In SIem Reap, there is a modern shopping center or mall called Angkor Trade Center. There is a supermarket on the ground floor of this newly built building. Follow by an escalator leading up to the first floor of smaller outlets selling all sorts of both imported products from neighboring countries. The Food Court of [...]
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When you are on a trip, you simply can’t resist buying up some souvenirs to bring back home to your family and friends. I try to bring back a souvenir or two wherever I travel, to bring back memories of that place.
Here are some of the places in Siem Reap where you can get [...]
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If you are a backpacker or a budget traveller, but looking for a reasonably priced hostel, I would recommend The Siem Reap Hostel. I have stayed there. The place is operated by three expatriates partners. You will be greeted by friendly Cambodian staff at the reception. They have a small swimming pool (yeah … in [...]
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AirAsia is having a March Airfare promotion departing from Kuala Lumpur to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap in Cambodia.
Air Asia’s has opened the Booking period from 10 till 23 March 2008 for the travelling period from 11 June till 31 July 2008.
Although this is considered the low season to travel to Cambodia, take advantage of [...]
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Special Red or Pink Sandstone Temples
Banteay Samre
This is the largest temple constructed in similar style to Angkor Wat’s architecture and artistry. The Banteay Samre was constructed in the same time as Angkor. Many of the carvings are in excellent condition. You can combine a trip to Banteay Srey with this temple.
Banteay Srei or Banteay Srey
This [...]
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Amok is a traditional Cambodian curry which is steamed instead of boiled and is solid, but moist. There are basically two types of Amok, one cooked with fish and streamed in banana leaf cups and known as Amok. The other Amok is made from snails steamed in their shells which is also known as [...]
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Angkor Mini Temples consists of several temples clustered together.
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is an incredible temple. Angkor Wat is surrounded by a moat and an exterior wall. The temple itself is 1 square kilometer and consists of three levels surmounted by a central tower. The stories carved as bas-reliefs are re-told and give a glimpse into [...]
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Siem Reap Province Map
Siem Reap is a province located in northwestern Cambodia on the shores of the Tonle Sap lake. The provincial capital is Siem Reap. Siem Reap is the major tourist hub in Cambodia, as it is the closest city to the temples of Angkor. The most recognizable of the temples, Angkor Wat, [...]
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Ta Prohm ‘Tree Root in Temple’ Ruins
This is a beautiful temple with jungle atmosphere and some of the best ‘tree-in-temple’ photo opportunities at Angkor. Ta Prohm is a great must-see place to explore during the heat of the day as its dark corridors and the shade from the fig and silk-cotton trees make for [...]
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