Culture
Kep Province: Cambodia’s Coastal Gem
Introduction Nestled along Cambodia’s southern coastline, Kep Province (ខេត្តកែប) is a tranquil and picturesque destination known for its serene beaches,...
Angkor Wat: The Crown Jewel of Khmer Architecture
Access to Angkor Wat Temple entrance (©Pascal Médeville) Introduction Angkor Wat (ប្រាសាទអង្គរវត្ត), located in Siem Reap, Cambodia, is one of...
Suryavarman II: The Builder of Angkor Wat
Suryavarman II depicted in a bas-relief at Angkor Wat (Photo: Markalexander100, CC) Introduction Suryavarman II (ព្រះបាទសូរ្យវរ្ម័នទី២) (ruled c. 1113–1150 CE)...
The Ancient Port City of Oc Eo: A Glimpse into the Funan Kingdom
Statue of Vishnu found in Oc Eo (Photo: Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0) Oc Eo (khmer: O Kaev អូរកែវ)...
Preah Vihear Province: Cambodia’s Historical and Natural Treasure
Located in the northern part of Cambodia, Preah Vihear Province (ខេត្តព្រះវិហារ) is a region rich in history, culture, and natural...
Tum Teav: A Cambodian Tragedy of Love and Morality
Book cover of the poem Tum Teav published by CEDORECK in 1986 (reprint of the Buddhist Institute's version) Tum Teav...
Angkor Thom: The Last Great Capital of the Khmer Empire
Bayon Temple (©Pascal Médeville) Standing as a monumental testament to the grandeur of the Khmer Empire, Angkor Thom (អង្គរធំ, meaning...
Banteay Chhmar: The Forgotten Giant of the Khmer Empire
Bas relief of the Banteay Chhmar Temple (©Pascal Médeville) Nestled in the remote jungles of northwestern Cambodia, in Banteay Meanchey...
King Jayavarman VII: The Great Builder and Unifier of Cambodia
Jayavarman VII head, Bayon style, Musée Guimet-Paris (Photo: Suzan Black, CC BY 3.0) King Jayavarman VII (ជ័យវរ្ម័នទី៧) (reigned c. 1181–1218)...
Banteay Meanchey Province: A Gateway to Cambodia’s Rich Heritage
Banteay Meanchey (ខេត្តបន្ទាយមានជ័យ), a province in northwestern Cambodia, is a region rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Bordering Thailand...
Exploring Culture, Nature, and Spirit in the Land of Wonder.