I recently watched a Netflix docuseries called ‘The Dark Tourist’, a show dedicated to the modern phenomenon of dark tourism. The series follows journalist David Farrier as he visits unconventional tourist spots around the globe that have a grim or … Continue reading A History of Some of the World’s Dark Tourist Destinations
The significance of ancestry is something that is firmly embedded within the customs that families follow all across the world in hundreds of different cultures. Finding out who you are, where you come from, and what all of that means … Continue reading Anthropology: The Importance of Ancestors in Cultures
Chinese and Indian cultures have heavily influenced the cultures of Southeast Asia and have fused really well with indigenous traditions and cultures introduced by other foreign powers to the region. This amalgamation of cultures is what creates the distinct cultures … Continue reading Anthropology: Evidence of Cultural Amalgamation in Southeast Asia
In theory, the bufferfly effect implies that a small impact can have the biggest effect. Located in Phom Penh, capital of Cambodia, lies the untold truth of a historical massacre. A former school, turned detention centre, is now a museum … Continue reading The Butterfly Effect of the S-21 Prison and Killing Fields
Angkor Thom is one of the most breath-taking scenes you could ever wish to see. Located in north-western Cambodia, this temple complex will surely surprise you. The site spans 400 kilometres squared and became a world heritage site in 1992. … Continue reading Travel Guide: Explore Angkor Thom, the Ancient City of Temples
Whenever I end up zeroing in on a potential place of interest, what intrigues me the most are the weird/interesting/quirky, usually unheard of facts about that particular place. Facts which make it stand out from the rest. So here I … Continue reading Travel Guide: Cambodia, the Khmer Kingdom of Kampuchea