For our journey from Siem Reap to Koh Chang via the Thai border in Poipet, we have booked a car, in order to see something of the country. Via the National Highway 6, that is lined with a number of renowned hotels in the urban area , we leave Siem Reap. Afterward, the highway leads […]
Cambodia
Apsara Dance and Dinner in Siem Reap
The Apsara dance is an essential part of the Cambodian culture and has its origin in the 7th century. Who does not know the reliefs of the dancing women in the temples of Angkor. Apsara dance The roots of the Apsara dance lie in Hindu and Buddhist mythology. Under King Jayavarman VII, there were over […]
Central Boutique Angkor Hotel Siem Reap and Bad Weather?
It is November 29th and we just come back to the Central Boutique Angkor Hotel. On the way back from the large temple round in Angkor, where we have visited six temples, it started already to rain lightly, but now the heavy tropical rain is pattering down. We sit on our covered patio outside our room […]
Angkor Temples and photo shooting – Cambodia
Angkor temples are a perfect backdrop for photo shootings. So we are not surprised to see some of them during our visit of the Angkor temples Neak Pean, Prasat Ta Som, Eastern Mebon and Prasat Pre Rup. After we visited Preah Khan we continue to Northern Baray, one of three major reservoirs. Neak Pean – The […]
Preah Khan – the holy city of victory
In order to reach Preah Khan, the temple complex north of Angkor Thom, we take nearly the same route as the day before. Our moped-rickshaw drives past Angkor Wat, through the south gate of Angkor Thom and past the Bayon and the Terrace of the Elephants. After we have let the northern town gate and […]