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Banteay Kdei – Searching for Buddha
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Banteay Kdei – Searching for Buddha

Temples built by Jayavarman VII (reign 1181-1220 CE) tolerated the coexistence of Buddhism alongside Hinduism. Later in the 13th century,…

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Walking in Phnom Penh
Blog / Cambodia

Walking in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh has a surreal quality that transforms you out of the corporate reality. Not like an all inclusive resort…

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Koh Rong – A Tropical Island Paradise
Blog / Cambodia

Koh Rong – A Tropical Island Paradise

Located about 40 minutes from Sihanoukville off the Southern coast of Cambodia in the Bay of Thailand, Koh Rong is…

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Chinese House – Phnom Penh
Blog / Cambodia

Chinese House – Phnom Penh

China House was built in 1905 by a successful local merchant. His family enjoyed the magnificent house over looking the…

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The Gates of Angkor Thom
Blog / Cambodia

The Gates of Angkor Thom

Angkor Thom is Khmer for "Greater City", a part of the Khmer Empire extending from Angkor Wat - about 2…

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The Khmer Smile at Bayon Temple
Blog / Cambodia

The Khmer Smile at Bayon Temple

During the rediscovery of the temple there was much debate surrounding the origin. There are many attributes that may lead…

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Banteay Kdei – Searching for Buddha

  • Post author:jwlaviolette
  • Post published:April 4, 2021
  • Post category:Blog/Cambodia

Temples built by Jayavarman VII (reign 1181-1220 CE) tolerated the coexistence of Buddhism alongside Hinduism. Later in the 13th century, during the "the Hindu Reaction", Buddha sculptures throughout the Banteay…

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Walking in Phnom Penh

  • Post author:jwlaviolette
  • Post published:April 15, 2016
  • Post category:Blog/Cambodia

Phnom Penh has a surreal quality that transforms you out of the corporate reality. Not like an all inclusive resort on a tropical beach, more like an alternative reality. After…

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Read more about the article Koh Rong – A Tropical Island Paradise

Koh Rong – A Tropical Island Paradise

  • Post author:jwlaviolette
  • Post published:April 15, 2016
  • Post category:Blog/Cambodia

Located about 40 minutes from Sihanoukville off the Southern coast of Cambodia in the Bay of Thailand, Koh Rong is truly an undiscovered tropical island paradise with white sandy beaches,…

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In 2010, my career brought me to Macau, SAR, PR China. In the subsequent years, I was fortunate to travel to many destinations in Asia. I share my experiences here in my 2xhappy travel / photo blog.

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  • Banteay Kdei – Searching for Buddha
  • Walking in Phnom Penh
  • Koh Rong – A Tropical Island Paradise
  • Chinese House – Phnom Penh
  • The Gates of Angkor Thom
  • The Khmer Smile at Bayon Temple
  • Buddhist Temple in the Angkor Park

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