We don’t know a lot about the Khmers. Khmer history is carved intricately into the stone walls of Khmer temples. But for the rest of us, the best description of day-to-day Khmer life comes from a visitor to Angkor named Zhou Daguan. Continue reading “Zhou Daguan – The First Travel Blogger?”
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Angkor Wat – It Makes You Think
People fortunate enough to travel usually see their fair share of impressive sights. I’ve certainly seen a few. But for me, Angkor Wat stands out. Seeing Angkor Wat makes you think. Continue reading “Angkor Wat – It Makes You Think”
A Visit to the Temples of Angkor
Finally! We’re going to see the temples of Angkor, the capital of the Khmer Empire, first-hand. Our guide is picking us up at 8:00 AM. We’ll visit a couple of temple sites this morning, have lunch, then visit a couple more this afternoon. Let’s go find out what these amazing structures and the people who built them are all about! Continue reading “A Visit to the Temples of Angkor”
Khmer 101
Today we arrived in Siem Reap, Cambodia. We checked into our hotel and got settled. Tomorrow we’ll tour temples and what remains of the capital city of the ancient Khmer Empire, including Angkor Wat. For us, it’ll be Khmer 101. Better rest up.! Continue reading “Khmer 101”
