Selling the largest Hindu temple in the world

Thursday, March 6th, 2008 Posted in Angkor, Cambodia, Tourism | No Comments »

It seems blindingly obvious now, but the idea that Cambodia's shining jewel, Angkor Wat is a popular tourist destination overlooks the fact that this "idea" is only of recent construction. ... Read more..

Recpaturing the silence of Angkor

Monday, February 18th, 2008 Posted in Angkor, Cambodia | No Comments »

A this travel piece on Angkor, covering Phnom Bakheng, Ta Prohm and the Bayon. The last stand The Hindu, 17 February 2008 Read more..

Water woes pressure state of Angkor’s temples

Friday, February 15th, 2008 Posted in Angkor, Cambodia | No Comments »

Angkor's ecological time bomb is discussed in this article, making parallels between the theorised failure of the water management systems to the current pumping of underground water to support ... Read more..

Myanmar opens up ancient palace in Bagan

Friday, January 4th, 2008 Posted in Burma (Myanmar) | No Comments »

News coverage of Myanmar has been overshadowed lately by the political unrest and the actions of the military government to retain control; tourism is one of the hardest hit industries ... Read more..

Siem Reap then and now

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007 Posted in Angkor, Cambodia | No Comments »

A reporter reflects on how much Siem Reap has changed after 11 years, comparing the then-sleepy town under the Khmer Rouge with the bustling tourist spot it is today. Cambodia: Off ... Read more..

Before you take Buddha out of Thailand…

Monday, November 19th, 2007 Posted in Thailand | No Comments »

16 November 2007 (Phuket Gazette) - Did you know you need a permit before taking Buddha images out of Thailand? I didn't either. Shoppers looking for souvenirs in Thailand should ... Read more..

Cambodia aims to vent some tourist pressure through designated routes.

Thursday, October 18th, 2007 Posted in Cambodia, UNESCO World Heritage | 2 Comments »

17 October 2007 (TravelVideo.TV) - There was a brief mention about new designated tourists routes in Angkor Wat earlier, and this article provides more information about the proposed tourist routes. ... Read more..



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