Phnom Penh
In the capital of Cambodia
Month: February 2005
Holiday in Cambodia
… It’s tough, kid, but it’s life … Some time has passed since the album of the Dead Kennedys came out and not much noticeable remains of the Khmer Rouge era. The mine victims playing music in front of the temples in Angkor or begging on the beach in Sihanoukville recall of the many unmarked … Continue reading “Holiday in Cambodia”
Angkor Wat
Angkor: hundreds of temples from the 9th to 16th centuries are scattered across the plain here, Angkor Wat is only the best known and largest. Depending on the whim of the respective ruler, they are dedicated either to Buddha or Hindu gods, but in any case to the god-king at the same time. In most … Continue reading “Angkor Wat”
From Thailand to Cambodia
After I finally got my visa for Vietnam, I set off at dawn by bus towards the border. Four hours of driving on good roads. At the border, men, women, children pull fully loaded wooden carts into the neighbouring country and back, on the Thai side a large market offers all kinds of consumer goods … Continue reading “From Thailand to Cambodia”
Ayuthaya
Old town with beautiful temples near Bangkok (Thailand)
Bangkok
So much for plans: as the Vietnamese consulate is on holiday for a week, I’m stuck for the time being, or rather I can’t leave for Cambodia until half a week later. So I’m going to take a trip through central Thailand first, because what am I going to do in Bangkok for so long? … Continue reading “Bangkok”
Ko Tao
Diving off the island in southern Thailand