Sihanoukville, Cambodia

Sihanoukville, Cambodia

With Southeast Asia's top beach resort of Sihanoukville is not a place not yet been discovered by many people. Unspoilt coastline can be an interesting place for those targets. I went earlier in South Asia made ​​me feel like something different from the many beaches. Although I have a lot of foreign operators, next to the beaches filled by locals in Tassie left a distinct impression on me. Peaceful and enjoyable. I think that other than economic factors that affect me one.

Sihanoukville's been the last 10 years, it has become apparent the moment is what happened. More local people living far from the shore when dealing with agriculture and animal husbandry, with the increasing number of tourists, many of them moved towards the coast the last few years. Thailand's islands and beaches fleeing from expensive holiday hearts' can do here.

Located within the city, with white fabric mAlArA Ochheuteal Serendipity beaches 4 km long and enjoy the sea one of the places not to be missed for those who are fond of. Especially for those who love seafood should not be a place of misses.

Both beaches are so beautiful, and affordable accommodation options, as well as where it was possible to find a combination of seafood is very cheap?

The first day of my stay in Sihanoukville hotel from boat tours around the next day I changed. Dock nearby street named Siddhartha Guest House moved to another hotel ($ 8). The owner was Australian. As I mentioned earlier in Sihanoukville many foreigners who live and work there. The city center, bars and restaurants along the beach Ochheuteal Serendipity and almost all of the foreign operator consists of. Italian, Russian, Australian, German and English he goes on. From Turkey have heard that 5-6 people work here. In recent years, the development of tourism in the region began to attract foreign investors.

Of the country's best seafood restaurants in the city are said to be. Fresh crabs, giant prawns and freshly caught fish cooked right there's starting to be chosen from the live tank. Cambodia in the 19th century due to the French colony of French affecting the taste of Khmer cuisine restaurants to be found in Sihanoukville. Profiterole dessert options, crème caramel is even possible to come across. Can not be found in many parts of Asia, although expensive glass of wine in the restaurants along the beach, $ 2 is sold.

Traditional Khmer Cuisine cooking classes to take, massage, scuba diving, movies, activities such as boat trips and fishing can be done. Snorkelling and water sports are also very popular on the beach again. European girls in bikinis on the one hand and on the other hand young people with clothes and inner tube floating car in the hands of indigenous peoples provides an interesting ambiance. Escape the crowds and peace for those who want a completely silent the Bamboo Island can be a nice alternative.

Everyone has its own criteria to choose a hotel based. Some give importance to comfort others in service. Some say cleanliness is important, if others can not stay by the sea says. Search the peace and quiet of others. When choosing whether or not the hotel I'm looking at the internet. If you would like to test it first if you have the internet, if you look into the room is fast enough.

Cambodia and the quality of the hotel rooms, as well as in terms of internet speeds can be called dazzling. If you're like me, a traveling sırtçantal the planet in terms of accommodation, Cambodia is a place you will see satisfactory. Both clean and high quality, they offer a combination of both economic accommodation and a top-speed internet, how I wish.

If you do not have a lot of money to be slashed, Sihanoukville vacation or honeymoon getaway for tranquility, a peaceful place where you can place per list.

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Poom Baranger: Victory Hill

Poom Baranger: Victory Hill

I loved Sihanoukville. In fact, for this city very difficult to sentence a typical Asian city. Centers, hotels and restaurants entirely composed of parts that can be called. Serendipity and the environment Ochheuteal beach is made up of bars and restaurants, but still. When you look at yourself in a western city street, you think. The restaurant and hotel employees and customers waiting over the road motorcycle riders everywhere except you can see the white. Some travelers or tourists like me, while the vast majority is made up of Europeans living here.

After staying two days in Sihanoukville center moved to the place called Victory Hill. This city was founded on a high hill was a place with beautiful views. Both new and cheaper than the hotels here, as well as more calm and had a location with lovely views. At the end of the hill while getting different quality hotels located right near the bar and ordered a small street.

ackpack this place, also called Hill in Bangkok's Khaosan Road, a little like. Some bars and pubs open 24 hours. 7 o'clock in the morning after breakfast start giving. If Cambodians foreigners here, which means Hill Poom Baranger (Foreigner Hill) as a calling. Victory Hill outside of motorcyclists do not understand what you mean when you say where.

