Banteay Srei, my favorite temple among the huge complex of Angkor Wat. Built in the 10th century and made primarily of red sandstone, the carvings are of a smaller and more elaborate detail than any of the other temples, lending to a belief that it might have been mainly carved by women. Dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, it is absolutely engrossing and we could have spent many more hours exploring the site.
We have spent 30 years on the road and traveled to more than 40 countries across five continents. After fourteen months backpacking around the world and years living in Puerto Vallarta, we now help midlife travelers plan the big trip they keep talking about.
A few more from our travels.
I turned the corner and immediately knew I was in heaven. This was it. This was the reason
The birds rustled in the trees as the water lapped quietly along the shore. Life was good on
As we explored Chiang Mai, we finally found what we’d been searching for while looking for the magic
Chiang Mai is undoubtedly one of our favorite spots in the country, in part because of the vibrancy