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Cambodia is known as the Kingdom of Cambodia.   It is a country located in the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is  bordered by Thailand to the northwest, Laos to the northeast, Vietnam to the east, and the Gulf of Thailand to the southwest.   Cambodians refer to their country as either Srok Khmer, meaning "Khmer's Land", or the slightly more formal Prateh Kampuchea, literally "Country of Kampuchea". The name "Cambodia" is used most often in the Western world while "Kampuchea" is more widely used in the East.   Here are two (2) of the must-see in Cambodia, among other exciting tourist destinations:   Angkor Wat   ( Temple City ) is a temple complex in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world. It was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yaśodharapura- then capital of the Khmer Empire.         Wat Phnom is a Buddhist temple...

Everybody loves Thailand! Thailand is all about stunning beaches, Buddhist culture and sophisticated cuisine. With sixteen million foreigners flying into the country each year, Thailand is  definitely Asia’s primary travel destination and offers a host of places to visit.     Thailand occupies the western half of the Indochinese peninsula and the northern two-thirds of the Malay Peninsula in southeast Asia . Its neighbors are Burma (Myanmar) on the north and west, Laos on the north and northeast, Cambodia on the east, and Malaysia on the south. Formerly called Siam until 1939, Thailand has never experienced foreign colonization. While Thailand has absorbed Western influences at present- it has maintained its own rich heritage.   Here are my Top 5 places to visit:   1. The Grand Palace   is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand . The palace has been the official residence  of the Kings of Siam (and l...

  Taipei is a very fine and capital city of Taiwan. It is an island nation located off the coast of southwest of Okinawa , Japan and north of the Philippines that is governed by the Republic of China since 1945.    It is a vibrant culture and entertainment hub...you can add their exquisite cuisine too.         Leofoo Hotel is a tourist hotel known for its traditional Chinese style classic exterior, stands uniquely at the intersection of Sung Chiang Road and Chang Chun Road in Taipei city, housing 221 comfortable rooms and 3 restaurants. We stayed here during our visit in Taipei and the experience was great. We booked in  their Deluxe Suite Room.   http://www.leofoo.com.tw/hotel/en/?Psn=10644         While in Taiwan, I suggest for you to visit the following lovely places.   Zhongzheng Memorial Hall for its stunning attraction, beautiful buildings and temples. Like t...

I have to admit that I am a Korean drama fan--with the subtitles.  I find the scenes enjoyable and cute--- just feel good television series. So, I visited the country last year with my sister and we did enjoy it a lot. Everything was amazing and made me even prouder to be an Asian.    South Korea is a sovereign state in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula. It is a very homogeneous country, with nearly all native residents identifying themselves as ethnically Korean and speaking the Korean language. From its society, language, etiquette, manners, customs and protocol - you will definitely love this country.       Apart from Seoul- the capital of South Korea, I would encourage you to explore the following places.         T-Express Everland Rollercoaster- my first and last! :-)   With my lovely sister and travel partner :-)       Na...

I love the movie "Braveheart". It is a 1995 American epic war film directed by and starring Mel Gibson. Gibson portrays William Wallace, a 13th-century Scottish warrior who led the Scots in the First War of Scottish Independence against King Edward I of England. Growing up, it had been my wish to visit the place where William Wallace grew up and fought for FREEDOM!   Scotland is a country that is a part of the United Kingdom and covers the northern third of the island of Great Britain.  It shares a border with England to the south. Like England, it has a very rich history. It got lots of stories to tell--from the big castles you see around, structure of government, a pipe major in the streets of Edinburgh, theaters, warm and lovely people, among others. Scotland is definitely an amazing place to visit.   Taken from The Telegraph Online, Hannah Furness' Scottish referendum 50 fascinating facts you should know about Scotland , here are 50 facts you ...

When we speak of England, what crosses your mind? Yeah, Queen Elizabeth...Big Ben...Westminster...Fish and Chips? England is a constituent nation of United Kingdom, so you should never get confused with these two. It has many large cities, such as the following: London — largest metropolitan area in Western Europe, and a global capital of finance, fashion and culture. Birmingham — the UK's second largest city (by population) in the industrial heartland. Bristol — vibrant music and art scene, lovely historic buildings, an attractive waterfront and a laid back, friendly, amiable, mellow atmosphere in the West Country's largest city. Brighton — regency seaside resort and university town with quirky shopping, good eating, rich culture and vibrant gay nightlife. Liverpool — "The home of the Beatles", a booming cosmopolitan city famous for its vibrant nightlife, rich cultural heritage, magnificent waterfront, superb architecture, and excellence in musi...