Gyeongbokgung Palace, was the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty, and the largest of the Five Grand Palaces. There’s no doubt in my mind how hystorically rich and beautiful it is, but my knee was swollen, and I can only choose one. I decided on Changdeokgung Palace. So, why Changdeokgung? It is true that Gyeongbokgung has more Read more
I love Angkor Wat, just not the large amount of tourist that lingers there, packed together like sardines in a can, where breathing fresh air is a luxury. I prefer to get off the beaten track, to feel more like an ancient explorer, not a tourist. Lucky for me, 50km from Phnom Penh lays a hidden gem from Khmer history, older than Read more
The story of Bokor National Park, like many of our history is a fascinating but unfortunate one. A major tourist attraction, and the historical site of the dramatic showdown between the Khmer Rouge and the Vietnamese in 1979, Bokor National Park was sold in its entirety by the Hun Sen’s government to the Sokimex Group for $100m. Now, the hauntingly beautiful Read more
