We can’t use a time machine to travel hundreds of years back into the past, but whenever you step on the soil of Angkor, you just feel connected and get in sync with its true nature. The songs of bird, the shade of big trees, the tribes of monkeys, the scent of rock and forest… and all those moments put you in a meditative state or satori. That’s what keep people revisiting Angkor city again and again. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏
another excellent video Mark,,, yes remembering my first time to Angkor Wat / Siem Reap back in 2004... came for 7 days and just tinkered around from temple to temple,,,, relaxing in the shade somewhere admiring all the beauty.... best moment was two young monks coming and sitting with me ,,, we went for a walk to the moat of Angkor Wat and found a quiet place to relax till sunset discussing many topics in learning from each other and at times lots of laughter.... been back many times since .... not far as I now live in Issan...
Nice to hear you again Mark, like you we love Angkor, and hope to go back next year, this time will stay longer, then move on to are to Hanoi which we love, take care.
I've tried not to think too much about all the travel I can't do because of COVID, and it's been a long two years (last trip was in 2019 to Vietnam, after watching many of your videos). This is a perfect video to get me to start thinking and planning again.
What a wonderful video Mark. After two long years it's great to see you back in your spiritual home ground 😉. I'm looking forward to to reconnecting with Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos through your videos.
I just came across several of your videos and was hooked by your storytelling. Looking forward to seeing your new videos in Vietnam. From a Vietnamese student in Melbourne!
I didn't realize how massive these stone monuments are until I see you standing next to it. The amount of temples the Khmer empire built throughout their realm is astonishing. Even temples that are beyond the capital of Angkor are massive in scale and many of them are far larger than the ones in Angkor.
This was great Mark, we have been to Cambodia a few times and Angkor Wat was always crowded. It’s great to see the locals embracing cycling too. We haven’t heard much about Cambodia during the pandemic and wondered how the local population was coping. We’re very excited to see you back in your element 🤗
Dear Mark, it's good to see you travelling again and your video makes me curious to visit places like this again. It's great how you describe the spirit of such locations. And I really like the guitar outro - so placid;)
Hey Mark, I'm currently holding my visa and flight booking to bring me back to Vietnam just within 2 years of leaving, this Sunday. Great times, but I'm overjoyed to see you, a real travel icon back out there in the places we love! Also, I can only assume you made a full recovery from your bad health at the start of the pandemic? Cheers, Dan
Thanks Dan. Great to be on the road again and yes, I had a very fortunate recovery from my 2020 health scare.... Feeling very grateful. You're in for interesting times when you get back here too. Have a great trip.
Welcome to Cambodia
We’re heading here with our 3 daughters in a couple weeks. Getting so excited!
Thanks for visiting our Temples, hopefully you keep coming back again
We can’t use a time machine to travel hundreds of years back into the past, but whenever you step on the soil of Angkor, you just feel connected and get in sync with its true nature. The songs of bird, the shade of big trees, the tribes of monkeys, the scent of rock and forest… and all those moments put you in a meditative state or satori. That’s what keep people revisiting Angkor city again and again. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏
Cambodians are so friendly ❤️❤️
Thank for visiting cambodia 🇰🇭🙏
Good to see you back at it
Thanks Richard.
another excellent video Mark,,, yes remembering my first time to Angkor Wat / Siem Reap back in 2004... came for 7 days and just tinkered around from temple to temple,,,, relaxing in the shade somewhere admiring all the beauty.... best moment was two young monks coming and sitting with me ,,, we went for a walk to the moat of Angkor Wat and found a quiet place to relax till sunset discussing many topics in learning from each other and at times lots of laughter.... been back many times since .... not far as I now live in Issan...
Lovely memories of special times Andrew. Cheers!
Peaceful in the scene & in your narrative tone as well.
Watching this alone is a therapy from nasty news around the world.
Thanks Mark,
Thanks B L. Being there is pretty therapeutic too.
Welcome back to Asia Mark! Looking forward to seeing your postings from Vietnam in the near future.
Thanks D T.
Thanks for the video!
