Water Puppet Theatre, Hanoi, Vietnam
January 2, 2024 in Vietnam ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
We booked onto the midafternoon slot for this busy performance, which had traditional instruments being played over the puppet show. There was elaborate dances, and skillfully played out scenes withRead more
St. Joseph Cathedral, Hanoi, Vietnam
January 2, 2024 in Vietnam ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Our last evening in Hanoi we wandered an area of the city we had managed to miss, seeking out the huge cathedral. It was a dominating sight in contrasting tones, with a Christmas scene at the front.Read more
Genocide Museum, Siem Reap, Cambodia
January 5, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
No photos or words could do this justice.
APOPO, Siem Reap, Cambodia
January 5, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
After a solemn start to the morning we decided on something that had a more positive light. It was another depressing start though, learning about the various different bombs which are still foundRead more
Botanical Garden, Siem Reap, Cambodia
January 5, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
As we were in the area we decided to have a wander around the Botanical garden to decompress, and found a nice space to have a walk. Didn't expect to also see so many animals too! Luke made friendsRead more
Angkor National Museum,Siem Reap,Cambodi
January 6, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Fantastic musuem that we visited in preparation for Angkor Wat, and surrounding areas. Lots of amazing artifacts and useful information - there was references to Wat Phou and My Son that we visited inRead more
Wat Bo, Siem Reap, Cambodia
January 7, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
A very quick stop here unfortunately, as we walked to this Wat on a national holiday without realising it would be closed...
Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
January 8, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
No introduction necessary, Angkor Wat was absolutely stunning. Huge site, with fantastic details remaining. We were lucky enough to be able to visit twice, and found some quiet places to explore bothRead more
Srah Srang, Siem Reap, Cambodia
January 8, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
Large altar with steps leading down to a lake, flanked on each side by naga's. Beautiful and peaceful to look out over
Banteay Kdei, Siem Reap, Cambodia
January 8, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
This was one of my favourite temples - it had everything! A stunning gate, magnificent leading building, and then it went further and further back, revealing more detailed carvings and massive trees.Read more
Ta Prohm, Siem Reap, Cambodia
January 8, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
This is known as the pretty temple and great for photos due to the amount of massive trees growing in and around the structures. It did mean there were far more people here 'doing it for the gram',Read more
Prasat Ta Keo, Siem Reap Cambodia
January 8, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
Another large temple I declined to climb all the way up, this one Luke found a friend up the top so when he descended we had a photographer and local guide for a few minutes!
Don Mao, Siem Reap, Cambodia
January 8, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
A really small temple which was mostly in ruin, Luke found this on Google maps and we quickly walked there after exploring a temple opposite. It was interesting to see the state that most of theRead more
Bayon Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia
January 8, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
This temple is most famous for the huge amount of heads carved into the building - it seems there's one everywhere you look!
We arrived at this temple late on the first day of exploring, and I wasRead more
Baphuon, Siem Reap, Cambodia
January 8, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
This was another of the final temples on the first day, unfortunately I didn't feel well enough to go up it then but we revisited for a magnificent sunset on our final day.
It had a long causewayRead more
Phimeanakas, Siem Reap, Cambodia
January 8, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
Large temple which isn't climbable anymore, used to be surrounded by a moat that had unfortunately dried up.
Terrace of the Elephants, Siem Reap
January 8, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Originally we weren't very impressed with this terrace on our first visit as it had been mostly covered for an event (we believe). On revisiting we managing to see lots more of the elephants andRead more
Terrace of the Leper King, Siem Reap
January 8, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
An enjoyable terrace to explore as you wound your way around the front and admired the intricate carvings. On the top there was a monument to Vishnu with a view out to other temples.
Northern Gate, Siem Reap, Cambodia
January 9, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Another imposing gate, without the Churning of the Milk sculptures at the sides but still magnificent to see.
Prasat Preah Khan, Siem Reap, Cambodia
January 9, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
A larger temple that is famous for having a double story building - still under debate was this was used for though. Really fun to explore as it hasn't been restored fully, but you can still seeRead more
Neak Poan, Siem Reap, Cambodia
January 9, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Another of my favourites, this unusual temple had a large reservoir surrounding it so you walked over a low bridge to get there. Within the reservoir you could see long thin fish swimming, lotus'sRead more
Ta Som, Siem Reap, Cambodia
January 9, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
A smaller but lovely temple to wander around, it had lovely gates on each side.
East Mebon, Siem Reap, Cambodia
January 9, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
A rather large temple, and one I decided to leave Luke to climb as I took photos of some beautiful butterflies. We met up at the shady side and sat on one of the steps for an enjoyable break
Pre Rup, Siem Reap, Cambodia
January 9, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
Magnificent temple, a bit of a climb up but the views are worth it!
Banteay Samré, Siem Reap, Cambodia
January 9, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
Another fantastic temple, this one was in such great condition that you could explore buildings and walk around the perimeter pretty easily. It was almost entirely empty too, which was surprising butRead more
TravelerLovely to see something so traditional