Simple Life - Picture of the Day

Picture of the Day: Simple Life

The household of a Cambodian living next to rivers is very basic - just a boat.  Most of their life is being spent on the boat.  In the evening/night they set up fish catching equipment and early morning sell their catch.

Boat house, Prey Veng, Cambodia

View of Kep mountains from Rabbit Island

Picture of the day: View of Kep mountains from Rabbit Island

Afternoon view of Kep beach from Rabbit Island. 

Afternoon view of Kep beach from Rabbit Island, Cambodia

Kep is one of the smallest province in Cambodia and more naturally preserved from concrete developments compared to other beach towns/provinces. A perfect place to enjoy nature. 

Mosques in Cambodia - Al Serkal Mosque, Phnom Penh

Al-Serkal Mosque, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Al Serkal Mosque is the main Mosque in Phnom Penh, located on the Monivong Blvd, few meters away from Phnom Penh Hotel.

Al-Serkal Mosque, Phnom Penh

The new mosque can accommodate thousands of worshipers.  Interior of the mosque is amazing and magnificent.

Interior of the Mosque

Interior of Al-Serkal Mosque

Evening view of Mosque

Ta Prohm, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Ta Prohm, the famous Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) tree.  Best time to visit the temple is early morning when most of the tourists are visiting Angkor Wat temple. 

Morning click of Ta Prohm

Crocodile Farm - Siem Reap, Cambodia

While visiting Angkor Wat, one should experience crocodile farm in Siem Reap, Cambodia.  There is a nominal fee for entrance in the farm.  There are hundreds of crocodile of different size and shape.  You could not stay for long over there especially if it is humid.

Hungry Crocodile

Crocodile in Siem Reap

Tips of visiting Angkor Wat (Siem Reap, Cambodia) – Angkor Wat Guide

Do's and Don't - Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Angkor Wat

Tips

• Spare enough time to explore the staggering 400 Km² area. Better get 7 days pass and hire a bicycle.
• Read history of the temples and schedule your visit accordingly.  Get a guide if you have not invested time in reading history about Angkor Wat, otherwise you may miss some important spots like Ta Proham (Tomb Raider Spot)……
• Make up for Sunrise and don’t miss Sunset at Angkor wat.  As a photographer understands the importance of these two time for best shots, you may get memorable shots of your whole trip at Angok Wat at Sunrise..
• Drink plenty of water and you should have enough with you if you are on bike.
• Wear sandals  and beware of steep stairs that could be more dangerous if its raining.

Angkor Wat

• Use sun block and buy an umbrella to save yourself from sun light and unexpected rain.
• Eat fresh fruits and coconut water instead of cooked food there.
• Beware of monkeys snatching stuff from your hands especially eatables. Monkeys could be aggressive at times.

Monkeys at Angkor Wat Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia

• Don’t lose ticket otherwise you will end up paying fine and additional amount for a new ticket.
• Don’t underestimate the size of the whole area, covering full area in one day is too hectic. 
• Carry spare camera batteries and water proof camera bag.
• Do read about the Cambodian culture so that you avoid problematic situation like wearing appropriate clothes while visiting temples, wearing caps in temples is not allowed, touching heads of Cambodian (even kids) is inappropriate……..

Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

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Picture of the Week: Mekong River, Kratie Cambodia

Kratie, Cambodia

Day trip from Phnom Penh: Leave early in the morning as it takes around four hours (around 240 KM) to reach Kratie from Phnom Penh. Main attraction is Irrawaddy Dolphins. Hire/Rent a boat and explore river for Irrawaddy dolphins, birds and nature.