Nice to hear you again Mark, like you we love Angkor, and hope to go back next year, this time will stay longer, then move on to are to Hanoi which we love, take care.
Great Keith. Will be interesting to see how things evolve in the coming year. Best. Mark
Splendidly beautiful 🤩 thanks 😊
Thanks 🙏
You captured the Angkor areas better then any Angkor videos I have seen. Thank you for sharing.🙏😊
Big thanks to you for your kind words. 🙏🙏
Definitely a privilege. Wish I could be there in person right now before the crowd.
I've tried not to think too much about all the travel I can't do because of COVID, and it's been a long two years (last trip was in 2019 to Vietnam, after watching many of your videos). This is a perfect video to get me to start thinking and planning again.
Great Timothy. Enjoy your travels.
Beautiful temple and so peaceful! I can’t wait to visit this April! Thank you for sharing!
Can’t wait to visit this place again in a few months. Something that has to be experienced at least twice.
At least twice is right. I go most years.... Check out our guides at www.rustycompass.com
Epic experience.. thanks for sharing 🇰🇭 🙏🙏🙏
Nice to see you AGAIN!!!!
Thanks Tibor
What a wonderful video Mark. After two long years it's great to see you back in your spiritual home ground 😉. I'm looking forward to to reconnecting with Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos through your videos.
Thanks Selwyn - very good to be back.
I just came across several of your videos and was hooked by your storytelling. Looking forward to seeing your new videos in Vietnam.
From a Vietnamese student in Melbourne!
Thanks Thanh. Glad you enjoyed them. More ahead from Vietnam.
I didn't realize how massive these stone monuments are until I see you standing next to it. The amount of temples the Khmer empire built throughout their realm is astonishing. Even temples that are beyond the capital of Angkor are massive in scale and many of them are far larger than the ones in Angkor.
Beautiful videos..can completely understand what you feel..been there myself this june
Thanks RB - appreciate the feedback.
Great to see you back out traveling Mark. Looking forward to new videos of your adventures.
Thanks Mitch.
Angkor Wat was packed with tourists and vendors when I visited a few years - This is a very special experience indeed…
Love your video. Thank you so much for sharing and speak the truth how you felt about Angkor Wat. I feel the same peace and harmony. 🇰🇭😍
Thank you for your kind words.
This was great Mark, we have been to Cambodia a few times and Angkor Wat was always crowded. It’s great to see the locals embracing cycling too. We haven’t heard much about Cambodia during the pandemic and wondered how the local population was coping. We’re very excited to see you back in your element 🤗
Thanks very much Beth and Paul. 🙂
Beautiful video and great to hear the natural sounds. Can't wait to see the temples myself with family in July. Hopefully still not too crowded...
Think it'll be amazing Gerald. I prefer the wet season (July) - occasional torrential downpour. Everything is rich green and alive.
Dear Mark, it's good to see you travelling again and your video makes me curious to visit places like this again. It's great how you describe the spirit of such locations. And I really like the guitar outro - so placid;)
Thanks Tobias.
I like your videos
I love this temple so much. Thank you. which camera did you use ?
Several.... GoPro / Lumix G9. Glad you enjoyed!
Angkor Wat is influenced by the Hindu temple architecture of southern India
Hey Mark, I'm currently holding my visa and flight booking to bring me back to Vietnam just within 2 years of leaving, this Sunday. Great times, but I'm overjoyed to see you, a real travel icon back out there in the places we love! Also, I can only assume you made a full recovery from your bad health at the start of the pandemic?
Cheers,
Dan
Thanks Dan. Great to be on the road again and yes, I had a very fortunate recovery from my 2020 health scare.... Feeling very grateful. You're in for interesting times when you get back here too. Have a great trip.
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Very good place
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Tikal is the most interesting ruins in the world
For some unknown reasons, it smells strange and unpleasant inside those ancient buildings!
I guess you're referring to the bat poo?
sadly enough I heard a casino will be built not far away.
When I was there I heard that project had been canned... not sure though. Casinos have a habit of coming back....