Tag Archives: Angkor Wat

Rush Hour In Phnom Penh

Posted on October 11, 2024 by nathanalbright

When I arrived in Phnom Penh and made my way through the airport (which is lovely and surprisingly small), I befriended a rickshaw driver who took me to my hotel and offered to take me around the town. I was … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Angkor: The Hidden Glories

Posted on June 8, 2024 by nathanalbright

Angkor: The Hidden Glories, by Michael Freeman & Roger Warner This is the sort of book that would make an ideal coffee table book, despite the fact that its photos are perhaps a bit out of date. For me, that … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Angkor And the Khmer Civilization

Posted on June 6, 2024 by nathanalbright

Angkor And The Khmer Civilization, by Michael D. Coe There are at least a few notable aspects of the Khmer civilization that are worthy of attention, and the most obvious of them is the enigmatic set of religious ruins popularly … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Mysteries Of Angkor Wat

Posted on May 26, 2024 by nathanalbright

The Mysteries Of Angkor Wat: Exploring Cambodia’s Ancient Temple, by Richard Sobol This book has the positive and negative features that one would come to expect from National Geographic, the Rolling Stone, and related magazines. For one, the author has … Continue reading →

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