As we arrive in Luang Prabang, Laos after a full two day journey down the Mekong River, we are feeling very relaxed. I have to say I am very happy we had another reservation after Luang Prabang or I think I might still be there. Luang Prabang is that type of place, one you may never want to leave. As the best preserved town in Laos, Luang Prabang is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was the capital of the … Read More
Arriving in Luang Prabang having spent two very leisurely days on what is commonly referred to as the “slow boat” meant we arrived in Luang Prabang in a very mellow mood. This may influence my impression of both Luang Prabang and the whole slow boat experience, but honestly we really enjoyed this and highly recommend it. I should clarify, we did not take the “public” slow boat, the one many backpackers write posts about. The over-crowded, uncomfortable experience where you … Read More
Cambodia and visiting Angkor Wat is on a lot of people’s bucket list or travel wish list. I know it was on ours for a long time. It was voted the #1 destination by a wide margin on Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travellist which ranks the top 500 places as voted by readers. So you have to wonder with some of these incredibly popular tourist destinations if it is worthy of the hype. (And that is the subject for another post, … Read More
Where to Eat in Siem Reap: Best Restaurants Pub Street is the busy touristy street in town. It has a lot of pubs, bars, and restaurants. As it is quite touristy, it is not where we found the best food in town. We did however enjoy a fantastic puppet festival on Pub Street. These are paper puppets, carried by several people on long sticks. As they raise and lower the sticks, the puppet appears to move. So where do we … Read More
After visiting the Temples of Angkor, seeing Angkor Wat, and heading out to the less busy temples of Beng Melea and Tonle Sap Lake what else is there to do in Siem Reap? Surprisingly there is a lot going on, so you might want to leave some time to wander around town as well. This is part 3 of a 4 part series about Angkor Wat and Siem Reap. You can read Part 1: Visiting Angkor Wat in Cambodia: Everything You Need … Read More
When you have had your fill of the popular temples and crowds near the Angkor Wat Temples, you can head further afield to see some of the Cambodian countryside, and learn how the villagers live by visiting Tonle Sap Lake or try Temples of Angkor which is less crowded. And you will find some great photo opportunities as well! If you have only limited time in Siem Reap and for visiting the Temple of Angkor, I would spend it on … Read More