Located 40km north of Phnom Penh on the west bank of the Tonle Sap River at the confluence of Kandal, Kampong Chhnang, and Kampong Speu is the historical area of Longvek-Oudong that was home to Cambodia’s capital in periods of the 16th century to the mid-19th century long after leaving Angkor. It was a period … Read more
Updated Sep 2024 – The Angkor Pass ticket covers Angkor Wat and all the temples in Angkor Archeological Park including outlying sites such as Beng Mealea, Chau Srei Vibol, Kbal Spean, and Banteay Srei. There are two types of tickets, the normal ticket type and one for long-term foreign residents as set out below with … Read more
For the first-time visitor Angkor can be a little confusing in how to best approach getting in all the key sights in a limited time, so, what is the best way to see Angkor Wat and the surrounding temples? The best route that covers all the major temples of Angkor, with the least fuss, is … Read more
Phnom Kulen – The Birthplace of Angkor and home to the ancient city of Mahavendarpata Phnom Kulen (or Kulen Mountain) is a popular destination located north of Siem Reap well known for its stunning waterfall, reclining Buddha, amazing scenic views, and nature. It is also the birthplace of the ancient Angkor era featuring archeological remains … Read more
Head in any direction from Siem Reap and you are sure to find ancient remains in your travels, so, how about an easy road trip talking in ancient bridges and a few unusual ancient temples? The RN6, or Highway 6, has just that, and to boot it has one the largest and well preserved of … Read more
Here’s our latest intro to the new look Siem Reap, including the hot attractions and things to do Home to Angkor Wat and the vast array of ancient temples and wonders that surround it, Siem Reap offers an ever-growing list of diverse activities and things to do, along with being a superb place to just … Read more
Taking advantage of good weather, before the hot season kicks in around mid-March, we went on another journey for five days from Feb 23 – 28 covering some of the remote sites not visited on previous trips in Preah Vihear province. I’d meet up with Chanthim in Stoung and we’d head off once again on our trusty … Read more
This trip, from Mar 6 – 11 2023 would cover some remote and still-standing sites in Preah Vihear that we haven’t visited to date. It was also a special moment for us, by the end, ticking off our goal to visit every standing temple (at least those with more than 50% of their structure still standing), and, … Read more
While Angkor Wat and the greatest array of ancient Khmer temples are in Siem Reap, there is a surprising number of incredibly interesting ancient wonders within easy reach of Phnom Penh, especially once the Road 5 and Road 4 roadworks are completed. Many of these sites are quite unique in terms of art and architecture, … Read more
The Ancient Royal Road network stretched across the Khmer Empire heading north, east, and west, and amazingly, much of it is still in use today. A fantastic way to explore that ancient trail is via the section that leads from Angkor to Beng Mealea featuring ancient bridges and unique temples along with beautiful countryside and … Read more
It’s that wonderful time of year again when the sun magically rises over the center tower of Angkor Wat! It happens twice a year, in March and September and it’s one of the biggest events on Angkor Wat’s calendar drawing crowds of upwards of 10,000 people. It’s one of the world’s most unique experiences, where … Read more
Here’s a super cool video from Scott Sharrick introducing the key temples along what’s known as the Small & Grand Circuit. For first-time visitors, it’s a great preview of the amazing experience ahead and the journey along the way. You can subscribe to Scott’s Youtube channel here