I spent about five days in Luang Prabang. As I mentioned in my first post about the ancient capital of Laos, this is a good place to slow down, and take in all the natural and cultural sights the town has to offer. But there are also some activities not too far from the city … Continue reading Exploring Kuang Si Falls and Pak Ou Caves: A Day Tour from Luang Prabang
Another cold welcoming Laos. A country that is still relatively under the radar, but perhaps for that reason it attracted me so. I landed in Luang Prabang shortly after 6pm, but the sun had set already and it was a dark night. During the late hours, the temperatures were also some of the lowest I’d … Continue reading Luang Prabang: exploring the spiritual ancient capital of Laos
Siem Reap can be a sleepy town or a complete madness, depending on the hour of the day. It’s definitely far from the busy Phnom Penh, but as the sun starts to set, with a slight drop in temperature, the pub street opens with its loud music and blinding lights, all the massage parlours start … Continue reading Siem Reap and Kampong Phluk: Contrasts of Privilege and Reality
A new day in Angkor Complex and a new guide. Whilst on my first visit I was in awe by the size and grandeur of the temples, laughing out loud to the stories and jokes of the guide, on this day I would be mostly impressed by the delicate and intricate carvings found in the … Continue reading Angkor Complex: Delicate Carvings and Heartbreaking Reality
After my bad experience in Phnom Penh, I arrived in Siem Reap feeling mentally exhausted. I had decided to stay at an Ibis, a chain hotel, hoping that’d give me some resemblance to the cleaning standards from back home, hoping I could have a good night’s sleep, and praying for a window. The moment I … Continue reading Angkor Wat from Sunrise: Cultural Education & Nature’s Triumph
The Winged Bone 