TravelLenz, Author at Travellenz

15 reasons why you must travel to Bhutan at least once in your lifetime

TravelLenz — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:57:57 +0000

Unspoilt. Stunning. Innocent. Happy. Contented. Grounded. Shangri La. Last Himalayan Buddhist kingdom….and many things more. That’s what you get to hear about Bhutan from those who have been there or even heard or read about a country there is every reason to travel to. When we visited Bhutan, it was a big moment as we [...]

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15 reasons why Taiwan should be your next travel destination

TravelLenz — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 15:33:01 +0000

Whether you are done with most of Asia or if you are just beginning to explore the continent, etch Taiwan firmly into your bucket list. Wondering why? We covered as much as we could over an enjoyable 11 days and share these 15 reasons why we feel Taiwan deserves to be your next travel destination. When [...]

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Hiking up the Elephant Mountain in Taipei

TravelLenz — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 18:10:19 +0000

Taipei is a city never short of photo opportunities. But where do you go to get the best shots of the city itself? Get ready for a short hike up to Xiangshan or the Elephant Mountain to get awesome views of the Taipei skyline. To get to Xiangshan (象山) or Elephant Mountain, get on the [...]

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Beng Mealea temple – Lost in the wilderness

TravelLenz — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 18:08:25 +0000

With Koh Ker behind us, Tes sped us to the final stop of our Angkor exploration – Beng Mealea. It’s a 58 km drive that gives views of the distant Phnom Kulen mountains that was once Mahendraparvata, the first capital of the Angkor civilisation. Read more: Beyond Angkor – Cambodia’s hidden temples at Koh Ker. [...]

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Phimai Historial Park – Model for Angkor Wat

TravelLenz — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 13:44:44 +0000

When the Khmer Empire was at its peak, there existed an imperial road that started from Angkor Wat and connected the capital city with the other smaller provinces. The ancient route was often referred to as the Royal Road (or Dharamsala Route) and was dotted with shelters, hospitals and many other temples. The ultimate and final destination [...]

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Muang Tam – Amidst the lotus pond and the serenity

TravelLenz — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 15:25:53 +0000

It was like a village we had driven through back in India. Cleaner, yes. Quieter too. But the simplicity and the playfulness of the children we spotted by the roadside were no different. We crossed a bridge, drove past Muang Tam reservoir on our left and turned the corner and slowed down. We had pulled [...]

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Phanom Rung – Khmer temple on an extinct volcano

TravelLenz — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 07:31:09 +0000

Back in the 9th century AD, when there was no Thailand and no Cambodia (as it were) – the Khmer dynasty ruled over the region that today encompasses Cambodia, Laos, Southern Vietnam and Eastern Thailand. Across their empire, the Khmer built a large number of temples that were dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva. In [...]

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Exploring Pub Street and Night Market, Siem Reap

TravelLenz — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 02:27:44 +0000

Once the sun is down and the Angkor temples close for the day, the Siem Reap town gets ready to welcome the templed out tourists. The streets come to life with neon lights, music, and food. And tourists head for the markets, the restaurants and the pubs at Pub Street and Night Market, Siem Reap. [...]

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Beyond Angkor – Cambodia’s hidden temples at Koh Ker

TravelLenz — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 12:23:12 +0000

It’s a Sunday. Not that it made any difference to life. We were already on vacation and this was our last full day in Cambodia. Tomorrow is when we catch a morning flight back to Bangkok and then proceed back home to Bangalore. For now, we were ready to explore Angkor’s relatively further off temples [...]

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Phnom Bakheng – and a crowded sunset

TravelLenz — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 14:22:44 +0000

Come evening and all the roads from the Angkor complex lead to Phnom Bakheng hill. Why? Well, this is where you get the most amazing views of the setting sun against the stunning backdrop of the Angkor Wat ruins. And did we mention that this is one of the most crowded temple complexes around sundown? [...]

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