Category Archives: Cambodia

Angkor Wat or Machu Picchu?

TripAdvisor recently came out with their annual World Wonder list, and Angkor Wat was honored as the top world landmark followed by last year’s winner, Machu Picchu.  I had the privilege of visiting both, and because I traveled to each … Continue reading

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Amazing Angkor!

I have been wanting to take this picture for at least a decade, and as I write this in my Chicago apartment with below freezing temperatures, I still cannot believe I actually went to Angkor Wat, and I can’t believe … Continue reading

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Angkor Dreams

 

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Entrance to Angkor Heaven

When I woke up on that Friday morning in Phnom Penh, I didn’t know how I ended up falling sleep.  I remember being excited the night prior and remember clutching the bed with my hands to make sure that I … Continue reading

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Phnom Penh, Part 2

My second day in Phnom Penh would be an emotional one since I was supposed to visit the Killing Fields.  I hesitated on doing this because it would be depressing and sad, but I felt it was necessary.  It was … Continue reading

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Phnom Penh, Part 1

When I landed at the Phnom Penh airport in Cambodia, I was immediately bitten twice on my arm by some mosquito while I was waiting for my luggage. Luckily, since the airport was very small, I didn’t wait too long … Continue reading

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Next…Cambodia and Thailand!

The countdown is ON.  I leave for Cambodia in 7 days!  Woo hoo!!!

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Wanderlust Bust

When you are addicted to travel, you get so excited that sometimes, you neglect or forget small details.  The only thing that matters is securing the airfare and hotel; all other small matters can be ironed out when you get … Continue reading

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Stairway to Heaven

I have decided, and I’m saying good bye, to most of my designer shoes and purse purchases from now on.  Wait.  What?  Did I just write that?  Pause…Yes.  I can’t believe myself but it’s true.  As I still have clothes … Continue reading

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East

So I’m going back East, closer to the country that I was born in.  I will also encounter Buddhist monks which will remind me of my childhood when I had to go with my parents to the Buddhist temple every … Continue reading

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