Sisowath Quay
A blend of French-styled buildings and local Khmer-styled architecture, with tourist traps right next to locals going on with their lives, the walk along the vibrant Sisowath Quay was an enjoyable one....
View ArticleTuol Sleng & Choeung Ek Killing Fields
Few things that deeply struck me during the whole trip to Cambodia – the warmth of the locals, the splendid architecture of the city (both age old and modern) and – especially so – its chilling,...
View ArticleAngkor Wat
Cycling is a great way to get to and around the Angkor Wat compounds. It lets you take your time to explore and appreciate the grandeur of this ancient temple – worth every bit of our long bumpy bus...
View ArticleAngkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm
Angkor Wat at 6am It truly amazes me the sheer number of people who can stand in front of Angkor Wat’s Reflecting Pond at one point in time. Amongst them were us four, straining our necks to peer...
View ArticleChong Khneas floating village / Tonle Sap Lake
It was a last minute decision to visit the floating villages and I guess that was partly how we ended up going to the nearer tourist trap that is Chong Khneas, instead of the more recommended Kampong...
View ArticleWaiting for the sunrise at Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat at 6am It truly amazes me the sheer number of people who can stand in front of Angkor Wat’s Reflecting Pond at one point in time. We were told this is best place to watch the sunrise at...
View ArticleGetting around Angkor Wat
Cycling is a great way to get to and around the Angkor Wat compounds. It lets you take your time to explore and appreciate the grandeur of this ancient temple – worth every bit of our long bumpy bus...
View Article7 Tips on Visiting Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat means ‘Temple City’ in Khmer (Angkor = City, Wat = Temple) and is the largest religious monument in the world. Other noteworthy mentions include being the national symbol that sits proudly...
View ArticleHow to get to Angkor Wat: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
Our 7-hour bus ride from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap (319km) was an uncomfortable one We had to get from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap by bus on our third day and made the dire mistake of booking our tickets...
View ArticleOther than Angkor Wat: Temples worth a visit
After a day of cycling and the early morning hustle of catching the famous sunrise at Angkor Wat, we were ready to go in further on our tuk-tuk to explore the other temples. Among them are my two...
View ArticleChong Khneas floating village / Tonle Sap Lake
It was a last minute decision to visit the floating villages and I guess that was partly how we ended up going to the nearer tourist trap that is Chong Khneas, instead of the more recommended Kampong...
View ArticleWaiting for the sunrise at Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat at 6am It truly amazes me the sheer number of people who can stand in front of Angkor Wat’s Reflecting Pond at one point in time. We were told this is best place to watch the sunrise at...
View ArticleGetting around Angkor Wat
Cycling is a great way to get to and around the Angkor Wat compounds. It lets you take your time to explore and appreciate the grandeur of this ancient temple – worth every bit of our long bumpy bus...
View Article7 Tips on Visiting Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat means ‘Temple City’ in Khmer (Angkor = City, Wat = Temple) and is the largest religious monument in the world. Other noteworthy mentions include being the national symbol that sits proudly...
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