I have made several trips to Phnom Penh, Cambodia over the years. Much like nearby Vientiane, it is a city best explored slowly, not rushed through en route to Angkor Wat. First-time visitors should give themselves 3 days in Phnom Penh. This itinerary will take you to all the main attractions while allowing for plenty […]
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Far Flung Temples and a Wild Ride Through the Cambodian Countryside
Some of Angkor Archaeological Park’s temples are more far flung and require extra effort to visit. It took us around 45 minutes from Siem Reap to reach by tuk-tuk Banteay Srei, situated 21 kilometers northeast of Bayon. Constructed in the 10th century of striking pink sandstone, this Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva is the only temple […]
The Splendor of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm
After a busy day exploring some of the lesser but still fantastic temple ruins of the Angkor Archaeological Park, it was time to tour its highest profile sites: Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm. Originally we thought about renting bicycles for the day, but ultimately went by tuk-tuk to spare ourselves heat exhaustion. Getting […]
Temples of Angkor: The Outer Circuit
Cambodia’s UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park comprises over 400 square kilometers around Siem Reap and includes the ruins of dozens of temples. Between the 9th and 15th centuries, several rulers of the Khmer Empire established a new capital city when they took power, with the most famous being Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom. A few people wisely recommended […]
One Day in Siem Reap, Cambodia
Fish Amok Cambodian Khmer cuisine