SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA - Siem Reap is a small town, nestled among rice paddy fields 4 hours drive on rocky roads north of the capital of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It is home to the ancient Khmer Empire's great temple ruins. UNESCO has designated Angkor Wat as a World Heritage Site, but there are many other smaller complexes in the surrounding countryside that are just as significant, if not more beautiful to explore. In terms of archaeological significance, it rivals sites like the Pyramids of the Nile, Machu Pichu and the Mayan Ruins of Mexico. But unlike these other places, rampant development has not taken place and visitors are allowed to take in the unspoiled atmosphere up close. This will probably not be the case in a few more years.
Come with me and see Siem Reap through my eyes ...
Sitting on a stone platform overlooking a still lake, I watched as the sun made its first appearance at 5:45AM. If you do decide to go, please carry a flashlight and a tripod for your camera is a necessity.
Sitting on a stone platform overlooking a still lake, I watched as the sun made its first appearance at 5:45AM. If you do decide to go, please carry a flashlight and a tripod for your camera is a necessity.
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