In bustling Bangkok, there are numerous night markets that make the city's vibrant nightlife. Among them, the largest and most popular tourist night market, which opens every day, is the riverside market known as "Asiatique The Riverfront" located along the Chao Phraya River.
In Siem Reap, we would ride bicycles or take tuk-tuks to visit the Angkor temples every day. Whenever we passed by Angkor Wat, we would see locals enjoying picnics in groups. Following their example, my friends and I went to the local market. We bought some grilled meat, roasted bananas, fruits, and snacks. Then, we headed to a large grassy area to experience the casual atmosphere.
Although the aerial palace is named a "palace," it is not actually a royal palace. Instead, it was constructed alongside the royal palace and serves as the Shiva Temple. In comparison to other structures, this seemingly unassuming temple is, in fact, the predecessor of Angkor Wat, preserving elements such as Mount Meru, a central tower, gateways, and more. To get a close-up view, we must be prepared to overcome challenges!
Today, I climbed two mountains, and one of them was to visit the underwater carvings at a height of 1500 meters above sea level. These carvings are located at the source of the Siem Reap River - Kbal Spean. It takes approximately 1 hour by car from Siem Reap city center and then about 40 minutes of hiking along a mountain trail to reach there.
Cambodia, surrounded by mountains on three sides, is home to the Mekong River, which originates in Qinghai, China, and Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake - Tonlé Sap.
During my trip to Hong Kong, one of the main reasons I chose to stay at Mandarin Oriental was the chance to enjoy their English afternoon tea at a relaxed pace. When I saw the complete set of tea utensils, the three-tiered dessert platter, and the beautifully embroidered tablecloth, it felt like a special ceremony.
On a rainy afternoon in Macao, I decided to visit the famous Ruins of St. Paul's and enjoy the view. While standing in front of the remaining facade of St. Paul's Church, I couldn't help but admire the beauty of those ancient walls. However, strangely, my thoughts kept wandering back to the vibrant casinos.
Who said that first-time casino players would have beginner's luck? In less than 15 minutes, I had lost all of my chips. Finally facing reality, I realized that I didn't have any good luck, and it's better to stay grounded.
The "House of Dancing Water"（水舞間）at City of Dreams（新濠天地）is an absolute must-see performance with amazing stunts when visiting Macao!
Five years ago, when I first came here, I really liked the misty atmosphere of Noboribetsu. Today, I finally had the chance to revisit this place. Noboribetsu is special to me because it's where I got to know my grandmother better.