Tagged With "Wat Preah Prom Rath"
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Feb. 25, 2014: Wat Pho, Bangkok, Thailand
I was surprised to see that Buddhist bibles are placed in the bedside draw. Just like a Gideon's bible. Really is an amazing read ! Full of proverbs like : "A man who commits adultery likes licking jam off a sharp knife !"
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Re: Wat Pho, Bangkok Thailand. Where Gumbo Was #40
Lovely photos and blog Karl. Refreshed my delightful memories of our visit there. One other word of advice for the end of your tour is to visit the Massage School which is in the temple complex and have a relaxing and rejuvenating massage - feet or more depending on time available.
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Re: Angkor Temple Sights, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Great photos! Always fascinating to me how trees find a way to grow and make space for themselves.
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Re: Gumbo's Pic of the Day, May 9, 2015: All-You-Can-Eat Dim Sum
Last time I was at Top of the Mark I was in high school. It was THE place to go on prom night, along with the Tonga Room across the street at the Fairmont. I actually seriously considered staying at one place or the other on this road trip but opted for the free parking at the hostel, so annoying was the price of parking on Nob Hill. Interesting how decision-making can work. And btw, check in next Saturday and see where I actually did have a drink after dim sum.
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Re: Wat Phra Kaew (Jade Buddha Temple), Bangkok, Thailand
It's an amazing place, Mac. I've visited it four times and would go back the next time as well. Your photos do it great justice. They only thing they don't capture is the heat and humidity!
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Re: Wat Phra Kaew (Jade Buddha Temple), Bangkok, Thailand
I've looked at your photos 10 separate times already and each time I look I'm more amazed!What a sight!
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Re: Wat Phra Kaew (Jade Buddha Temple), Bangkok, Thailand
Well thank you, esteemed Gurus! It is just SO photogenic and almost surreal in its beauty and exotic creatures. A continual "trip" to experience. And how do you ever truly capture the "essence" of the temple.... Just keep trying I guess....
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Germany sees decline in air travel
Environmental and price pressure are cutting domestic flying, with rail gaining. And a date's been set for Berlin Tegel to close.
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Heidelberg Castle: Where Gumbo Was (#135)
This week, Gumbo was hanging out at what might be called the capital of Romantic Germany, Heidelberg Castle. It’s among the most important Renaissance structures north of Italy, and one of the foundations of Heidelberg’s tourist industry....
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Wat Phra Kaew (Jade Buddha Temple), Bangkok, Thailand
Amongst the most magnificent sights in Bangkok is the Wat Phra Kaew temple, or the Temple of the Jade Buddha. It is a riot of gilded and colourful figures in a very concentrated area within the grounds of the King's Grand Palace in Bangkok. It is...
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Wat Pho, Bangkok Thailand. Where Gumbo Was #40
The TG audience has become very proficient at solving our travel puzzles! Kudos to Mac (with contributions from Jonathan L and Andre P) for nailing it! TravelGumbo has featured this temple complex before. DrY presented a...
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Sept. 6, 2016: Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Sunrise is an hour away as I make my way along the wide pathway to Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world located just north of Siem Reap. I am joined by 15 other Exodus Travels tourists and our guide Vanney. On the edge of a reflecting pool hundreds of other visitors jockey for position to get the best photo of the sun rising over the temple. Angkor Wat was built in the first half of the 12 th century. Estimated construction time is 30 years. Built by King Suryavarman II...
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Angkor Wat: No Nudes is Good News
At Cambodia's famous temple complex, a new set of rules to deal with recent misbehavior and dress code issues.
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Another Day in Heidelberg
PHeymont returns, on a cruise shore excursion, to a city he knew better many years ago, and which still has a hold on him.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Feb. 25, 2014: Wat Pho, Bangkok, Thailand
Wat Pho is the Temple of the Reclining Buddha statue in Bangkok, adjoining the Grand Palace in Phra Nakhon district. This statue generally is thought to represent the dying Buddha, about to attain Nirvana. The Wat Pho...
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Angor Wat posts new "Decency" Rules
After several incidents involving tourist streaking and nudity (resulting in jailing of some of the perpetrators), Angkor Wat has introduced new code of conduct laws which it hopes will bring misbehaving visitors into line with its...
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Re: Sept. 6, 2016: Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Gorgeous photography, Marilyn! What a spectacular destination. This one's on my short lists -- to be seen in the next few years. Thanks for sharing these.
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Re: Angkor Wat: No Nudes is Good News
Hi Paul. A fellow New Yorker has been in Hull, UK yesterday. Getting 3,200 people to paint themselves blue and pose naked in the name of Art. Have a word with him when he gets home. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-humber-36754146
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Virginia Museum of History and Culture, Richmond
George G reveals the amazing variety of objects, art and more that are on view in Virginia's history museum.
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Five Best Tips For When You Are Travelling To The Mountains
Looking forward to a challenging but fun trip to the mountains? Monica offers some suggestions to make your journey better (sponsored content)
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Stunning Temple in Cambodia
In Cambodia's Khmer temple city, Judy discovered an eye-catching monument of considerable size.
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Bourton-on-the-Water, England
DrFumblefinger visits one of the magical villages in the Cotswolds.
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Re: Bourton-on-the-Water, England
A seemingly quaint and quiet village to end the day with a pint in the pub.
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Re: Bourton-on-the-Water, England
Yes, a pint with some fish and chips. Perfect way to end the day.
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Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Judy Barford shares pictures of one of the world's greatest religious monuments.
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Angkor Temple Sights, Siem Reap, Cambodia
We travelers are very familiar with all of the great travel sights around the world and certainly the magnificent Angkor Wat temple is amongst the very best known. However, perhaps less appreciated is that this much photographed and visited Angkor Wat temple is only one temple (albeit the best!) in the vast Angkor Temple Complex.
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Sept. 20, 2016: Angkor Thom, Cambodia
Join Marilyn Jones for part 2 of her series of visits to the beautiful ancient temples of Cambodia.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, March 22, 2015: Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat, built by the Khmer King Survavarman II in the early 12th century, is the largest religious monument in the world, and definitely one of the most stunning.