Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Condé Nast Traveler -
With a new international airport and direct flights, visiting Siem Reap—and going beyond Angkor Wat—is easier than ever.

Visitors won’t recognise this former ‘Pearl of the Orient’

Brisbane Times -
I’m sipping a negroni at a rooftop bar, watching distant neon illuminations come to life as the sun dips over the horizon.

Real-life ‘Temple Run’ trend a tourism boost for Cambodia’s historic sites

Straits Times -
A unique blend of ancient culture and modern technology has captured the imagination of tourists visiting Cambodia.

Pros and cons of a visit to Phnom Penh: colonial buildings and Khmer relics, but crime and harrowing reminders of past

South China Morning Post -
Visitors to Cambodia’s capital can enjoy attractive colonial architecture, Khmer empire history, views of the Mekong river, and some exotic snacks.

These hidden temples in Cambodia will take you off the beaten path

National Geographic -
Avoid the crowds at these lesser known alternatives to Angkor Wat—which include Cambodia’s newest addition to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

How Angkor Wat alternative Koh Ker, with its tiered temples and ‘magnificent’ artefacts, gives a window into the Khmer Empire without the crowds –...

South China Morning Post -
For many visitors to Siem Reap, Cambodia, Angkor Wat is the go-to Khmer temple site, but two hours’ drive from the city is Unesco World Heritage listed Koh Ker.

This New UNESCO Site Is the Lesser-Known Angkor Wat

Fodor's -
Koh Ker, the Cambodian temple complex awarded UNESCO status in 2023, fights for the return of its plundered artifacts.

What to expect on day two of Siem Reap’s new airport

Escape -
Day two at this new airport had some quirks, but there was one feature that was a game-changer.

The transformation of a creative capital

BBC -
For centuries, Battambang, Cambodia, was renowned for the arts – until its artists were targeted by the Khmer Rouge. Now, its troubled history is informing its creative spirit.

This ‘Lost City’ in Cambodia Is As Mesmerizing As Angkor Wat, With None of the Crowds

Travel + Leisure -
Not far from Angkor Wat, archaeologists have uncovered a network of ancient temples — and have opened a window into Cambodia's extraordinary history.

Why Cambodia’s Dry Season Is Best For Scuba Diving

Explore -
If you're planning a diving trip to Cambodia or considering adding diving to your itinerary, you can dive year-round — but its dry season is the clear winner.

In rural Cambodia, fried tarantulas are a crispy delicacy

Star Online -
Alongside grilled chicken and banana pancakes, visitors can also find cooked silkworms, crispy fried crickets, vast piles of red ants complete with bone-white eggs, and mounds of fried tarantulas.

Can Cambodia become Southeast Asia’s sustainable travel capital?

Independent -
This Southeast Asian nation is hoping to do for the region what Costa Rica did for Central America – become a shining beacon of sustainability. Regional expert Alex Robinson checks in on its efforts.

This is Asia’s coolest neighbourhood – and you’ve probably never been

Time Out -
With its recent glow-up bringing a huge range of stuff to see and do, this Cambodian ‘village’ takes top spot.

Cambodia lays out master plan to bring back tourists

Channel News Asia -
With visitors from China, once its main market, slowing to barely a trickle, how is Cambodia planning to revive its battered tourism industry?

Siem Reap: Cambodia’s city of hope, hip enclaves and heritage

Straits Times -
Even with the resurgence of travel, Siem Reap is uncrowded enough for travellers to explore it at a slower pace than before.

A new female-led tour of Cambodia puts women in the spotlight

The Times -
Abigail Blasi meets a princess and a celebrity chef, and goes on a motorbike trip on a new tour of the country.

See Cambodia on two wheels on these must-do motorcycle trips

Lonely Planet -
For experienced riders, Cambodia is one of the most rewarding off-road biking destinations in the world.

The best beaches in Cambodia to escape to after exploring Angkor Wat

Lonely Planet -
For the longest time, the temples of Angkor left other destinations in Cambodia in the shade, but in recent years, the beaches and islands of the South Coast have become a major attraction in their own right.

Cambodia’s best national parks offer wild adventures

Lonely Planet -
Cambodia is world-famous for its ancient temples, but the country also has an extensive system of national parks and protected areas, covering around 40% of the country and providing a vital haven for a vast variety of wildlife.

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