Angkor Wat: ancient temple city, UNESCO site, bucket list item, wonder of the world. The price of tickets to the world-famous Angkor Wat nearly doubled in 2017, a new complication for world travelers on a budget. Make the most out of a one-day pass by seeing only the best of Angkor’s most magical and unforgettable sites both on and off the beaten path.
Tag Archives: Siem Reap
Three Visa Run Destinations from Bangkok
Any long-term expat in Thailand knows of the dreaded ninety-day “visa run”. Every three months, depending on the visa classification, an expat must either report to the local government office to “check in”, or leave the country and re-enter on a fresh visa. This can get tedious and dull, but it doesn’t have to be. Make a weekend getaway out of your visa run and visit one of the three best visa run destinations that are cheap and easy to visit from Bangkok.
My Three Favorite Cities in Asia
These are three cities that for one reason or another have a special place in my heart, and keep pulling me back time after time.
BOOK The Long Road From Pub Street: A Cambodia Travelogue
After returning from an amazing nine-day long adventure across the whole of Cambodia, I had a nagging feeling that I should start to share my thoughts. I couldn’t shake the feeling, and began to feel inspired to transcribe and clean up my stories a little bit; to share my travels with anyone who was interested.
Video: Kingdom of Wonder – Cambodia (Travelogue)
We spend a week in Cambodia, braving monkeys, jellyfish, rove beetles, and Typhoon Chaba! Our journey begins in Siem Reap, before taking us to the far south, where we rough it on a jungle island. Finally, we arrive in Phnom Penh for a much-needed cup of tea.
Siem Reap: Five Things to do (Besides Visiting More Temples)
The Cambodian town Siem Reap is often overshadowed by its nearby ancient temples. And that’s a shame; the city has a number of real gems. So what can you do in Siem Reap besides visiting Angkor Wat?
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