Siem Reap was the other major country in our two-week Indochina trip which we really looked forward to in visiting. Not having been to famous Angkor Wat before, I was often advised by friends who have been there that I should wear comfortable clothing as […]

One look at Pavillon d’Orient photos online convinced me that we will have a pleasant and relaxing stay in Siem Reap. And as an agreement to what I have thought, this was what greeted us upon our arrival. Enchanted. Yes, that was the first word which came […]

I think it was a wise decision to go to Siem Reap from Bangkok over land. I was unable to try out the trains of Myanmar so I really hoped to have at least one train ride in our two-week journey. And going back to […]

Pai pretty much surprised me. Though I was curious as to what to really see here, I did not expect to truly like our one night sojourn in this tranquil place. Located in the northern province of Mae Hong Son, three hours from Chiang Mai, Thailand, […]

Me and lolo during Christmas 2013 My beloved grandfather passed away unexpectedly last January. I miss him terribly. Once I dreamed about him and I actually heard him speak. I regret that I did not get to visit him more often in his twilight years. […]