by Daryle Rico | Aug 17, 2026 | Ayutthaya, History, Temples, Thailand
One of the things I enjoy most about exploring Thailand’s ancient cities is discovering that every crumbling stone seems to have a story to tell. Few places tell those stories better than the ancient capital of Ayutthaya. Founded in 1350 by King Ramathibodi I,...
by Daryle Rico | Aug 10, 2026 | Ayutthaya, History, Thailand
There are places in Thailand where history announces itself with trumpets. Ayutthaya isn’t one of them. Here, history whispers. About fifty miles north of Bangkok lies the ancient city of Ayutthaya, once the capital of the Kingdom of Siam and one of the great...
by Daryle Rico | May 17, 2026 | Cambodia, Favorite Tours, History, Temples
For many travelers, a visit to Angkor Wat is the beginning and end of their Cambodian adventure. And fair enough — it is one of the most extraordinary places on Earth. But just a short distance away lies the ancient walled city of Angkor Thom, the former capital of...
by Daryle Rico | May 13, 2026 | Cambodia, Favorite Tours, History, Temples
If you’re an action movie fan, you may remember the 2001 film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Beyond launching a thousand questionable Halloween costumes, the movie also introduced much of the world to one of Cambodia’s most unforgettable places: Ta Prohm. Located...
by Daryle Rico | May 10, 2026 | Cambodia, Favorite Tours, History
In the heart of Phnom Penh—not far from busy markets, modern shops, and the everyday rhythm of city life—stands a place that asks you to slow down, to listen, and to remember. Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. At first glance, it looks like an ordinary school. A cluster of...
by Daryle Rico | May 5, 2026 | Favorite Tours, History, Vietnam
As a child of the 60s, I grew up watching the Vietnam War unfold from the living room. Nightly news. Grainy footage. Numbers scrolling across the screen that somehow tried to measure something immeasurable. I remember the protests. The division. The questions that...
