Cambodia

Book review: Warrior Odyssey - Antonio Graceffo

Anonymous — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:14:46 +0000

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to set off on a quest around Asia, researching and discovering lesser-known and rare martial arts along the way? Read about the experiences of Antonio Graceffo in his latest book, Warrior Odyssey.

Salvation and Redemption: Key Themes of Asian Films at Cinequest 2014

Anonymous — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 22:21:59 +0000

Now in its 24th year, the Cinequest Film Festival, held annually in San Jose, Calif., once again presents an impressive and eclectic array of independent films from all over the world. Each year, ThingsAsian posts my reviews of Cinequest's Asian and Asia-related entries.

A Warrior's Odyssey - Interview with Antonio Graceffo

Anonymous — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 10:38:43 +0000

Antonio Graceffo's eagerly anticipated new book, Warrior Odyssey, covers the beginning of his trek throughout Asia. Commencing from 2001, his quest for adventure has developed into a journey of learning native martial arts and all elements of culture, religion, language and history that accompanies it.

Book Review: The Map of Lost Memories by Kim Fay

Anonymous — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 03:16:07 +0000

Kim Fay's The Map of Lost Memories takes its characters and its readers into a forbidden world of political intrigue and treachery, on a death-defying mission of ecumenical proportions.

The Map of Lost Memories

Anonymous — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 23:58:57 +0000

A page-turner that has won praise throughout the literary world. Nicole Mones (Lost in Translation) called it “an enchanting, absorbing first novel, all the more remarkable for its effortless portrayal of a bygone era, now nearly forgotten.”

Norodom Sihanouk

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Oct 2004 06:58:44 +0000

Revered by Cambodians, King Norodom Sihanouk has steered his country through turbulent decades marked by coups, wars, genocide, and eventually peace. During a career that spanned five decades, he has...

A Cambodian Wedding...

Anonymous — Sat, 02 Nov 2002 06:25:50 +0000

She was working in a factory in the 1970s when she was ordered by the Khmer Rouge commanders to assemble in the town hall. When she arrived, there was a group of frightened young people. Oum Shi's...

Kayaking Adventure

Anonymous — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 06:55:38 +0000

Kayaking down the Nam Khan River near Luang Prabang in Laos...

Images of Cambodia: The People

Anonymous — Sun, 18 Jan 2004 21:56:27 +0000

A story told with photos.

Visiting A Land Mines Museum

Anonymous — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:06:24 +0000

Khom acted as our well informed tour guide at a land mines museum in Siem Reap.

Cambodian Dreams Deferred

Anonymous — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:23:08 +0000

Review of David Chandler's "A History of Cambodia", Silkworm Books, 1998.

Sunsets in Cambodia

Anonymous — Tue, 13 Apr 2004 02:24:59 +0000

A story told with photos.

Vientiane on bended knees

Anonymous — Wed, 09 May 2007 02:49:50 +0000

A colorful journey on 20" wheels, across the land of a thousand smiles into the land where time moves slower. A rich experience of meeting people, and sampling the tapestry of cultures and history that Vientiane offers. Truly charmed!

Discovered Treasure: The not-so-secrets of Angkor

Anonymous — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:28:48 +0000

Every year two million people explore the ancient ruins of Angkor, but how many of these people really see it for all the splendour, beauty and history that it has to offer?

Tomb Raiders

Anonymous — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 02:56:25 +0000

One of the coolest aspects of a day spent among the temples at Angkor Wat is the unrestricted access visitors are granted. In Europe or North America, everything -justifiably so- would be cordoned off. Sidewalks with traffic flow arrows would not only corral you, but they would script your experience.