Siem Reap was our destination for Cambodia. The primary reason, as it is for most people, is the famed Angkor Wat. Just as the Angkor complex is much larger and grander than one first perceives, so is Siem Reap much more complex with a vibrant history and story all its own. There are many things …
I’ll admit that when we visited Wat Preah Prom Rath, we were experiencing a little bit of temple fatigue – we had just been seeing temples in Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and of course Angkor Wat. But even with that in mind, Wat Preah Prom Rath still shines as a serene and tranquil respite from the bustling activity …
Siem Reap is best known for the ruins of Angkor and Tonle Sap lake to the south, but the city boasts far more. On the north edge of town is Wat Thmei, an active Buddhist temple with a striking memorial to the victims of the Khmer Rouge. Though it is somber, a visit to the …
Our time in Siem Reap was one of our most memorable times. Part of what made it so was the fact that we were able to easily explore the city and the ruins of Angkor at our pace and in the way that we wanted. This would not have been possible if we had been …