Praying for Good Luck at Preah Ang Chek and Ang Chom Shrine in Siem Reap, Cambodia
I’m a sucker for Buddhist temples. The sometimes subtle, sometimes not-so-subtle design differences from country to country fascinate me and the pagodas of Cambodia were no exception. In contrast to the lavish decadence of Thailand’s gilt-covered monasteries, the pagodas in this poverty-stricken country were simple, with one notable exception. As if to make up for their … Read more
PHOTO: Crazy Choked Streets of Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Phnom Penh streets are a hodge-podge of rickshaws, motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians as Cambodians flock to the market each morning to buy fresh food to prepare the day’s meals. But nothing or no one moves very fast in Phnom Penh, so it’s easy to wind through the traffic on foot.
