Siem Reap/Angkor Wat, Cambodia  February, 2015   Exactly one year ago today, Cousin Maria, Jane, Sue, and I took a "girls" trip to visit Siem Reap for Jane's 50th birthday.  It was also part of Sue and Maria's big Asian Adventure.  Although it was only three days, we packed in a…

  Phnom Penh, Cambodia June, 2014   D had two days of business, then we were going to sightsee over the weekend – but after his 2nd day of meetings, D was running a very high temperature.  So….. we flew back home immediately. The city of Phnom Penh, the capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia,…

  Phnom Penh, Cambodia March – 2013 We flew to Phnom Penh, the capital and largest city in Cambodia, for a long weekend.  The flight was only two hours.  We had a wonderful time, eating, sightseeing, and just relaxing.       We toured the Royal Palace, a complex with several buildings, built in 1866. …

    The great temples of Angkor Wat are situated in the province of Siem Reap Cambodia. These ancient temple ruins are considered the largest religious complex in the world.  Interestingly, this area was abandoned for nearly 1000 years, hidden by the jungle.  In 1890, a French explorer rediscovered the "lost city".      …

  In Kompong Khleang, we visited a stilted village and a floating village on the Tonle Sap Lake in Cambodia.  It was one of the most fascinating experiences of our lives.        With all the traveling we have done, we have experienced many cultures and have seen so many different ways people live…

   Our recent trip to Cambodia was one of the most memorable trips we have taken.  We both fell in love with the country, especially the people.  I have a hard time putting it into words – Cambodia had a heart. A little history on Cambodia:     No one knows for certain how long…