Very nice decorated, modern and spacious bar, with almost all of the whites. Almost all of the girls working in the bar is made up of. Draft beer is $ 1 at the bar drinking your beer, you bring the girls are starting to come and sit and chat with you. Thailand is compared with the less creepy people here, aims to market themselves and not allow you to drink more beer. When you say that you do not want to be disturbed when you sit down or take your computer does not bother you one. In many pool tables are also available. To laze around during the day was nice and quiet at night, these places can turn into a very busy and noisy.

At the end of the road down the hill from Victory Victory Hill's Beach. Kıysy beach in the west of the city residents than other beaches. Sandy area narrower than the others. This beach near Airport Disco quite popular among the young. Russian-made AN-24 aircraft is a real look at the $ 1 can sip your beer. The beach bar opened at 9 at night disco is open throughout the day. $ 5 pizza, $ 10 can hookah smoking. Besides who wants to spend some time with wireless internet billiard.

In this time I've been in Sihanoukville, rain during the day had started at 10 o'clock, begins almost every day at the same time. Perhaps the craziest of my life I have witnessed here in the rain. From All Nations, staying in a hotel where the owner is Australian. The hotel where one of the tallest buildings and has a terrace with magnificent views. On the one hand my breakfast while on the one hand I can see the sea.

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Capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia: Phnom Penh

Capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia: Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital, nearly 2 million people in this city, country, commercial, economic, and political center. Caktomuk, the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap River is located in the historic city of Angkor in the 15th century who left the palace dates back to the time of King Preah Srey is Soryop. Founded by the French in Indochina peninsula, the young, the city remained under the control of French colonies between 1863-1953.

Cambodia is independence in the 1950s. Who are Red in the 70s (the Khmer Rouge) Get pressure on the siege of the city evacuated population begins to increase again in the 80s. Alive in the 90s, the economy is undergoing rapid change and development. Economic and urban development, but progress has entered the last 10 years. Not in terms of tourist attraction that the city recently spent trying to leave behind painful days.

 Khmer pagodas (Buddhist religious structures) between the French colonial-era buildings you can see yellow. The Royal Palace (Royal Palace) built in the 15th century King Preah Ponhe Yacht time, then in the 19th Century additions made to the time of King Norodom. The National Museum and the city's most central buildings were built during the French.

Trying to become stable Phnom Penh is trying to reach the old days. Established to the west of the Tonle Sap river in the city center's cafes and restaurants can be considered relatively luxurious. Other than that, while similar to each other in the street, motorcycle, tuktuk, taxi and vehicle traffic is nested, smells and sounds mingled offers colorless landscape.

The southern coastal town of Kep charming 4-hour bus ride from Phnom Penh've now ($ 5). While traveling in Asia pretty well do not need to make any reservations early. Motorcycle taxi to meet you at the point in going to a place that you can find on your heart. Malisa somewhere close to the Tonle Sap River Guest House ($ 8) I settled. , En suite bathroom, TV with many small rooms I like it or not, this price is not bad at seemed like a capital city.

Located in the lobby of the desk chair bed comfort and speed of the internet these days and a lot of room comfort takes precedence. We aspire to ride a motorcycle, I also contracts with the city center was hampered by rain. Peaceful and serene days of the capital recently gained a ride I was thinking of just one day, but it looks like I'll stay 2 nights.

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Bicycling Tours in Siem Reap

Bicycling Tours in Siem Reap

Siem Reap, Angkor Wat temple sees a door for the task. Regarded as one of the world's eighth wonder in Cambodia Khmer heritage, millions of visitors come to see the Angkor temples, the city has changed the face. Each year, opened a new luxury hotel and spa, the newly added centers, boutique hotels and guesthouses in this tourism continues to grow at breakneck speed.

The 15 minutes away from Angkor International Airport is located in the city. A large number of international airlines, Phnom Penh, Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap flights from there. The entry visa can be obtained for $ 20, but also at the exit of the country with the airline $ 25 exit fee is taken. Tuktuk or taxi from the airport to the city center $ 4-7 'able to go. If you have dollars in your pocket money is the currency of Cambodia Riel do not need to translate. Able to use the dollar over the city.

By road from the capital Phnom Penh to Siem Reap takes 5-6 hours by bus transportation, road very smooth. During the day, a large number of mutual trips are organized. Again, Sihanoukville and Battambang and Siem Reap bus service between the cities are organized. Arrivals from Thailand, Thailand-Cambodia border crossing of Poipet through the gates, then by taxi or bus to reach Siem Reap.

