Traveling in Southeast Asia cannot be without hiccups. I heard horror stories of many border crossings, especially in Laos, so when I did my research and pre-booked Cambodian visas and buses, I thought we were set. And for the trip from Bangkok to Siem Reap, all went relatively smoothly. We … [Read more...] about The World’s Longest Border Crossing
Siem Reap
Beng Mealea: The Temple That Almost Wasn’t
Beng Mealea is one of Siem Reap's lesser visited temples and was long so for good reason: land mines set up by the Khmer Rouge. Only a few people had visited the temple before its mines were cleared in the last decade and those who did faced a painful death if they took the wrong steps. And … [Read more...] about Beng Mealea: The Temple That Almost Wasn’t
Siem Reap’s Lesser Visited Temples
While Angkor Wat may get the most glory, there are hundreds of temples worth visiting in the Siem Reap area, in particular in the Angkor Archaeological Park. Some you may even end up liking better, as I did. Get outside of the main groupings in favor of the Roulos Group or those outside of Siem Reap … [Read more...] about Siem Reap’s Lesser Visited Temples
Photo Friday: Angkor Wat, Cambodia
It's an image covering Cambodia, on the flag, on the riels, on the minds of every traveler visiting this country. Angkor Wat. It may be only one of hundreds of temples you can visit within the Siem Reap area, but it's certainly the most famous for its three towered silhouette. It's a UNESCO … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Angkor Wat, Cambodia