The Royal Palace in Phnom Penh is one of the most impressive architectural and historic highlights of the city. The Palace was built as the residence of the Cambodian Kings in 1866 and today is again occupied by the current King and the Royal Family. The golden roofs and towers are visible from the river […]
The Aquarius Hotel & Urban Resort Phom Penh is a thoroughly modern hotel with industrial-chic rooms, friendly service and killer views from the rooftop infinity pool. You can walk to the Royal Palace, riverfront and countless bars and hotels from the location in the heart of Phnom Penh. Add good WiFi internet and a tasty
Rambutan Resort is a mid-range boutique hotel near Siem Reap’s old town. It’s a great base to explore the temples of Angkor Wat or the nightlife of the old town. Service is exceedingly friendly, you get stylish rooms with a relaxing outdoor tub and have access to a pool and spa! It’s good value, too,
Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia, yet most visitors bypass the city and head straight to Siem Reap to see the story of the ancient Khmer capital with its amazing temples. But there are reasons why you should visit Phom Penh: It also has a story to tell, off the French Colonial period, the
Angkor Wat is one of my Top 5 Historic Destinations and one of the most impressive sights I’ve seen. And, just like ocean front property they “don’t make ’em anymore”, so we have to protect mankind’s heritage, so that future generations can enjoy them and learn from them as well. But fortunately and surprisingly, there
You live in Asia and the many new low-cost carriers are making a trip abroad affordable? You want to learn about the amazing history and enjoy the local food of your neighboring countries, maybe do some shopping along the way? It’s doable on a budget with a week of time! Keep reading and get excited about
If you are visiting Siem Reap than chances are, you are here for Angkor Wat and the other amazing temples of the time. There are lots of them, so check out my recommendations for the top temples to see in Siem Reap and how to make the most out of your visit!
You have planned a trip to the magical temples of Angkor Wat and are looking for the right place to stay in Siem Reap? Thankfully, that’s easy to do and inexpensive compared to other major tourist destinations. There are plenty of choices at any budget and with the typical, friendly Cambodian service, you should have
If you want to visit the ancient temples of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia, you’ll need to find cheap flights to Siem Reap. Fortunately, a lot of airlines are flying to Siem Reap airport today, including some low-cost carriers (Bangkok to Siem Reap or Kuala Lumpur to Siem Reap) and it’s easy to find
Over the last few days, I have posted about Banteay Srei, Angkor Wat and Ta Phrom – my favorite temples and must-see recommendations for anybody visiting the famous Khmer temples of Angkor around Siem Reap, Cambodia. There is one complex that represents the height of the Khmer kingdoms – Angkor Thom, the capital city at
Ta Phrom is one of my favorite temples in Angkor, Cambodia – and I’m not alone! Ever since Angelina Jolie’s move “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider” was filmed here in 2000, everybody seems to know about it and even the guards (who are way to young to have been around for it) can point out where
When I was looking for a base to explore the temples of Angkor with my family, I chose the Le Meridien Angkor. I had stayed here for a special occasion before and was impressed with the hotel and especially the service. I used Starwood points for our two rooms, which was a very good deal