Ruined Cities Tropical Islands

Bakheng Temple “Though the identity of Bakheng Temple (or Phnom Bakheng) is today firmly established, the place hardly gets the respect it deserves…..Late every afternoon, just before sunset, crowds troop up the hill, on foot or by elephant at 20 dollars a ride. Then they climb the temple’s steps to the standing room only, plaza-like upper tier. …….Then they throng…

Koh Chang National Park Mu Koh Chang National Marine Park to give it its full name, is situated in the eastern Thai province of Trat, abutting Cambodia (or Cambodian waters to be precise!).  The national park comprises the mountainous interior and surrounding waters of the large island of Koh Chang, as well as the myriad coral-fringed rocks and smaller islands…

Saray Water Hyacinth The excellent Saray Water Hyacinth project is a community project in Prek Toal village, Battambang Province, Cambodia organized and funded by the NGO Osmose and the Australian Government Prek Toal, a large village – or small town – situated at the point where the Sangkar River meets the Tonle Sap Lake is entirely constructed on rafts, floating…