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Chiang Mai in 54 Photos
It was rainy when we arrived in Chiang Mai last July, what with the wet season having just begun. Thank goodness DT could drive and we rented a car for the entire 5-day trip so we didn't get very wet!
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Hotel Review: Golden Temple Hotel
I think I've found my favourite hotel! Located just a 10-minute walk (or a 3-minute tuk-tuk ride) from Old Market and Pub Street, Golden Temple Hotel is convenient yet serene. Don't confuse it with its siblings, Golden Temple Villa and Golden Temple Residence, which are in the vicinity as well!
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Roaming the Temples of Siem Reap: Part 1
We woke up in the early morning with barely 4 hours of sleep when it was still dark out. Sleepily rubbing our eyes, we walked to the reception to wait for our driver and to collect our free picnic breakfast. Our driver was already waiting for us. He gave one glance at me and said I had to wear longer pants.
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Cooking Curry in the Cambodian Heat
Mmm... Khmer curry. How do I describe it? It's sweet and not too spicy, and perfect for my stomach. I love curry, but too much of it and I'll get an upset tummy! Even worse, some curries are so spicy I can't even finish my first mouthful! Previously, my favourite was the duck with lychee in red curry in Krabi.
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Quad Bike Adventure in Siem Reap
"You need solid shoes, long pants, and most important(ly), do not forget to bring an adventurous spirit!" This was the advice written on the brochure. We might have forgotten the first two items, but we sure brought enough of the third! After a short tuk-tuk ride from Golden Temple Hotel where we were staying at, we reached the small compound of Quad Adventure Cambodia full of anticipation.
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Dinner on the Sea (Kelong)
What's big, can hold many people up but doesn't sink into the sea? A kelong! A platform built mainly with wood, kelongs are primarily used for fishing purposes but can be used as housing too. They hover above the sea and are anchored by wooden piles driven into the seabed.
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Craving for Krabi
The soft sand crumbles beneath your toes as the sun beams down upon you. A cool breeze blows softly, and you tuck your hair behind your ear with a flower. With a glass of freshly squeezed juice in your hand, you look across the expanse of the ocean and sigh contently. All is well.
