A scenic and decorative gate which features an intricate arch and is lined with statues leading up to the gate, Tonle Om South Gate is a spectacle not to be missed. There are 54 figures that symbolize the devas in the bas-relief of the Churning of Sea of Milk, which can be seen at the main temple complex.
Read MoreProhm was once known as Rajavihara or monastery of the king but its modern name means ancestor Brahma. Part of the original Angkor Wat complex, it was built in 1186 A.D. What makes this temple notable are the trees that grow around and on the temple.
Read MorePhnom Bakheng is the state temple of the first Khmer capital at Angkor and was erected in the late ninth and early tenth century by King Yasovarman I. Meant to be a new capital for the king and emulating Mount Meru, home of the Hindu gods, it was abandoned soon after construction. It is the location of this hilltop temple that makes it unique in the complex.
Read MoreBayon Temple sits in the middle of Angkor Thom, the new capital that King Jayavarman built circa 1200 to signify a shift from Hinduism to Mahayana Buddhism. Often known as the “face temple” it was originally meant to be the king’s personal mausoleum.
Read MoreAngkor Wat is an ancient wonder. A complex of temples, it spans over 400 acres, and has seen worshippers of Hinduism and Buddhism. Erected by the Khmer King Suryavarman in the early 12th century, the temple was meant to be the capital and his eventual burying place. A joy and pride of the Cambodian nation, it is no wonder that it is the main attraction in Siem Reap.
Read MoreSeoul is the capital of South Korea, a very modernized city with an appreciation of the history that carried it into this century. Huge skyscrapers, a very efficient transportation system, and affinity for pop culture meshes well with old temples, palaces, and street markets.
Read MoreThe Fortress Wall of Seoul or Seoul City Wall surrounds the original city and runs nearly 19 kilometers around the city center. The stone borders, set along the four inner mountains of Bukhansan, Naksan, Namsan, and Inwangsan have gone through renovation efforts, though much of it remains the same.
Read MoreThe Gwangjang Market in Seoul is home to many delightful vendors and restaurants, with more than five thousand shops. Previously known as Dongdaemun Market, this traditional street market is one of the oldest and largest in South Korea and hosts nearly sixty-five thousand visitors daily.
Read MoreNusa Dua is a resort area in the southern part of Bali, Indonesia. Drastically different than the lush jungle of Ubud, Nusa Dua is a clean cut beach paradise. Amongst the attractions are resorts which beach access, water activities, Water Blow, and a more commercialized mall area with shops and restaurants.
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