Even as the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh is often visited only briefly by tourists en route to Siem Reap and the ancient temples of Angkor Wat. But for anyone who is interested in learning about the devastation that Cambodia endured throughout the years, Phnom Penh has a sordid history and a resilient spirit. After […]
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Most travelers to Cambodia begin their trip in the capital city of Phnom Penh. Probably best known for the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (housed in the former S21 Prison) and the Choeung Ek Genocidal Center (also known as The Killing Fields), Phnom Penh has a long and tumultuous history. But these days it is actually one
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Siem Reap is the closest town to Angkor Wat, which is the most popular tourist destination in all of Cambodia. Most people really only visit Siem Reap to see the nearby temples of Angkor Wat, but you’ll be surprised to learn that it’s actually a pretty lively little city! With 2.6 million tourists annually, Siem
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If you visited the Cambodian island of Koh Rong 10 years ago, you would have had only one accommodation option. It was called Broken Heart Guesthouse and it was located on the south end of Long Beach. The rest of the island was just a couple of local fishing villages and miles and miles of
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Angkor Wat is generally the name that people use to talk about the entire Angkor Archaeological Park area. Angkor Wat is just one of the many temples there, but it is the most famous. And many of the other temples are even more impressive than Angkor Wat. That’s just one of the things to know
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The Angkor Archaeological Park is massive – 400 square kilometers to be exact. And figuring out what temples to visit, how to get there, and how to avoid the crowds and the heat can be a daunting task. We purchased the 7-day pass so that we could explore all of it in order to bring
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The Angkor Archeological Park is a large temple complex located north of Siem Reap in the town of Angkor. “Angkor” translates to “city” and “Wat” to “temple”. And Angkor Wat is the most popular temple in the entire complex. It’s the highlight of any trip to Cambodia, one of the most important archaeological sites in
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The Small Circuit Tour of the Angkor Archaeological Park hits the three major highlights – Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and Ta Prohm. These three are the primary temples on the tour bus route and are incredibly crowded from the time that they open until the time they close. But they are the most popular for
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Angkor Wat is the most popular tourist destination in all of Cambodia and is visited by over 9,000 tourists every day. If you’re planning a trip to visit these spectacular temples, you’ll need to be prepared for a lot of walking in the blazing sun while carrying photography gear. It’s a lot to think about
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The Park Hyatt Siem Reap is a spectacular 5-star resort located in the heart of Siem Reap. After a long day spent exploring the ancient temples of Angkor Wat, you’ll love relaxing in the pristine salt water and chlorinated pools at the Hyatt or getting a relaxing treatment in the luxurious spa. You can also
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