Just joining us? Check out our visit to Thailand’s other great Khmer ruins at Phanom Rung and Prasat Muang Tam. At the end of the ancient royal road that ran north from the imperial capital near Angkor Wat are the stunning ruins of Prasat Phimai. Few places in Thailand so clearly showcase the interplay between […]
Phimai and the Stunning Ancient Khmer Temples of Korat Read More »
The borderlands between Thailand and Cambodia are homes to many dozens of archeological sites. The recent unfortunate hostilities between the two countries are often described in terms of the capture and recapture of temple-topped hills. Further from the border, and, at the time of writing, well away from the fighting, are two of the finest
Demons on the Volcano: A Family Journey to Phanom Rung Read More »
This post is the first in a four-part series exploring the Angkor Empire Loop. We’re traveling through Thailand’s Isan region to uncover ancient temples that reflect the glory of Angkor Wat—minus the crowds. Follow along as we journey from the butterfly-filled forests of Pang Sida to Phanom Rung, the temple crowning an extinct volcano in Buriram. I lived in
Finding Pang Sida’s Butterflies on the Road to Isan Read More »