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Tomb of Minh Mang - Hue, Vietnam / view this post
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An intricately carved post stands at the start of a foot bridge leading to Minh Mang’s burial mound
Preah Khan, Siem Reap, Cambodia / view this post
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One of the many galleries that surrounds Preak Khan’s central sanctuary.
Tasty Treats - Nassau, Bahamas / view this post
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Perfect example of how words mean different things in different places. This product would NEVER sell in North America.
Poás Volcano, Alajuela, Costa Rica / view this post
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Walking through the cloud forest on the way back to the parking lot of Poas National Park.
Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua / view this post
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Volcán Madera, one of the two volcanos that created the Island of Ometepe.
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua / view this post
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The sun sets on the Bay of San Juan Del Sur
Playa Maderas - San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua / view this post
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The sun sets on Playa Maderas, a short taxi ride from San Juan del Sur.
Zoo Ave - Alajuela, Costa Rica / view this post
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A blue and yellow Macaw sits on a perch at Zoo Ave
Poás Volcano, Alajuela, Costa Rica / view this post
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A column of steam rises from the surface of Laguna Caliente in Poas National Park
The Bayon - Siem Reap, Cambodia / view this post
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One of the younger souvenir sellers working the stalls at the Bayon.
Leper King Terrace - Siem Reap, Cambodia / view this post
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A stunning 5-headed naga decorates the Leper Terrace’s hidden wall.
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Nagas and deities decorate the hidden wall of the Leper Terrace.
The Citadel - Hue, Vietnam / view this post
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Touring around Hue’s Old City on a cyclo.
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The view from the back of a Vietnamese scooter touring the tombs and back roads surrounding Hue, Vietnam
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Snorkelers are able to view Black Tip Reef Sharks circle around a steel bait box
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Reef sharks fight for food with seabirds near Nassau, Bahamas.
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Our guide uses a long poker to feed a hungry reef shark
Ho Quyen Arena - Hue, Vietnam / view this post
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Our guide Hue took us around the tombs and other attractions surrounding the city of Hue.
Ho Quyen Arena - Hue, Vietnam / view this post
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Looking down into the Ho Quyen Arena from what remains of the spectator area
Ho Quyen Arena - Hue, Vietnam / view this post
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Our guide Hue explaining the history of the Ho Quyen Tiger Arena.
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Not everything is in the guide books – talking to the locals is always your best source of information when traveling. Ho Quyen Arena is not mentioned anywhere in the Lonely Planet guide book for Vietnam
Cable Beach - Nassau, Bahamas / view this post
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Looking out onto Delaport Bay from Cable Beach in Nassau, Bahamas
Old Town - Hoi An, Vietnam / view this post
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Fishing boats and other vessels abound in the Thu Bon River which cuts forms the southern boder of Hoi An’s Old Town
Toquart Bay - Vancouver Island, BC / view this post
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Low tide at Toquart Bay Campground, one of the best places to launch for kayak trips into Broken Group Islands.
Wat Phra Singh - Chiang Mai, Thailand / view this post
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Brightly coloured ceramic tiles and gold leaf adorn many of Thailand’s temples, creating a dazzling array of colours and textures.
Doi Inthanon National Park - Chiang Mai, Thailand / view this post
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Iridescent green beetle found at the base of the chedi built to honour King Bhumibol’s 60th birthday.
Wat Phra Singh - Chiang Mai, Thailand / view this post
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Dragons with brightly coloured ceramic tiles and glass eyes guard many of Thailand’s temples.
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A market square in Chiang Mai is lit-up for the annual Loi Krathong festival
Doi Inthanon National Park - Chiang Mai, Thailand / view this post
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A bee flying inside a giant Angel’s Trumpet in the gardens surrounding the Napamaytanidol Chedis.
Doi Inthanon National Park - Chiang Mai, Thailand / view this post
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The temperature drops pretty rapidly as you get closer to the summit of Doi Inthanon
Doi Inthanon National Park - Chiang Mai, Thailand / view this post
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Doi Inthanon Summit, at 2,565 metres, is the highest point in Thailand
Calgary Zoo, Calgary, AB, Canada / view this post
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Mongoose Lemur at the Calgary Zoo
Beacon Hill Park - Victoria, BC, Canada / view this post
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A duck feeding in one of the many ponds in Beacon Hill Park
Grassi Lakes - Canmore, AB, Canada / view this post
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One-eyed ground squirrel on the edge of upper Grassi Lake.
