One of the main reasons exploring the temples of Angkor is so enjoyable is the way nature has been reclaiming the area for hundreds of years. more»

Ever since my friends in Japan were going nuts over their trips to Cambodia’s Angkor Temples, they’ve been up there at the top of my world travel hit list. And they didn’t disappoint! For those of you who aren’t familiar with the Temples of Angkor, they were built by the mighty Khmer Empire between 800 - 1400 AD. The area consists of tall monuments and vast buildings of carved stone that stretch for miles and miles among gorgeous lush forests. We bought a 3 day pass for $40 each and were driven to and from the sites each day by an incredibly friendly guy named Vinree. more»