Pak Ou Caves are an extraordinary set of caverns famous for its impressive array of Buddha sculptures and images assembled over the centuries. There could be as many as 4000 Buddha statues at these caves. The caves are located about 25 kilometers north of Luang Prabang and are situated on the junction of the Mekong [...]
Kep is a seaside resort town overlooking the Gulf of Thailand in Southwestern Cambodia. It is the capital of Kep Province. From the start of the 20th century to the 1960’s, Kep was Cambodia’s top beach destination. It was a thriving resort town for the French and Cambodian elite, apparent from the abandoned villas and [...]
Sukhothai Historical Park is one of the main attractions in Sukhothai (which means Dawn of Happiness). It is about 12 kilometers from the new city and features over 190 ruins spread across 70 square kilometers of land. The walls fortifying the park forms a rectangle, measuring 2 kilometers east by west and about 1.6 kilometers [...]
The state of Cambodia’s rail system is in need of improvement. There is one train service between Phnom Penh and Battamabang a week, and the 280 kilometer trip may take a very long time. The trains are old and constantly break down. Although the situation is improving, with 2010 a target for full rehabilitation, as [...]
Tet Nguyen Dan, otherwise known as Tet, is the most important holiday in Vietnam. It is similar to Chinese New Year, which follows the lunar calendar and also commemorates the beginning of spring. In 2010, Tet will take place on February 14th, which marks the year of the Tiger. Tet is the most anticipated holiday [...]