Grassi Lakes - Canmore, AB, Canada / view this post
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Grassi Lakes limestone cliffs make it extremely popular with rock climbers.
Bayon - Siem Reap, Cambodia / view this post
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The Bayon was one of the feature locations used in the movie Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
Oyama, British Columbia, Canada / view this post
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The Oyama night sky seen through the ceiling of our tent.
Angkor Wat - Siem Reap, Cambodia / view this post
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Angkor Wat was one of the feature locations used in the movie Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
Preah Khan - Siem Reap Cambodia / view this post
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A massive silk cotton tree grows through the roof of Preah Khan’s outer galleries
Preah Khan - Siem Reap Cambodia / view this post
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Exquisite artistry and ravages of time are both evident at Preah Khan
Phimeanakas - Siem Reap, Cambodia / view this post
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Side by side comparison of the two ways to climb Phimeanakas.
Phimeanakas - Siem Reap, Cambodia / view this post
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Cambodian children at the top of Phimeanakas, part of the ancient Khmer city of Angkor Thom
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A villager washing his scooter in a ditch on the way to Beng Mealea
Pre Rup - Siem Reap, Cambodia / view this post
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Wasp spider building a web at Pre Rup, one of Akgkor’s smaller temples
Angkor Wat - Siem Reap, Cambodia / view this post
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A fine example of the carvings that cover the walls of Angkor Wat
Wat Maha That - Sukhothai, Thailand / view this post
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Wat Maha That lit up for the Loi Krathong Festival
The Bayon - Siem Reap, Cambodia / view this post
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One of the 39 massive stone towers of the Bayon.
Angkor Thom - Siem Reap, Cambodia / view this post
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The best preserved of Angkor Thom’s gates, the South Gate, is the first stop on most visitors trip to the temples of Angkor.
Tu Hieu Pagoda - Hue, Vietnam / view this post
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Ceramic mosaics, like this one at a cemetery within the grounds of Tu Hieu Pagoda, are common throughout Vietnam.
Wat Maha That - Sukhothai, Thailand / view this post
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The sun sets behind Wat Maha That after all the electric lights and oil lanterns are extinguished
Wat Si Chum - Sukhothai, Thailand / view this post
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One of the most photographed objects in Sukhothai Historical Park is the giant gilded fingers of Wat Si Chum’s seated Buddha.
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Traditional Thai dancers perform at the annual Loi Krathong Festival in Sukhothai, Thailand.
Tomb of Khai Dinh - Hue, Vietnam / view this post
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Inside of Thien Dinh Palace sits the main altar of Khai Din’s Tomb in Hue, Vietnam
Angkor Wat - Siem Reap, Cambodia / view this post
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The view from Angkor Wat’s upper level, looking out over the dense jungle surrounding the temple
Wat Maha That - Sukhothai, Thailand / view this post
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Wat Maha That lit up for the Loi Krathong Festival
Tomb of Khai Dinh - Hue, Vietnam / view this post
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A line of Mandarins and Soldiers guard Khai Din’s Tomb in Hue, Vietnam.
Old Town - Hoi An, Vietnam / view this post
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When night falls Hoi An’s Old Town is lit by hundreds of paper lanterns
Broken Group Islands - Victoria, British Columbia / view this post
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Calm seas are common in the Broken Group Islands – early morning paddles are especially peaceful.
Hoan Kiem Lake - Hanoi, Vietnam / view this post
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A hazy morning overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake, just off Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
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Clifton Wall - Nassau, Bahamas / view this post
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Just off Clifton Wall sits a Cessna 310 used as a prop in the filming of Jaws 4.
Old Quarter - Hanoi, Vietnam / view this post
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Hanoi’s Old Quarter from the second floor balcony of a coffee shop.
Temple of Literature - Hanoi, Vietnam / view this post
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Stone carving of a soldier guarding the exit of Hanoi’s Temple of Literature
Angkor Wat - Siem Reap, Cambodia / view this post
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One of the bas-reliefs that decorate the galleries surrounding Angkor Wat.
Angkor Wat - Siem Reap, Cambodia / view this post
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View from the back seat of a tuk tuk, leaving the parking area of Angkor Wat
Forbidden Purple City - Hue, Vietnam / view this post
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Dragon stands guard over the Forbidden City in Hue, Vietnam
Temple of Literature - Hanoi, Vietnam / view this post
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Paper lantern hanging in the Temple of Literature, Hanoi
Tomb of Tu Duc - Hue, Vietnam / view this post
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A line of Mandarins and Soldiers guard the tomb of Tu Duc, Vietnam’s last true Emporor.
