from my previous post, the grandest attraction inside Angkor Thom is the Bayon Temple which stands enigmatically at the very center of the walled city. (Sacred Destinations) To initially unlock its mystery, the strategic location of […]
The South Gate of Angkor Thom
Gods on the left and demons on the right – these are the guardians of Cambodia’s “Great City”, Angkor Thom. As you may look closely, bad-looking heads with eyes piercing on you lining up on one side and kind-looking ones smiling at you on the other side. (Some of the heads here are only replicas […]
The Magic of Angkor Wat
(c) Tita Lilibeth “If you still believe in magic, you’re subject to enchantment.” – Toba Beta Captivated, in awe, tranced. Still can’t find the right word to explain what I felt when I was there. Just take a look at my face in the above photo and you’ll definitely agree with me. Thanks to Tita […]
Chasing Sunrise in Cambodia
Oh, what a grueling sched I have nowadays that I wish it’s gonna be 26 hours a day! (Before, I was only wishing for 25 but with the over overload, another hour extension is greatly desired.) I am just too busy with my senior high school and college loads that maintaining this blog ended up […]
