| Traveling on your own or joining other travelers | | | | sun & sand; and Ban Lung where scenic |
| to soak in the sights and enjoy a historical tour of | | | | spots and ethnic people beckon. You will be |
| Cambodia and other interesting Asian destinations? | | | | interacting with many charming and friendly locals |
| Give in to the wanderlust in you and prepare for | | | | and terrific Asian cuisine of excellent value. It will |
| an educational and enjoyable trip to maximize the | | | | also be an opportune time to refresh and quench |
| wonderful opportunity. Pack suitable apparel and | | | | your thirst with Angkor beer, which is simply |
| don't forget comfortable footwear. Since a focal | | | | divine. |
| point of your journey will be to see the | | | | The Cambodian temples are six to 10 kilometers |
| breathtaking Angkor Wat and other treasures in | | | | away from the Siem Reap town proper. If you're |
| the vast Angkor temple complex, you must have | | | | traveling alone on a shoestring budget, there |
| suitable footwear that will take you across the | | | | several bargain accommodations at Siem Reap |
| moat (which surrounds the famed Cambodian | | | | offering a balance of comfort and value for |
| religious structure) to the temple. If you're a | | | | money. There is one which is western-run and is |
| first-time traveler, you may check out the | | | | conveniently close to Siem Reap River, and a few |
| internet for an overview of the numerous | | | | minutes' drive from the airport and about seven |
| famous spots you will be trekking to. | | | | kilometers from the Angkor Wat. Choose one |
| At Siem Reap, be ready to be amazed by one of | | | | which is a stone's throw from the main shopping |
| the most photogenic of the temples - Ta Prohm. | | | | and dining areas of the Old Market and Pub Street |
| It stands out amidst giant fig trees and other | | | | as well as some fine waterfront restaurants. |
| gigantic creepers ensconcing the stone | | | | Phnom Penh likewise offers high standard hotels. |
| foundations of the structure. An amazing | | | | Even with limited funds, a budget traveler can |
| showcase of architecture melding with nature, this | | | | easily get by in Cambodia. The food prices are |
| is one of the scenic spots featured in the Tomb | | | | similar to or go even lower than in Thailand. Food |
| Raider movie. Also worth exploring are the many | | | | from the street stalls is hygienic and delicious. |
| galleries with columns, pavilions, courtyards and | | | | If you've arranged and booked yourself in |
| ponds that give a reflection of the towering | | | | advance and availed of a special packaged hotel |
| temple. | | | | rate online, you can proceed to enjoy the exotic |
| Besides Angkor Wat, there are small but | | | | surroundings, great facilities and services, plus the |
| attractive temples you will most likely see. Aside | | | | best that traditional Cambodian hospitality can |
| from the temples, be prepared to be mystified | | | | offer. |
| Phnom Penh (with its myriad cultural attractions | | | | Indeed, your Cambodia travel is a trip unlike any |
| and fine food, unspoiled countryside with rice | | | | other, and from the Khmer ruins of Angkor Wat, |
| paddies, little villages and lost temples all waiting to | | | | you may wend your way into to other must-visit |
| be explored); and on to Sihanoukville for more | | | | destinations that fall under the most fascinating |
| exotic food, and the opportunity to bask in some | | | | world heritage sites. |