of beauty and drowning
There is such a thing as being lost to reality. A reality spun by ancient dream weavers so that what you see is a reflection of what used to be. Angkor’s magic is like such, and we were willing to get...
View Articlethe finesse and the robust
Yes, this is an addendum to what Monette just posted couple of days back. Banteay Srei trully deserves an encore. Unlike other temples in Angkor, Banteay Srei is not within the cluster of structures...
View Articleon sadness…
“the tormented heart doesn’t just find happiness, it becomes happiness”. ¬umeed merchant. “the ground beneath her feet” by salman rushdie my feet draws me to the sound of rock. and you, i am not so...
View ArticleTarantula Canapé, anyone?
The town of Siem Reap is a provincial capital, a concrete oasis sprouted out of the vast land of scattered temples, rice fields and jungle. It has its own international airport and a fair share of...
View Articlethe living ruins (a photo essay)
Knowing locals and immersing in their everyday lives are the things that we never failed doing whenever we go out on a trip. It’s a leaning, enriching and inspiring experience. It makes us feel like...
View Articlecrossing the border
The Khmer empire constructed buildings, irrigation system, city structures that were far advanced during it’s time, superior to its neighboring counterparts. The fact that they were able to weave such...
View ArticleHello Stranger (Part 1): Siem Reap, Cambodia
“the tormented heart doesn’t just find happiness, it becomes happiness”. ¬umeed merchant. “the ground beneath her feet” by salman rushdie my feet drew me to the sound of rock. and you, i was not so...
View ArticleFlipPicks: Seven Buddhist Structures You Should Visit
We noticed that in previous blog entries we put too much words and thoughts. So for those who does not have the patience to read and prefer just looking at pictures, this is just for you, short and...
View Articlesiem reap the sequel
Half a decade ago, a hyper-active, overly excited and juvenile version of me first set foot on the rustic town of Siem Reap, the mecca for every small boys who dreamt of becoming Indiana Jones (or...
View Articlewar in the clouds: preah vihear
[click for bigger image] Far from the beaten roads of Siem Reap is an interesting yet less popular archeological UNESCO heritage site in Cambodia. The border disputes, proximity and perpetual military...
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