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Aug04
Published by Asya in Arts, Asia, Cultural, History, India, Museums

The Kolkata Indian Museum is considered as the largest museum in India. Established on 2 February, 1814 at the cradle of the Asiatic Society Building, it is the earliest museum in the Asia Pacific region. Founded by Dr Nathaniel Wallich (a botanist from Denmark), the museum is included as an Institute of national importance in the seventh schedule of the Constitution of India (It is an independent institution funded by the Government of India). Placed in Italian architectural style building designed by Walter B Grawille, the Indian Museum has over 60 galleries and is divided into six main sectors.
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Mar09
Published by misha in Asia, Biking, Cambodia, Camping, Fishing, Photos, Relaxing, Sightseeings, Swimming, Travel Stories, Walking

Chi Phat is a beautiful village in the remote province of Koh Kong, near the Thai border in southwestern Cambodia. There is a dozen of foreigners sat down to a communal dinner of chicken curry and plenty of activities from fishing, bird-watching at sunrise, mountain biking across rocky streams, swimming in waterfalls to fending off rain forest leeches. Villages like Chi Phat had little contact with the outside world. A lack of infrastructure gives least-explored terrain and a region remained virtually forbidden to outsiders.
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Feb12
Published by Asya in Adventure, Arts, Asia, Cambodia, Chillin, Cultural, Fitness&Gym, History, Hotels, Relaxing, Walking

The Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor in Cambodia is situated just eight kilometres away from the renown Angkor Temples, on the edge of the town of Siem Reap.It’s existed since 1931 and have provided accommodation for the visitors of the Angkor Temples.It is a great destination and famous historical hotel.
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Feb12
Published by Asya in Adventure, Arts, Asia, Cambodia, Chillin, Cultural, Hotels, Relaxing, Spa, UNESCO, Walking

This is a private Orient-Express hotel on the banks of Siem Reap river in Cmabodia.La Residence d’Angkor is made of natural woods in the local Khmer style.Situated close by Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renown as one of the wonders of the world, it is perfectly situated to explore this amazing complex of temples.
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Feb12
Published by Asya in Adventure, Arts, Asia, Cambodia, Chillin, Cultural, Eating, Fitness&Gym, History, Hotels, Photos, Relaxing, Spa, Walking

Placed in central Siem Reap,Cambodia, this fantastic luxurious boutique hotel is part of the world reognized Relais & Chateaux Alliance. Offering just 26 rooms and suites, The Heritage is the ideal private base for an amazing Angkor enjoynments. Authentic, traditional and at the same time modern ambience.
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Jan26
Published by misha in Adventure, Australia, Eating, Hiking, Lodge, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, Sightseeings, Travel Stories

The most extraordinary attractions in Borneo, however, are natural. If you come to visit Borneo you will bump into some of the most ancient and species-rich rain forests on earth. In less than a week, you can plunge into an exotic world of primeval flora and endangered fauna, visit — or live with — a local tribe, and still have time for urban pursuits — i.e. eating and shopping.
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Jul06
Published by misha in Asia, Cambodia, Chillin, Cultural, Eating, Hiking, Hotels, Photos, Relaxing, Romantic, Shopping, Sightseeings, Spa, Swimming, Travel Stories

Hotel de la Paix is a calm oasis in an urban streets cape of Cambodia surrounded by fire gardens, water features and a three-story spa pavilion. The hotel is located just on a few steps from the vibrant nightlife and colourful markets and a short drive from the temples of Angkor Wat.
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Mar18
Published by misha in Adventure, Asia, Cambodia, Eating, Fishing, Hiking, Photos, Shopping, Sightseeings, Swimming, Travel Stories

I have written many times about the miraculous country called Cambodia. But this time I will present a really different look of the country. To many tourists Cambodia means only two things: the majestic temples of Angkor Wat and the Killing Fields of Phnom Penh. But the southern coast of the country is ”Another Cambodia” and during the recent years emerged as an alternative to the heavily trafficked beaches of Thailand.
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Dec27
Published by misha in Asia, Cultural, Hiking, Hotels, Museums, Photos, Relaxing, Resorts, Restaurants, Shopping, Sightseeings, Spa, Swimming, Travel Stories

Cambodia is a country, which resurrecting itself as the center of Rhmer taste and culture, where the Angkorian kings left off some 600 years ago. There are more than 100 temples in Cambodia, which you should go for them. The picture displays Park the ninth-century Phnom Bakheng temple.
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Sep23
Published by misha in Adventure, Asia, Biking, Cambodia, Cultural, Eating, Museums, Photos, Restaurants

Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city of Cambodia. It is also economic, industrial, cultural, tourist and historic center. One of the ways to examine the city’s layers is to settle into a ”cyclo”, a kind of bicycle-powered rickshaw, for a three-hour tour of the city’s architecture.
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