Ao Nang, a resort with about 8,000 inhabitants, lies in the province of Krabi in southern Thailand, approx 30 km from Krabi Airport. In the ’90s, the former fishing village was still traded as a secret among backpackers. Today, the place lives mainly from tourism. Ao Nang is popular because of its almost 2 km […]
Day Trip from Ao Nang to James Bond Island
The James Bond Island has always fascinated us and we wanted to see the famous rock once with your own eyes. The island lies in the Ao Phang Nga National Park between Phuket and Krabi and you can book day trips at both places. We decide on Krabi and make a short trip from Bangkok to the […]
From Siem Reap to the Thai Border Poipet
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 […]
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 […]