Archive for August, 2006
The area now known as Cambodia (once known as Kampuchea) was once occupied by the Khmer Empire, a powerful, visionary and ancient dynasty that flourished in the 6th — 15th centuries. Recent history has been less kind to the country, culminating in the devastating Kampuchean holocaust instigated by Pol Pot’s Khmer Rouge in 1975 which [...]
Known as the Golden Land, Burma (now known as Myanmar), can leave tourists in awe of its gorgeous landscapes, elegant Buddha images and majestic architectural structures. Under military junta rule since 1988, the country has virtually remained unscathed by tourism, and not surprisingly, prospective travelers are warned to take extra care when visiting. Myanmar is [...]
I have always wondered what all the fuss was about the Banaue Rice Terraces. Whenever I ever mention it, people always seem to express a sense of awe, ’oohing ’ and ’ahhing’ at the mere utterance of its name. So, I decided to find out for myself if this place really was the ’eighth wonder [...]
Lanna, ’the land of a million rice fields’. This cool(er) and calm fertile land has become the place of interest for the modern visitor. Chiang Mai, its capital, buzzes with interest and tourists preparing to set forth on their treks to nearby hilltribe villages. Lanna is also the region of the infamous Golden Triangle where [...]