Exploring Angkor’s Temples

Visiting Angkor Angkor Wat and the surrounding historic city of Angkor is an impressive monument to ancient Khmer civilization. It includes both the main temple of Angkor Wat, along with many other temples. We recommend doing research about the site up front, going to the museum first, then hiring a guide to explain the many sites …

Famous Beaches Around Phuket

There are several famous, iconic beaches reachable from Phuket. The most well known is Maya Bay at Koh Phi Phi Le from Leonardo Dicaprio’s 2000 cult movie: The Beach. This trip usually includes a stop at Monkey Beach and a snorkel. The second most well known is James Bond Island from Man with the Golden …

The Temple of the Reclining Buddha in Bangkok, Thailand.

Thailand’s Temples

A visit to a faraway land shocks the senses with scents of unfamiliar spices, sights of unusually shaped architecture along with the musical inflections of a foreign language. Thailand is no exception, and much of what makes this land feel so exotic are its temples. There are stupas covered in gold, giant Buddha statues with bejeweled …

Jay Fai: Bangkok’s Michelin Starred Street Food Chef

The building is unassuming and without a sign. You might walk right by this shop in old town if you didn’t know better. If you do know better, you’ll know it’s 71 year-old owner, Jay Fai, has recently been recognized by Michelin for her excellent quality street food utilizing large portions, fresh ingredients and hand …

Thailand’s Ancient Ruins

Sukhothai, First Capital of the Kingdom of Siam Sukhothai was the first capital of the Kingdom of Siam. Active in the 13th and 15th centuries. It was a powerful capital and the artistic style of its Buddhas and architecture are known as Sukhothai style today. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ayutthaya, Second Capital …

Embassy Restaurant: Unexpected Luxury in Siem Reap

We’d been hiking through the Cambodian jungle, touring the Angkor temples in late May. It was just past tourist season and the temperatures were in the high 90’s with humidity to match. It was the final night of our trip and we wanted to celebrate this unexpected victory. For years we’d talked of going to …