There are several ways to explore the city. Tuk-tuk, motorcycle or bicycle can be used, but with a tuk tuk can be a bit noisy during the day of the trip should not be forgotten. Motorcycle or bicycle to be used if the tuk tuk, and economic aspects (15 $ / day) as well as the environment that give you the best opportunity to observe may be preferred. Time to hire a taxi without a lot of ground in a short time more quickly can visit.

Siem Reap in Cambodia, or the most appropriate time to visit from October to March. Among this season's sunny and very convenient for exploring the city. Between April and August is the rainy season and warmer weather, as well as with high humidity. In the rainy season, when prices fell, tight budget travelers should not forget that there is an opportunity for travelers.

 Most of the luxury hotels outside the city center, is located on the road between the airport and city. Every minute tuk tuk can be found easily for transportation and adequate pay $ 1 for most of the distance. Cities of the world is quite reliable when compared to several popular tourist city. Reported crime rates are low, especially at night in the streets of the city, even comfortably, Pub Street in Siem Reap River and able to walk around safely.

I stayed at the hotel to explore the city I went to jump on my bike. I found my east side of the River Siem Reap, Wat Bo Road and the surrounding area offers plenty of options available for those on a budget. As in many boutique hotels in the surrounding garden in the style of a large number of bars and restaurants are also listed. Quiet during the day, this area was quite crowded last night. Here, the Wat Bo (Bo Temple), one of the oldest temples in this region. This region can be called the center of the Old Market are 10 minutes' walk away.

 Fairly quiet Siem Reap River flowing through the I reached the bridge over the main street, Avenue Charles de Gaulle, dates back to the temples of Angkor Wat. Numerous restaurants and cafés that luxury this boulevard, but also luxury accommodation hotel Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor, Le Meridien Angkor and home to Tara Angkor Hotel is doing.

The most important museums of the city, Angkor National Museum is hosting the 1000 Buddha gallery. Museums, heritage Angkor Wat Khmer traditions and offers the opportunities to get to know. Angkor period of the exhibition is more than 1,300 pieces Anker multimedia shows at the National Museum is also provided. The museum is open between the hours of 9:00 to 20:00 entry fee is $ 12.

 The last stop of my trip by bicycle in Siem Reap, many shopping shop, cafe restaurant is the Old Market (Old Market) was. Many plain and simple was able to find almost everything in the shops. Hand-made products, made ​​of silk and textile products, Cambodia's famous puppets and full of tropical fruit machines may be of interest to shoppers. Spa and massage rooms ready to welcome the keen pleasure. Which country in Asia to fall if you drop the way you do massage. I'm going to experience it at least once in each country between my indispensable.

Massage to relieve the fatigue of the day before, then there's nothing like a beautiful dinner.

Day 632: Cambodia: 26, Siem Reap, April 25, 2012

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Apsara traditional Khmer Dance

Apsara traditional Khmer Dance

Apsara dancing, is more than 1000 years is living a traditional Cambodian dance. Born in this world-famous temples of Angkor Wat Apsara Show, Khmer women represent the beauty and intelligence. Dance with the dazzling beauty of this goddess, is associated with the Khmer culture. The world's largest temples in the city, Angkor Wat Temples, Apsara dance depicting the goddess carved close to 2000's.

According to legend, the name of the campus, a native of Kampuchea monk, Mera's married with an apsara dancer and Kampumer name given to them. They also dedicated their descendants Khmer, Cambodia's former name is Kampuchea.

 Apsara dance, the people of the creation; gods (goodness) and demons (evil) Milk Sea as a result of the war, to win this war with the gods is believed to occur. Of people born as a symbol of victory. Apsara dancers, reflection is considered the goddess of the earth. Khmer Apsara origin of classical dance, Indian dance palace is believed to extend to. In Hindu mythology, the female fairies are born to dance for the gods. Traditional Thailand and Java culture has influenced the culture of the Cambodian dance and music.

In the 1970's, artists 90% of massacring Khmer Rouge period of extinction facing Cambodia, this traditional dance, opened in 1981 in Phnom Penh Academy of Fine Arts and the Apsara Arts Association and come to life again. The survivors are struggling hard to maintain the tradition.

