Cambodia is a lush jungle paradise with phenomenal food often overshadowed by its neighboring Thailand, a rich culture, a long and often tragic history, and overwhelmingly warm and inviting people. At the Angkor National Museum, learn about the history of Angkor Wat and its enigmatic rulers.

Travel, NatureYafen LiangFebruary 4, 2021travel, nature, angkor wat, siem reap, cambodia, tuktuk, jungle, ancient, angkor national museumComment

Phnom Bakheng at Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Phnom 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.

Travel, NatureYafen LiangDecember 2, 2020travel, nature, cambodia, siem reap, angkor wat, phnom bakheng, jungle, asia, templeComment

Angkor Thom Bayon Temple at Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Bayon 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.

Nature, TravelYafen LiangDecember 2, 2020nature, travel, jungle, angkor wat, angkor thom, bayon temple, siem reap, cambodia, asiaComment

Walk in Ubud in Bali, Idonesia

It’s no wonder that tourists flock to Bali, and in particular the jungle paradise of Ubud. Walk along Jl. Monkey Forest and visitors will find massage parlors, souvenir shops, and quaint eateries. Try some fresh tropical fruit smoothies, coffee (a lot of coffee is exported from Indonesia) and local dishes.