Cambodia

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Siem Reap – Afterthoughts

4 years ago • 8,721 views
The day had finally come for us to bid farewell to Siem Reap. It had been the most amazing journey through the ruins of Angkor. But ultimately, I find that what made our stay particularly memorable were the wonderful Khmer people. Everywhere we went, people were polite and hospitable. While eating out, prices were fair, and no one ever tried to overcharge us. Sure, there were many children who persistently...

Siem Reap (Day 3) – Banteay Srei, Ta Som & Ta Prohm, the Tomb Raider Temple [Video]

4 years ago • 19,884 views
With just a day remaining on our stay in Siem Reap, we knew we had to step up our game and explore as much of it as possible. Having gotten a taste of the Angkor ruins the previous day, we certainly craved for more! Here’s the route we mapped out: Banteay Srei – “citadel of women”, or “citadel of beauty” Ta Som – small temple that offers fabulous photo opportunities...

Siem Reap (Day 2, Part II) – Madam Sachiko Cookies & Angkor National Museum

4 years ago • 10,484 views
Walking around for hours in the hot, hot Cambodian heat really takes it out of ya! On our way back from the great temples of Angkor, we stopped by for some refreshing fruity smoothies at café puka puka. The sunny-looking air-conditioned café sure is happiness-inducing. It’s the cheeriest place I have seen in Cambodia! The look of it is all very kawaii (cute), and that’s because it’s run by a...

Siem Reap (Day 2, Part I) – Angkor Wat & Angkor Thom

4 years ago • 26,778 views
For many people, the main purpose in visiting Siem Reap is to see the great temples of Angkor. Hidden in the Cambodian jungle for centuries, the ruins of Angkor were discovered only in 1861. Does the sound of a “lost civilisation” appeal to you? It certainly exudes an element of mystery, prompting hordes of tourists to visit it everyday! With hundreds of temples sprawled over the vast city of Angkor,...

Siem Reap (Day 1) – Pub Street & Old Market

4 years ago • 32,707 views
Dear Sparklette friends, as I have promised you, here’s the travelogue of my 3-day trip to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Short as it was, I did fulfill my goal of visiting the ruins of the ancient city of Angkor, as well as indulge in some Khmer (pronounced k’mair) delicacies! Our direct flight to Siem Reap happened to be the first flight of the day. After flying for 2-ish hours, we arrived,...