Phnom Penh
is certainly a city on the up and well worth a weekend visit. Has the mighty Mekong running through it and the bars and restaurants on the banks make for a nice evening. This is helped by the open air nature and French style of the architecture.
The Fields and School
By this we refer to the dark part of the Khmer Rouge history, where the monument at the Killing Fields and the school called S-21 provide a chilling reminder to what happened.
Siam Reap
The home of Angkor Wat. You can fly to it, or get the river boat from Phnom Penh, but this takes at least half a day. Wake up early for sunrise over the Wat, as it is well worth it. There is also a fixed balloon you can go up in to watch the sunset, or anytime of day. The town has a unique feel as well, with many bars and restaurants. You need transport to get from the town to the Wat.
Angkot Wat
There is the main big one that everyone knows about, but there are also many more smaller temples in the surrounding area that are worth a visit. Climbing some of the higher up steps can be scary and a challenge. The tree growing out of the wall is a favourite photo for everyone.
26th February 2019