Tonsai Village - Koh Phi Phi Don, Thailand / view this post
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One of the many storefront lined streets of Tonsai Village’s tourist area.
Tonsai Bay - Koh Phi Phi Don, Thailand / view this post
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Longtail boats lined up along the shore of Tonsai Bay, just past Koh Phi Phi Don’s main pier.
Maya Bay - Koh Phi Phi Lei, Thailand / view this post
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Leaving Maya Bay aboard a longtail boat.
Maya Bay - Koh Phi Phi Lei, Thailand / view this post
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Sign marking the path to Loh Samah Bay and Maya Bay
Maya Bay - Koh Phi Phi Lei, Thailand / view this post
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Maya Bay, featured in the movie The Beach, is one of the most popular day trips from the main island of Koh Phi Phi Don
Water Puppets - Hanoi, Vietnam / view this post
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Water puppet performers taking a bow for the audience after a show.
Water Puppets - Hanoi, Vietnam / view this post
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A water puppet show is listed as one of the ‘Must See’ sights when visiting Hanoi.
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Hanoi at night, viewed across Hoan Kiem Lake on the edge of Hanoi’s Old Quarter
Wat Sra Sri - Sukhothai, Thailand / view this post
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Wat Sra Sri at dusk – one of the best places in Sukhothai to take in a breathtaking sunset.
Wat Phnom - Phnom Penh, Cambodia / view this post
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One of the many murals, which tell stories of both Buddhist and Khmer history, surrounding the large Buddha in Wat Phnom.
Wat Chaiwatthanaram - Ayutthaya, Thailand / view this post
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The sun sets behind Wat Chai Wattanaram in Ayutthaya, Thailand
Fort Charlotte - Nassau, Bahamas / view this post
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Graffiti on the inner walls of Fort Charlotte, the largest of Nassau’s forts.
Punta Cana - Dominican Republic / view this post
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The sun sets on one of Punta Cana’s many stunning beaches.
Turret Island - Victoria, British Columbia / view this post
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A bald eagle feasts on the remains of a sea lion on Turret Island just off the coast of Vancouver Island.
Ikil Cenote - Yucatán, Mexico / view this post
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Sun streams in through the ceiling of Ikil Cenote.
Angkor Wat - Siem Reap, Cambodia / view this post
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One of Angkor Wat’s upper gallery’s
The Bayon - Siem Reap, Cambodia / view this post
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Children love to pose for photos in Cambodia.
Wat Phnom - Phnom Penh, Cambodia / view this post
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Monkey sitting at the base of Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh’s main Buddhist temple.
Khao San Road - Bangkok, Thailand / view this post
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Looking down Khao San Road, better known as Bangkok’s backpacker district.
The Bayon - Siem Reap, Cambodia / view this post
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The Bayon as seen from the road, heading towards the better known Angkor Wat.
Preah Khan, Siem Reap, Cambodia / view this post
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Decapitated statues can be found throughout Cambodia’s many temples, like this one found at 12th century Buddhist temple, Preah Khan.
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Phi Phi Don’s waters are home to a shocking array of tropical sea life and beautiful coral reefs. And with dozens of islands a longboat ride away, there is a near endless list of possible scuba dive and snorkel sites.
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Traditional Thai dancers perform at the annual Loi Krathong Festival in Sukhothai, Thailand.
Wat Phnom - Phnom Penh, Cambodia / view this post
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Inside Wat Phnom’s main pagoda – the main Buddha is clearly visible in the background.
Wat Phnom - Phnom Penh, Cambodia / view this post
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Wat Phnom sits atop the only hill in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Angkor Wat - Siem Reap, Cambodia / view this post
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Under the towering ceilings of one of Angkor Wat’s many gallery’s.
Wat Phnom - Phnom Penh, Cambodia / view this post
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Candles burning in the main pagoda of Wat Phnom in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
The Bayon - Siem Reap, Cambodia / view this post
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One of over 200 massive stone faces looking over the Bayon in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Bright red shutters in one of the many historic buildings which line downtown Nassau’s streets
Royal Palace - Phnom Penh, Cambodia / view this post
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Buddha statue at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Chichen Itza - Yucatán, Mexico / view this post
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The large step pyramid El Castillo dominates the center of the Mayan city of Chichen Itza
Wat Sra Sri - Sukhothai, Thailand / view this post
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Wat Sra Sri light up for the Loi Krathong Festival
Fort Charlotte - Nassau, Bahamas / view this post
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One of Fort Charlotte’s cannons overlooking Nassau Harbour
The Pit - Quintana Roo, Mexico / view this post
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Scuba diving in ‘The Pit’, a cenote in Mexico’s Mayan Riviera
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Baby monkey clings to its mother while searching for food.
