In a previous article, I relayed our experiences when we visited the Killing Fields. We shared photos of the mass graves, the monument that held thousands of skulls, the land markings detailing the different sections of the land, and the harrowing story behind the reign of Pol Pot and his Khmer Rouge soldiers.

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Three Countries In Ten Days: The Dark Past Of Tuol Sleng

The people of Thailand normally eat small portions of food several times in one day; thus, street food is thriving in Bangkok and other Thai cities.  Food vendors will tend to specialize in one dish, but as they are bunched up together along the streets, you can pick and choose from a variety of simple [...]

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10 Favorite Thai Street Food

India’s coastlines are full of amazing beaches and scenery. Here we share a few more great beach destinations as well as a few great options for families traveling together!

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India’s Most Beautiful Beaches – Part 3

Though not as well known as the glitzy and glamorous city of Shanghai or the historical sight filled capital city of Beijing, Chengdu which is the capital city of the Sichuan province has its many special attractions which qualify it as a must-do on any visit to China.

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Visit the awfully cute Panda Bears

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Six Reasons to Visit the Charming Chinese City of Chengdu

THE KILLING FIELDS (CAMBODIA) – Sometime in the 1980s during one of the scheduled video presentations in school, I got to watch a disturbing movie that really left a mark in my heart. I’m referring to The Killing Fields, a 1984 British film, which was produced to share the drama about the Khmer Rouge [...]

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Three Countries In Ten Days: The Killing Fields of Cambodia

Pojangmachas literally mean “covered wagons.” At night, the streets of Seoul and other South Korean cities become enveloped by makeshift plastic tents, while trucks and vans are converted into kitchens where all kinds of greasy food are prepared. These street vendors are so commonplace that they are regularly featured in Korean dramas as they  feed [...]

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Ponjangmacha: Korea’s Street Food Vendors

We woke up early the day we were scheduled to leave Siem Reap for Phnom Penh. My partner and I wanted to make the most of our trip so we decided to book another trip to Angkor Wat to see the sunrise one last time before we leave. Mr. Rith gamely waited for [...]

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Three Countries In Ten Days: Travel From Siem Reap To Phnom Penh

Every 6 years, a sacred and dangerous event occurs besides Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. In a ceremony which spiritually renews the Suwa Taisha (Grand Shrines), the townsfolk of this area cut down 16 huge Japanese fir trees with special axes and ride them as they slide down the mountainside. Welcome to Onbashira, a [...]

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Riding The Logs At Onbashira

Malaysia is a culturally diverse atmosphere, to be sure. The country’s population represents a distinct mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian, Javanese and several other ethnic groups. With so many rich heritages represented it’s no surprise to find that there are so many incredible festivals and activities happening throughout Malaysia year round. Make sure you time [...]

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Malaysia’s Magnificent Festivals

PRE RUP, SIEM REAP (CAMBODIA) – It is true when people say one’s power cannot be measured by size alone. In the case of Banteay Srei, its small proportion compared to the majestic Angkor Thom or Angkor Wat did not even matter. Banteay Srei was equally fascinating because of its reddish sandstone images [...]

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Three Countries In Ten Days: Reach For The Clouds At Pre Rup