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Which Siem Reap Floating Village should you visit?

There are three floating villages within day-trip proximity of Siem Reap, but how do you choose which one is the most responsible and authentic to visit?

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Visiting Siem Reap’s Markets

Siem Reap has a variety of Night Markets and Food Markets. Some are magnets for tourists, but we ventured further afield to a local food market that left a lasting impression.

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Where to Stay in Siem Reap

Find out where we stayed during our Cambodia Flash-packing trip to Siem Reap, and read my accommodation booking tips for finding the places you want to stay in.

Front Towards Enemy Siem Reap War Museum

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Visiting Siem Reap’s War Museum

War Museum Cambodia I couldn’t visit Cambodia without wanting to immerse myself in it’s history. Yes this country boasts an…

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What to See and Do in Siem Reap

There is plenty to See and Do in Siem Reap. Whether you’re looking for the party scene of Pub Street, the haggling arena of the vibrant street markets, or enjoy a reflective stroll around the local temples or war museums, you won’t get bored.

Monk walking to Baphuon Temple Angkor Thom Cambodia

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The Baphuon Temple and the Terrace of the Elephants at Angkor Thom

A brief trip to the Baphuon Temple and Terrance of the Elephants completed our tour of Angkor Thom.

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Face to face with Angkor Thom’s Bayon

The Bayon stands in the exact centre of the city of Angkor Thom, and is extremely photogenic. It was one of my favorite temples to tour, not least because of the majestic faces everywhere you look.

Waiting in the TukTuk at Angkor Thom South Gate The south gate of Angkor Thom is the best preserved. It is approached from outside via a causeway that extends about fifty meters across a moat. On each side of the causeway are railings fashioned with 54 stone figures engaged in the performance of a famous Hindu story: the myth of the Churning of the Ocean. #SiemReap #Cambodia

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Good vs. Evil at Angkor Thom’s Impressive Southern Gate

Angkor Thom’s southern gate is the most well preserved of this Great City, and the Gods leading up to it depict a Hindu myth about a snake.

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Angkor Wat at Dawn: Is it worth it?

Advice about Angkor Wat at Dawn The great thing about meeting other backpackers during your travels is that you get…

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Cambodia: How to Avoid the Crowds at Angkor Wat

There are so many different structures located in the 300 sq.km area of the Angkor Was Archaeological Park that it can be incredibly overwhelming to put your itinerary together. Here’s the #1 tip when planning your one day tour in Siem Reap.

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Filling up your scooter in Cambodia

Roadside racks full of recycled bottles used as petrol filling stations in Cambodia. When you rent a scooter you’re never more than a km away from a petrol station.

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The Best Tasting Street Food in Siem Reap

There’s lots of street food options in Siem Reap, but we found a noodle guy near the Hard Rock cafe that became a firm favorite of ours during our flash packing trip of Cambodia.