Category Archives: Angkor Wat

Banteay Chhmar

AP visits the remote jungle temple of Banteay Chhmar. Called the “second Angkor Wat,” Banteay Chhmar approaches it in size, is more frozen in time than the manicured and made-over superstar, and has so far been spared the blights of … Continue reading →

Posted January 6, 2012, in Angkor Wat, Tourism, Travel | Tagged | Leave a comment

Angkor Wat, circa 1296

The City of Angkor – 1296AD from brentDmckee on Vimeo. VIA: Blue Lady Blog.

Posted November 2, 2011, in Angkor Wat, Siem Reap | Leave a comment

Buying a piece of Angkor

An American couple traveling through Thailand stumbled upon an antiques gallery in Bangkok, where they “fell in love” with a bas relief reportedly acquired from the Baphuon temple at Angkor Wat. The couple had doubts, of course. Was it authentic? … Continue reading →

Posted September 5, 2011, in Angkor Wat, Art | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Temples in the rain

Derek Ray of the San Diego Reader recently visited Angkor Wat. The best time to visit Angkor Wat – and most of the other temples – is in the early morning or late afternoon. The heat is less intense, and … Continue reading →

Posted August 19, 2011, in Angkor Wat | Tagged | Leave a comment