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Cambodia’s tumultuous past has begun fading from the country’s forefront, replaced by the spiraling temple cones of famed Angkor Wat. In Phnom Penh, the tide of the Tonle Sap River reverses course during fall’s Water Festival, and the Royal Palace and Independence Monument represent grander eras. Cambodia’s tumultuous past has begun fading from the country’s forefront, replaced by the spiraling temple cones of famed Angkor Wat. In Phnom Penh, the tide of the Tonle Sap River reverses course during fall’s Water Festival, and the Royal Palace and Independence Monument represent grander eras. Close

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Siem Reap in General

Written by dkm1981 on 30 Apr, 2013

Siem Reap itself isn't a particularly remarkable city, but there are some things about it that are really great and there are some things you should know to help you enjoy everything properly.My Siem Reap Top Five . . . .1. Angkor TemplesNo doubt if…Read More


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Tips For Enjoying Angkor

Written by dkm1981 on 19 Apr, 2013

===Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Your Visit===*Remember Angkor is a massively religious building so give consideration to your clothing. When you are inside a temple, you must have your knees and shoulders covered at all times. I took a thin cardigan to wear…Read More


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An early start to see the sunrise

Written by MichaelJM on 30 Mar, 2013

Now getting up at 3.30 a.m. is not my idea of fun and the concept of dragging myself out of a deep sleep to go and watch the sunrise doesn’t really hit the spot. Unless of course you link sunrise with the mystical Angkor Wat…Read More


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Lunch at the Angkor Complex

Written by Jodeci527 on 02 Dec, 2011

Within the Angkor complex, there are a few sheds under which are several food shops. After visiting my third temple, I started to feel a bit hungry so I asked my driver where would be a good place to grab a bite to eat. He…Read More


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One Bracelet, One Dollar!

Written by Jodeci527 on 29 Nov, 2011

UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Ruins of Angkor, are usually sites which are definitely worth seeing. However, I've come to realize that there are a few things which the famous ones have in common. Apart from the large crowds and expensive fees... there…Read More


The King's in Town

Written by MichaelJM on 20 Nov, 2011

When we’d been on our City Tour (see separate journal) our guide had mentioned that at 4.00pm on 11th November the King of Cambodia and the Prime Minister would be turning off the flame in the independence monument. The Independence monument is a fantastic memorial…Read More


A free day in town and a trip to market

Written by MichaelJM on 20 Nov, 2011

We had a free day in Phnom Penh and decided that we’d spend the morning visiting the local sights that hadn’t been incorporated into our planned itinerary with the tour company. So having spoken with our guide about what "was left to see" he came…Read More


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Great Town For Budget Travel

Written by Jodeci527 on 17 Nov, 2011

Siem Reap is known as the Gateway to the Temples of Angkor. It's a small town located a short distance away from the magnificent Temples, which results in thousands of tourists flocking here every month. At first glance, it's easy to tell that the…Read More


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Bus Ride Through Cambodia

Written by Jodeci527 on 16 Nov, 2011

After visiting Phnom Penh, I was ready to head to Siem Reap, the town where travelllers stay when visiting the Temples of Angkor. According to my research, there were countless travel agents selling tickets for this popular route, on several different bus lines. The advertised…Read More


A dry massage in Siem Reap

Written by MichaelJM on 14 Nov, 2011

I’d been threatening to have a massage sometime of this holiday but hadn’t quite got round to it until we landed in Siem Reap. Whilst in Phnom Phen we’d read in the newspaper that massages were readily available in town and so when we arrived…Read More


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