Cambodia

Channeling Lara Croft in Ta Prohm

Next only to Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm is perhaps the most recognizable Cambodian site, having served as a location for the Angelina Jolie starrer-Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Ta Prohm ("ancestor Brahma") was built in the 12th century the Khmer King Jayavarman VII. It served as a Mahayana Buddhist monastery and university. The temple's main deity...

Let’s raise funds to support a rural school in Cambodia

My sis and I donated 10 U.S. dollars to Passports with Purpose. It's just a small amount but we're hoping that this can help them raise 13,000 U.S. dollars to provide facilities for a school in one of the villages of Cambodia. We've been to Cambodia to visit the Angkor Wat and we have seen...

Weekend in Siem Reap: Angkor Wat

text by Gypsygals Nina and Prime photos by Gypsygal Nina We can only reserve three days to "flashpack" our way to Cambodia (ahhh, the agonies of having a day job!). So, the only way for us to savor this Cambodian trip is to go to a place that will best define Cambodia: the ruins of...

Postcard Moment: Angkor Thom

Text and Photos By: Gypsygal Nina I finally got my first elephant ride while sightseeing at the ruins of Angkor Thom! Wheee! It did cost me and my sister (Gypsygal Prime) 20 U.S. dollars (we paid 10 bucks apiece) . But I think it’s worth it. It gave me a bird’s eye view of the...

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