Southeast Asia 9 Ways Immersing Yourself in Local Culture Enhances your Travel Experience (SE Asia) Pristine beaches, compelling history, sprawling rice terraces, and an abundance of activities to suit every type of traveler – Southeast Asia has these things in spades. It’s also steeped in rich, ancient customs and traditions that are remarkably different from those of the West. Taking a deep dive into local…
Southeast Asia What Makes Southeast Asia Different From Other Destinations Countries like Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam report record visitor numbers year after year. Just after tallying the first quarter of 2017 statistics, these countries, again, are on track to break last year’s records. But what makes this region such a special place for travelers?
Cambodia 240 ½: The Street Almost Never Mentioned in Phnom Penh Guidebooks 240 ½ is a hidden alleyway off-of the well-known Street 240, which offers visitors quirky clothing, street art and exclusive eating and drinking venues.
Southeast Asia Visiting the “Kingdom of Wonder”, and the country of “Endless Charm” Cambodia, the Kingdom of Wonder, positions itself quite uniquely as a tourist destination among its neighboring countries. It may lack the luxurious shopping malls and relatively advanced infrastructure of neighboring Thailand; yet year after year, increasing numbers of tourist from all over the world flock to…
Southeast Asia Discovering the Architectural Diversity of Phnom Penh Any recent visitor to Phnom Penh can attest to the current construction boom which started about five years ago. But amidst the increasing number of high rise condominiums, hotels and office buildings that are seemingly being erected at every corner in this city, Phnom Penh still offers ample opportunities to discover…
Cambodia Wats or Vats ~ A Brief Glossary of Key Words A general understanding of certain terms used in Khmer art can really bring a frieze or panel alive. With just a few words under you belt, you’ll be able to differentiate between apsaras and asuras.
Southeast Asia The Bas Reliefs of Angkor ~ Mythology in Stone Bas-reliefs, arguably the most famous achievements of Khmer art, adorn many of the temples. Angkor alone boasts over 600m of narrative carved on the exterior walls. The main sources for the relief subject-matter are the legends and mythology found in the Hindu epics, the Mahabharata and Ramayana. Once you’ve gotten…
Southeast Asia Ansova’s Top 5 “Back to Nature” Luxury Spa & Beach Resorts in SE Asia Selecting a Top 5 list of Spa & Beach Resorts is no small task when you consider the plethora of resorts scattered across the lengthy coastline of South East Asia. Not to mention, the scattering of islands found in the Gulf of Thailand and East Vietnam Sea. The task became simpler when applying Ansova’s ethos of…
Southeast Asia 24 Reasons to Go to South East Asia Southeast Asia is home to a plethora of different cultures. No matter where you will be greeted with smiles stretched from ear to ear, the warmth and hospitality of the local peoples is unrivaled. The possibilities for food are endless and the food in Southeast Asia is like no other. There are no bounds to anything…
Southeast Asia Introducing Cambodia Sour Sdey! Hello! There’s magic in traveling Cambodia that casts a spell on many that visit this charming yet confounding kingdom. Ascend to the realm of the gods at the mother of all temples, Angkor Wat, a spectacular fusion of symbolism, symmetry and spirituality. Descend into the hell of Tuol Sleng and come face…