Though they are dwarfed by the scale of the Angkor temples, Sukhothai and Ayutthaya both played important roles as regional capitals in their day. I find the best way to explore them is by bike – read on to follow along! … More Visiting the Former Capitals of Thailand – Sukhothai and Ayutthaya
I return to Singapore for a short visit with a friend. This time, I get a closer look at the everyday life of Singaporeans: where they live, eat, and spend their free time! … More Singapore: Revisited
Once the capital of a mighty empire, the city of Angkor has long been overtaken by the forces of nature. Join me on a journey back in time through the ruins of the ancient Khmer capital. … More Cycling Back in Time: A Visit to Angkor
In the wake of the well-known war in neighboring Việt Nam, a dictator name Pol Pot rose to power in Cambodia. Over the next three years, he quietly oversaw the genocide of over a third of his people. In this post, I try to wrap my head around this horrible event that continues to have profound effects on Cambodian society. … More Discovering Cambodia’s Dark Side
It is one thing to learn about a far-off war in history class, but quite another to go there and learn the opposite perspective. In this post, I delve into the Vietnamese perspective of the Việt Nam War by visiting several important war sites throughout the country. … More Exploring Việt Nam War History
Traversing Territories 