Preah Khan
Preah Khan has been left largely unrestored with strangler figs growing among the ruins.
Thommanon
Thommanon is a small but exquisite temple at Angkor.
Banteay Samré
Banteay Samré is a Hindu temple at Angkor built in the early 12th century.
Further Reading
No, the night sky isn't darkest in the direction opposite the Sun? The world's most photographed sites. xkcd nails it. Always go for the bigger pizza. Some good advice on getting things done. Dover Street Market New York. And more.
Singapore
Singapore is a well-organized city. It has an outstanding food scene, which of course, needs to be tasted.
The Best Albums of 2013
A solid year with good albums by Nick Cave and Arcade Fire and a return to form for the Arctic Monkeys and Daft Punk.
The Best Books of 2013
A selection of the best books I read in 2013, including the best books I wish I had read years ago, the best book about Claude Lévi-Strauss and the most disappointing books.
John Warwicker: The Floating World
As of today I am one of the lucky owners of a copy of The Floating World (Ukiyo-e) by graphic designer John Warwicker.
15 Sorting Algorithms in 6 Minutes
15 Sorting Algorithms in 6 Minutes. With sound. Surprisingly fascinating. Even if you aren't a nerd like me.
Further Reading
Steven Weinberg on what we know and don't know about physics. Words of wisdom from Jeff Bezos. Daily rituals: How artists work. The practice of practising. Tim Harford's ten email commandments. And more.
Highlights from the Spring 2014 Ready-to-Wear Collections
Some of my favourite outfits from the Spring 2014 RTW collections.
Walker Evans: American Photographs
In 1938, New York's Museum of Modern Art organized its first ever solo photography exhibition, a display of 100 photos by Walker Evans. Until 26 January 2014 MoMA is presenting a 75th anniversary reprise of the exhibition.