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Photo of the Day (3.14.2010)

Photo of the Day (3.14.2010)Mar 14th, 2010 at 6:00PM: I've seen plenty of bland photos of Cambodia's famous Angkor Wat temple complex. Enough to know today's choice, by Flickr user mick62, is anything but. The close-up details of the exotic dancer, the wonderful sense of movement and grainy "reportage" quality to the image combine to create a photo that is both visually interesting and authentic. I'm also wondering if the the grainy quality of the ...

South by Southeast: 5 tips for Angkor Wat

South by Southeast: 5 tips for Angkor WatFeb 22nd, 2010 at 9:00AM: I was alone, deep in the Cambodian jungle, flanked by the scattered ruins of ancient Khmer temples. My ears tickled with the cackle distant bird calls and buzzing cicadas. My shirt clung to my skin with a thick layer of sweat and ocher-hued dust. Suddenly, I heard movement to my right behind a wall. What was it? An ancient spirit of temples? A fearsome jungle cat waiting to pounce? My muscles ...

Off-beat travel experiences people actually pay for: 6 worst vacation ideas

Off-beat travel experiences people actually pay for: 6 worst vacation ideasDec 20th, 2008 at 1:30PM: When it comes to yard sales, there's an adage "One person's junk is another person's treasure." When it comes to vacation experiences, you might say the same thing. Some folks can't seem to get enough of a Disney theme park, while others wouldn't step a foot in one. Being willing to fork out cash for Disney--or not---is a run of the mill vacation choice. Here are other options that fit the unusual ...

Amazing Race, Season 13: Cambodia, boats, breakdowns and beauty is only skin deep

Amazing Race, Season 13: Cambodia, boats, breakdowns and beauty is only skin deepOct 28th, 2008 at 2:00PM: After episode 4's rest stop at Summerhill, that gorgeous sheep farm homestay in New Zealand, the teams barreling through the world in the Amazing Race were off to Cambodia. This episode did a tidy drop of highlighting aspects of Cambodia's culture and showcased its historical magnificence. I'm still not sure which team I want to win. I do know which team I don't. Travel Tips from this ...

Angkor Wat: Welcome To The World's First Super City...

Angkor Wat: Welcome To The World's First Super City...Aug 15th, 2007 at 2:00PM: If you've ever been to the Khmer architectural wonders at Angkor Wat in Cambodia, you'll know that you need to be super-organised to see the different sites arrayed near the Tonle Sap lake. You'll be up early for sunrise at Angkor Wat, and after the journey to the Bayon at Angkor Thom, it's onto temples further afield by bicycle or tuk tuk. New research by the Greater Angkor Project at the ...

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