Phnom Penh is much smaller and more relaxed capital city than Bangkok or Hanoi. It is quite a new city so it doesn’t really have tourist sights… Read more “Phnom Penh (part one)- the unforgettable Couch Surfing experience”
Month: February 2019
Kratie- Irrawaddy dolphins and idyllic Trong island
Kratie is a small and quiet town set beautifully at the banks of Mekong. It’s a kind of place you don’t mind spending a few days, just… Read more “Kratie- Irrawaddy dolphins and idyllic Trong island”
Kampong Cham- a short stop-over at the Mekong
Kampong Cham is a bustling but rather dull town at the Mekong, rarely visited by tourists. Kampong Cham makes for a good stop-over on the way to… Read more “Kampong Cham- a short stop-over at the Mekong”
3 days in Angkor Wat, day 3: through the countryside roads to the oldest temples
PLANNING THE ROUTE The third and the last day was supposed to be the most relaxing since we had in the itinerary only so called Rolous Group,… Read more “3 days in Angkor Wat, day 3: through the countryside roads to the oldest temples”
3 days in Angkor Wat, day 2: Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom
After a two days rest, we continued exploring Angkor Wat Archelogical Park. This time we wanted to devote an entire day to two most famous temples: Angkor… Read more “3 days in Angkor Wat, day 2: Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom”
3 days in Angkor Wat, day 1: Grand Circuit by cycling- extreme but rewarding
If Angkor Wat is your sole reason of visiting Cambodia, is a reason enough. Nothing can prepare you for the scale of Khmer empire ruins. Angkor Wat… Read more “3 days in Angkor Wat, day 1: Grand Circuit by cycling- extreme but rewarding”
Siem Reap (part three) – a fantastic waterfall and the ancient sculptures of Phnom Kulen
There are quite a few one day trips that can be taken from Siem Reap. One of them, recommended for those who are willing to shell out… Read more “Siem Reap (part three) – a fantastic waterfall and the ancient sculptures of Phnom Kulen”
Siem Reap (part two) – artisan workshops, apsara show and other attractions
THE OLD MARKET AND ARTISANS D’ANGKOR Staying in Siem Reap for a fortnight, I soon realised there wasn’t much to see or do in the town itself.… Read more “Siem Reap (part two) – artisan workshops, apsara show and other attractions”
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