Angkor Wat without the crowds is not the challenge that some travel writers, bloggers and travellers would have you believe. Follow our insider guide to experience a quieter side of Angkor. Visit in low season, avoid weekends, national holidays and equinoxes, after sunrise make a beeline for the ‘back door’ or East Gate entrance, and … Read more
Siem Reap Water Festival or Bon Om Tuk, the Cambodia Water Festival, traditionally marks the end of the monsoon period and rice season, the reversal of the flow of the Tonle Sap (Great Lake), and the start of the fishing season, with boat races, water rituals and traditional ceremonies, such as the moon worship and … Read more
Here’s how to get the most out of the Angkor archaeological sites near Siem Reap, including Angkor Wat, from one of the foremost experts, Siem Reap based archaeologist Damian Evans. Dr Evans provides tips on how to best experience UNESCO World Heritage listed Angkor Wat and the other Angkor temple ruins when you visit Cambodia. … Read more
Our archaeologist’s guide to Angkor Archaeological Park and what makes it special comes courtesy of Dr Damian Evans, a Cambodia based archaeologist behind some of the most groundbreaking research of the last decade. Home to Angkor Wat, Cambodia’s collection of archaeological sites is one of the richest on earth. But what makes the Angkor sites … Read more
Our ultimate guide to Angkor Wat and Angkor Archaeological Park is an insider’s guide. We’ve lived in Siem Reap for 10 years, 15 minutes from Angkor Wat, and visit frequently, making our Angkor temple guide the most detailed up-to-date Angkor Archaeological Park guide. Our guide covers everything you need to know about Angkor Archaeological Park … Read more