This royal to become professional dancers dance to learn and every student is going through a rigorous training for 9 years. At first, the right fit at the right place to learn and need to keep your hands and fingers. Apsara dance dancing decorate with flexible movement in the wrists, because the rest of the wrist and fingers to make flexible is very important. Discipline, hard work, dedication and wanting this dance contains more than 4500 figures. To move to the stage of Apsara spirit dancers trained for a long time; dressed in colorful costumes adorned with a detailed title, a percussion instrument called Pin Peat community, accompanied by slow movements are making a graceful dance.

Apsara tradition in 2008, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Every year, millions of tourists come to see the temples of Angkor, Cambodia Apsara show representing women and their desire to not go without watching. With the aesthetic spirit of Apsara figures, depicting the dazzling beauty offered by Apsara dancers messages and symbols with curious eyes trying to solve

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Mostar Bridge

Mostar Bridge


Of the best examples of Ottoman architecture in Europe Mostar Bridge, Catholic, Orthodox, Jewish and Muslim undertook the task of combining a cultural icon. Bosnia-Herzegovina in Mostar, the Neretva River, on the crescent in view integral feature the world's most beautiful and most elegant bridge as one of the prominent Mostar Bridge, Mimar Sinan's students by architect Hayrettin in 1566, 24 m. at a height of 30 m. long and 4 m wide was built.

A mythical place in Ottoman stone bridge, the bridge, connects the city's Bosniaks and Croats cut not only gave their name to the city. Mostar is a place where brave young people test their courage bridge, was exposed to the ravages of brutal war in Bosnia. During the civil war started in Bosnia-Herzegovina for the first time attacked by Bosnian Serbs. November 9, 1993 the Croatian larger tanks, damaging the standing 427 years, the bridge was completely demolished. The giant stones of the bridge, buried in the waters of the Neretva River. This event, in fact, the rejection of Mostar's multinational heritage meant.

After the war, the building of the historic bridge in Mostar, the Turkish Cooperation and Development Agency (TIKA), UNESCO, the World Bank, with the support of IRCICA and resumed in 1997. By the Hungarian army divers, cranes removed by the presence of the Neretva River, the original stones, damaged by bombing and river waters, because not used because it will provide enough strength.

When first used the stones of the bridge is removed, the quarry is closed again today for this job opening, extraction of stones with the bridge was rebuilt according to the original. In June 2002, reconstruction work began in the last keystone completed in August 2003 by substituting. Bridge construction aid to Turkey have made about $ 1 million.

Mostar Bridge, 23 July 2004, many countries, including Turkey, where a ceremony which was attended by representatives of the British opened by Prince Charles. Mostar Bridge, with the old town of Mostar was added to the World Heritage List in 2005. 

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Bascarsija Dispenser, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bascarsija Dispenser, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarajevo, a city tired and a little sluggish. War-weary city, the war over the past quite a few years, but still has not fully regained consciousness. If there is a lot of stagnant chirping of Sarajevo Bascarsija area, and it's around here Bascarsija Fountain. With aesthetic and cultural aspects of the Ottoman civilization, which is an example Bascarsija, Sarajevo's heart.

The center of Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina, which is the Bascarsija (Baščaršija), founded in the 16th century, although still protecting the viability of an old Ottoman bazaar. From Turkey, the Balkan tour in Sarajevo an important stop on the trip and this bazaar Bascarsija Dispenser contained herein.

Ottoman mosque is surrounded by a party of four Bascarsija Bascarsija Sabil in the heart of nature, still in use today. Sarajevo has become the symbol is always crowded around a beautiful fountain. Sabil pigeons flying around, feeding them with children and passing always moving and chirping here. The fountain is located at the entrance of Bascarsija, Sarajevo's also one of the most famous meeting point. Another beautiful night view.

With multiculturalism in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bosniaks, Croats, Serbs and Jews lived together was a cosmopolitan city. 400 years in this city, Muslims, Catholics, Orthodox, Jews lived together. Year period between 1992-1995, during the Bosnian War, representing the diversity of cultural and historical significant attacks against the Serbian army is trying to destroy this fountain is being transferred.

Municipality of Visoko, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a fraternal agreement between the Municipality of Ankara's Altındağ. Located in the center of Sarajevo in Bascarsija Bascarsija A similar Sebila Altındağ is located in the Cultural Park.

 

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