Trips & Treks for the Thrifty Traveller
When you think of Siem Reap, you most likely think temples. Yes, this town is the gateway to the Angkor Temple complex, but there are other things to do in Siem Reap, too. Located in the north-west of Cambodia, Siem Reap also sits near the largest lake in Southeast Asia. The town itself has a mixture of colonial, Chinese and… Read More
I like to think of myself as a bit of an expert when it comes to packing for Southeast Asia! I absolutely adore this part of the world and have spent quite a lot of time there over the years. And I definitely intend to keep going back! Although I’ve travelled in Hong Kong, China, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and… Read More
For a lot of backpackers, Cambodia is a country of almost constant activities and partying. Kampot is the perfect place to take a break from all of that. Having said that, if you do still want to drink with fellow travellers, you can do that too! Kampot is a riverside town with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and a… Read More
If you’re visiting Kampot, Bokor Mountain is a must-visit. Originally built as a French colonial hill station, it was later abandoned (twice) and is now slowly being renovated as a tourist destination with new hotels and casinos. For now, though, the area is worth a visit for the old, eerie, abandoned buildings that can be found dotted around the top… Read More
If you ask anyone what the top must-do activity in Cambodia is, the answer will almost always be Angkor Wat. Located about 3.4 miles (5.5km) north of the town of Siem Reap, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the largest religious monuments in the world and is hugely popular with tourists. The whole Angkor complex is incredible; Angkor… Read More
