Cambodia - Travel with Anny

Cambodia is a dream destination for many adventurous world travellers because of its sightseeing, its rich culture, art, markets and food. Outside of the mystifying temple tours, this northern city has a lot to offer in terms of culture, history, and wild holiday antics.

How to get to Cambodia

Flying into Siem Reap is something most travelers do. Siem Reap International Airport is about 7 km west of the town centre, and is actually busier than the capital city Phnom Penh.

There are no direct flights between Siem Reap and the West, if you’ve chosen to fly you’ll need to transit through an Asian hub.

The most common direct flights to Siem Reap leave from Bangkok, Saigon (HCMC), Phnom Penh, Guangzhou, and Singapore. The airport is a hub for Asian airlines, so you’ll be able to find flights to Siem Reap with carriers like Air Asia, China Southern Air, Vietnam Airlines, as well as Cambodia Angkor Air and Sky Angor Asia Airlines.

Where to stay in Cambodia

Siem Reap offers extremely comfortable accommodation options spanning from new budget hostels to luxurious hotels with pristine pools.

If you’re looking for where to stay in Siem Reap that has a little charm and history, then you should look no further than the picturesque area of the French Quarter.

If you are in Cambodia to see Angkor Wat, then staying close by at a hotel on Charles de Gaulle Boulevard is a great idea.

What to do & see

• Angkor Wat. This massive complex is an ancient capital of the Khmer Empire and the world´s largest single religious monument.

This place leaves an indelible impression!

Magical, mysterious, and absolutely mesmerizing, Angkor Wat is one of those bucket list places that every human should experience before they die.

• Ta Promh Temple. Unlike any of the other popular Angkor temples, Ta Promh really gives you the feeling of discovering something hidden and truly ancient, giving you a real Tomb Raider or Indiana Jones vibe.

The ruins are now enveloped by huge trees and hanging vines and it´s feels like you are discovering a temple lost in the jungle.

• Take a day tour and visit another famous temples: Angkor Thom Temple; Ba Yon Temple; Preah Khan Temple.

• Get the local experience at The Old Market, or as the locals call it “Psar Chaa”.

Built in the 1920’s, here is where residents of Siem Reap come to get their produce, grains, and meat for homecooked meals.

• Kulen Nature Trails. These rainforest trails offer hidden gems in the rainforest such as ancient temples, respected monasteries, and rushing waterfalls.

• Pub Street. For a relaxed evening of western food and a wild night of Angkor beers on tap, head to Pub Street.