Angkor Wat - Siem Reap, Cambodia / view this post
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The classic Angkor Wat photo – on any given day you will find dozens of photographers set-up across the water hoping for a shot of the sun setting behind Angkor Wat’s five peaks.
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Jellyfish seen while snorkeling near Nassau, Bahamas.
Cobá - Mayan Riviera, Mexico / view this post
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Walking towards Nohoch Mul, the main temple pyramid in the ancient Mayan city of Cobá
Cobá - Mayan Riviera, Mexico / view this post
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Climbing up Nohoch Mul, the main temple pyramid in the ancient Mayan city of Cobá
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Poolside at Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh
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Abandoned boat on the beach in Nassau
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Kayaking through rock outcropping near Ao Nang, Thailand
Angkor Wat - Siem Reap, Cambodia / view this post
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Monkey resting in the shade of a large palm tree – Angkor Wat is clearly visible in the background.
Wat Sra Sri - Sukhothai, Thailand / view this post
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Wat Sra Sri light up for the Loi Krathong Festival
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Tokyo was full of fiberglass cows like this one…
Street Market - Hanoi, Vietnam / view this post
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Live fish at a Hanoi street market
Street Market - Hanoi, Vietnam / view this post
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Live fish at a Hanoi street market
Street Market - Hanoi, Vietnam / view this post
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Street markets are everywhere in Vietnam
Ta Prohm - Siem Reap, Cambodia / view this post
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Local child selling fish on the way to Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm - Siem Reap, Cambodia / view this post
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Walking on sandbags on the way to Ta Prohm
Tu Hieu Pagoda - Hue, Vietnam / view this post
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Buddhist Monks in prayer at Tu Hieu Pagoda, Hue, Vietnam
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The sun sets on Nai Yang Beach, Phuket, Thailand.
The Bayon - Siem Reap, Cambodia / view this post
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Monks visiting one of the upper levels at the Bayon.
The Bayon - Siem Reap, Cambodia / view this post
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Entering the central tower of the Bayon, one of the many sanctuaries containing a Buddha image surrounded by wafts of incense and other offerings.
The Bayon - Siem Reap, Cambodia / view this post
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One of the 200+ massive stone faces that sit atop the 39 towers at the Bayon.
Ta Som - Siem Reap, Cambdia / view this post
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Giant snail found in the ruins of Ta Som, near Siem Reap, Cambodia
Royal Palace - Phnom Penh, Cambodia / view this post
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Dragon guarding the grounds of the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Powerlines - Hanoi, Vietnam / view this post
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Power line chaos in Hanoi, Vietnam
Fire show - Koh Phi Phi Don, Thailand / view this post
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Most of the bars that dot Phi Phi Don’s beaches offer a nightly fireshow to entertain guests
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Not quite sure what qualifies as a strange substance…
Night Train From Hanoi to Hue, Vietnam / view this post
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Early morning on the night train, approaching Hue
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum - Phnom Penh, Cambodia / view this post
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Torture implements used by the Khmer Rouge in S-21 prison
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum - Phnom Penh, Cambodia / view this post
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Former classrooms converted into prison cells on the ground floor of the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum - Phnom Penh, Cambodia / view this post
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Photos of hundreds of the approximately 20,000 prisoners executed by the Khmer Rouge in S-21 prison.
Wat Maha That - Ayutthaya Thailand / view this post
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Buddha in front of the remains of Wat Maha That’s main chedi
Wat Maha That - Ayutthaya, Thailand / view this post
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Budha face embedded in the roots of a Bodhi tree
Wat Sra Sri - Sukhothai, Thailand / view this post
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Wat Sra Sri lit up for the Loi Krathong Festival
Wat Sra Sri - Sukhothai, Thailand / view this post
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Wooden Boats – Sukhothai, Thailand
Temple of Literature - Hanoi, Vietnam / view this post
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Koi Pond at the entrance to the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, Vietnam
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Gecko inside a sidewalk cafe’s light fixture
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Everything is more colourful in the Bahamas
Beng Mealea - Siem Reap, Cambodia / view this post
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Beng Mealea – Siem Reap, Cambodia
Wat Si Chum - Sukhothai, Thailand / view this post
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Wat Si Chum – Sukhothai, Thailand