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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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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Anchor Bar and Cafe: Beer and spirits. Pool Table at #0175, Wat Bo Road. Tel: 011-717614
Angkor Power Restaurant and Bar: On road to Airport. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Tel:012-246990
Angkor Village Restaurant: Cambodian and International food. Apsara Theater. Tel:063-963561
Balcony Cafe: International cuisine. Timbres art gallery. Tel:012-952716
Cafe Moi Moi: Khmer, International and Japanese cuisine in a quiet [...]
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Phsar Chas or the Old Market in Siem Reap
‘Phsar’ is the Khmer word for a traditional market. Phsars cater primarily to local people and sell everything from clothes, electrical, household goods to fruits, vegetables, meat and sundries.
The Old Market is located in the former French Quarter close to numerous western bars and restaurants. It is [...]
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Bargaining Tips
As in most parts of South East Asia, you are expected to bargain when you shop in markets, be it open or enclosed, with the exception of wet markets.
Most opened air markets sells souvenirs to tourists and visitors. If you like something, and you are interested in that product, please do not hesitate to [...]
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Angkor Night Market
This is a recent new addition to the Siem Reap shopping scene. The Angkor Night Market has many stalls selling a wide varieties of handicrafts, souvenirs, paintings, silk, bamboo products and local wine.
There is also an Island Bar in the middle of the market where you can sip a cool drink after a [...]
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