When I was looking for a base to explore the temples of Angkor with my family, I chose the Le Meridien Angkor. I had stayed here for a special occasion before and was impressed with the hotel and especially the service. I used Starwood points for our two rooms, which was a very good deal […]
I’m often asked what my favorite beach or city or sight is – and when it comes to historic sights, Angkor Wat is on my list of favorites! I have visited it many times during three trips to Siem Reap and I’m still impressed every time I approach it! It is not only the largest, religious
On a recent visit to Siem Reap, Cambodia with my family to see the famous temples of Angkor Wat, I wanted to introduce them to the magical sights a step at a time – and selected the temple Banteay Srei as our first stop. It’s one of my favorite temples, it’s beautiful and small of
I love South East Asia: The 10 countries making up ASEAN have so much to offer – from getaways to white beaches to exciting cities; from untouched nature and wildlife to stunning historical sights there is so much to see. And the different countries are as different as European ones, making it worth spending time
You might have seen images of the Manila Cathedral during Pope Francis’ visit – it is one of the most important landmarks and historic sights in Manila (read more here) and should by on your itinerary. A visit to this deeply Catholic country (the third largest catholic population in the world) would be incomplete, without
There is not a lot of colonial history to see in Asia, at least compared to South America. But Manila, with more than 300 years of Spanish history, has a few colonial gems within the city and one of the sites you should see is Fort Santiago, in Intramuros near Manila Bay.
If you are visiting Manila, on business or leisure, and only have a view hours to look around, there is no better place to go than the Ayala Museum in Makati, the financial district of Manila. The museum is conveniently located in the Greenbelt mall, with plenty of stores and restaurants to visit before or
Cape Town is one of my favorite cities. It is one of the must beautiful cities on our planet – and it also has a captivating history. If you are visiting Cape Town for the first time, Robben Island should be on your itinerary. Nelson Mandela was imprisoned here for 18 years during the struggle
My favorite church and the top tourist sight in Manila (read more here), at least in my book, is the beautiful church of San Agustin, with its attached museum. I’m not the only one who is impressed – the UNESCO named it a World Heritage site of four baroque churches in the Philippines.
The Louvre is the largest museum in the world. With 35,000 objects and over 60,000 square meters of space, you better bring your walking shoes to explore it. And with more than 9 million visitors each year, you need to plan ahead for your visit. And visit, you should, not only to see the Mona
Paris – the city of love? How can a city not be romantic, if even the chocolate on your cappuccino spells “Love”? And I admit I have contributed a love lock to the clutter on Paris bridges across the Seine river and thrown away the key… and had a romantic walk through the Luxembourg gardens…
A journey to Angkor begins with mixed emotions: Reading about Cambodia and its history means learning about a history of war, civil war and atrocities – as recently as 1998. Talking to people about Angkor Wat means rising expectations with every word.I arrive in Siem Reap by boat from Phnom Penh and the first impression