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Cambodia is a country that so many people skip over.
This makes me sad because, in my opinion, it steals the title ‘land of smiles’ from Thailand and takes it to a whole other level.
Along with the most welcoming of residents, Cambodia has everything you’d want from a southeast Asian country, without the tourists of Thailand and hustle of Vietnam.
So, this is our little collection of love letters to Cambodia – a country we have visited twice, and are always planning another return trip.
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Visiting the Battambang Bat Caves – Everything They Don’t Tell You
Read more →: Visiting the Battambang Bat Caves – Everything They Don’t Tell YouIn Battambang, Cambodia, is a giant limestone karst hill and home to millions of bats, who all live in a large cave there. Every night, a ribbon of these whoosh out at dusk, en-masse, to pick up a mosquito-based breakfast. To our dismay, this experience was one of the most disappointing moments of our trip.…
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Capturing Angkor Wat: 17 Photography Tips for Snapping the Perfect Shot
Read more →: Capturing Angkor Wat: 17 Photography Tips for Snapping the Perfect ShotThis post contains everything we can think of to help you take the best possible photos on your visit to (probably) the most beautiful human-built place on our entire planet. It includes loads of Angkor Wat photography tips, including Angkor Wat ticketing hints, the best seasons for a photographer, what to pack, how to get…
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9 Remarkable Angkor Wat Photography Locations (with map)
Read more →: 9 Remarkable Angkor Wat Photography Locations (with map)Angkor Wat is more than just one famous temple – the giant complex consists of hundreds of structures, all spread over many kilometres. So, as a photographer, how do you choose the most photogenic spots in one of the most beautiful human-made places in the world? We’ve spent two weeks exploring these magnificent, awe-inspiring ruins.…
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Cambodia’s Unlikely Heroes: Meeting the Remarkable Landmine Rat Detectives of Siem Reap
Read more →: Cambodia’s Unlikely Heroes: Meeting the Remarkable Landmine Rat Detectives of Siem ReapThe APOPO Visitor Centre, home to the clever little landmine sniffing rats, is one of the best attractions in Siem Reap. This worthwhile organisation mobilises these tiny HeroRATs to detect explosives, and even illnesses, saving lives across the world. Whether you’re a rat fan, or not, it’s a fantastic trip, full of information, history and…
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How to Rent a Tuktuk in Siem Reap, Cambodia – A Detailed Self-Driving Guide
Read more →: How to Rent a Tuktuk in Siem Reap, Cambodia – A Detailed Self-Driving GuideRecently, our friends over at tuktukrental.com started a tuktuk rental service in Siem Reap – providing visitors with the ideal way to get around the city, adjacent legendary temples and even further afield. So, obviously we jumped at the opportunity to spend two weeks driving a temperamental three-wheeler around Siem Reap, Angkor Wat and beyond!…