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A visit to the Citadel of Beauties, presumably after numerous carvings of demi-goddesses found around the temple, is truly a must.  Much smaller compared to other temples in Angkor complex, the pinkish temple is becoming more radiant at sunset. Western archeologist calls this temple, dedicated to Shiva, a jewel of Khmer art. The locals often [...]

Angkor Thom, literally means the Great City in Khmer, was the longest capital city of ancient Khmer kingdom. In the center of this ancient city, lies a temple called Bayon that has 52 towers adorned with big graceful expressions of the King Jayavarman VII. Bayon Temple shows Hindu-Buddhist element. During Jayavarman VII’s golden era, Angkor [...]

Monastery of the King (Ta Prohm in Khmer) was dedicated to the Queen Mother of King Jayavarman VII. The temple is considered one of the most revered structures of Angkor Wat. The temple, a setting of Hollywood’s box office movie Tomb Raider, is still clutched by the living jungle making it one of the most [...]

Wat, means pagoda or temple in Khmer, is something that Siem Reap numerously has within its vicinity.  There are 13 pagodas around Siem Reap: four located downtown, five at the north of the city, and four others can be found on the way to the Tonle Sap. Most Cambodians observe Therravada Buddhist and Pagoda plays [...]

The lost city of Koh Ker was briefly an ancient Khmer capital. The site, located 3 hours away from Angkor Wat, has been forgotten for so many centuries most of its structures are overgrown by trees and roots. Koh Ker didn’t experience any major restoration and visitor’s facilities until a few years ago.  With spectacular [...]

Doctor Beat Richner, oftenly introduce himself using his stage name Beatocello, is a pediatrician by occupation and cellist by passion. He has been actively providing his expertise to the Cambodian government in rebuilding children’s hospitals and promoting health care for treatable diseases that still a common killer in Cambodia due to poverty. Beatocello held free [...]

Siem Reap is Cambodia’s main attraction, but how to experience the city without having that boring tour after taste? Experience Cambodia’s charming rural life on top of the all terrain vehicle. Quad Adventure Cambodia offers some amazing trips around Siem Reap and its pristine countryside.   Their 5 days, 4 nights Angkor Adventure Tour promise you [...]

Golf is the favorite sport of the upper class and expatriate communities in Cambodia. Cambodia aims to have eight international standard golf courses in 2010 and hoping to be the top golf destination in Asia. 18 holes course of the Angkor Golf Resort, fabulously designed by Nick Faldo, was open in 2007 and is Cambodia’s [...]

Deep tissue massage is a part of Asian culture. In many Asian countries, the effect of massage can have equal relaxation effect like Yoga or Tai Chi, that’s why in some Asian countries, with no pun intended, massage is nicknamed “Yoga for the lazy”. Khmer massage is less popular than its neighbor kingdom Thailand, but [...]

A visit to the Citadel of Beauties, presumably after numerous carvings of demi-goddesses found around the temple, is truly a must.  Much smaller compared to other temples in Angkor complex, the pinkish temple is becoming more radiant at sunset. Western archeologist calls this temple, dedicated to Shiva, a jewel of Khmer art. The locals often [...]