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Cambodia Photo Journal: Riding Elephants at Phnom Bakheng

Phnom Bakheng was built on a natural rise of 230 feet sometime during the 9th century. Also known as “Strong Hill,” is accessible by a steep stairway and by the Elephant path, which starts off on the...

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The Hidden Faces of Cambodia

Mysteries abound in this strange land as do hidden faces.  The stillness of the air at Ta Prohm and the buzzing of the cicadas in the early pre-dawn light left me with a feeling of unease.  We were not...

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Reflections of Angkor

  With my three day pass to Angkor Wat. It’s almost impossible to post pictures of Angkor Wat. There are millions of images of Angkor available on the web and none of them really do it any justice....

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Suffering For Beauty: The Beloved Curse of the High-Heeled Shoe

Related Suffering for Beauty Posts: Suffering for Beauty: Photos of Chinese Foot Binding Shoe lust in Toyko, Japan. I lust for whimsical creations of skinny heels and minute straps; adorned with bows...

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The Temples of Phu Si Hill in Luang Prabang, Laos

One of the many wonderful things about Luang Prabang is its proximity to everything. A traveler doesn’t need to look far to find things to do in this beautiful little town. The northern hillside slope...

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The Royal Palace Museum of Luang Prabang, Laos

The Royal Palace Museum of Luang Prabang is set back off the main street of Sisavang Wong, directly across from Phu Si Hill. Its tall, swaying palm trees and elegant rooftop dominate the skyline. It’s...

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Laos’ Enigmatic Plain of Jars

Verdant green valleys and mountains were the first thing I noticed on our first morning in Xieng Khuang Province.  The numerous bomb craters dotting the land were a close second. Traveling through...

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4 Minutes at Angkor Wat

This guest blog is by Ava Apollo. When she’s not writing for MSW, she’s blogging about adventure travel at bemytravelmuse.com, with a video contribution from the talented and well-traveled Dorian...

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Yingge: Taiwan’s Pottery Town District

Yingge, a small town just 30 minutes south of Taipei, is a beautiful little area known island-wide for its traditional pottery. The cobblestone streets of Yingge have been attracting lovers of pottery...

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Visiting the Xi’an Terracotta Warriors

Today I want to share a story with you about a journey that John and I went on in 2006. Having finished my third year in Northeast China, John and I decided to embark on a three-month backpacking trip...

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