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First Day of Temple-Hopping

April 12th, 2006 Wanderer
The East Gate to Ta Prohm, a temple that is half overrun by jungle. Also where some scenes from Tomb Raider were shot. 

Our introduction to the thousands of temples at Angkor Wat was Ta Prohm, also known as the jungle temple but now more familiar to most folks as where they filmed the first Tomb Raider. It was built in the 10th century by a Buddhist king and was once an extremely powerful monastery. After many years and a  Read More »

Angkor Wat: Tourists Do, Travelers Pass Through

August 31st, 2007 In Wanderland
Angkor Wat 

I love Cambodia and it is, undoubtedly, the best country I have ever traveled in. But I don’t love it because of it’s claim to fame – the astounding temples of Angkor, the site of the Khmer ancient capital. My blog’s title may suggest that I think travelers should opt to skip the temples, but  Read More »