Bali, Singapore, Thailand & Angkor Wat
A Four-Country Journey Through Southeast Asia
Begin in Bali, where village life, sacred temples, and centuries-old irrigation systems offer insight into daily traditions shaped by spirituality and landscape. Continue to Singapore to experience a dynamic blend of historic neighborhoods and modern architecture, from cultural enclaves to iconic civic landmarks and gardens. In Thailand, discover Bangkok from the water and on foot as you trace royal history at the Grand Palace, observe daily life along the Chao Phraya River, and explore the ruins of Ayutthaya, the former capital of Siam. Conclude in Cambodia with an in-depth exploration of the Angkor Archeological Park, including Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and Ta Prohm, where monumental stone temples and intricate carvings reveal the scale and ambition of the Khmer Empire. This small-group experience features deluxe accommodations, expert guides, immersive cultural encounters, and a comprehensive meal plan with wine at dinner.
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Dehn Gilmore, PhD
Professor of English, Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences
Dehn Gilmore is professor of English in Caltech’s Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences. She is the author of The Victorian Novel and the Space of Art: Fictional Form on Display (Cambridge University Press, 2014) and is currently completing a group biography and cultural history of late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Britain titled The Improvers: The Schuster Siblings and the Remaking of Modern Britain.
Her scholarship focuses on the Victorian novel and visual culture, with work appearing in Victorian Studies, Victorian Literature and Culture, Nineteenth-Century Literature, LA Review of Books, and History of Photography, among other publications.