Cambodia

Hubby and I scooted across the border from Thailand to visit the temples in Siem Reap. Of course we saw the legendary Angkor Wat, and many of the temples in the compound. We also saw Banteay Srei, the Pink Temple of Women. We took an overland route (by bus), so that we could see some of the countryside as well. The rice fields give off a wonderfully vibrant shade of kelly green that stretches for miles. It was a great experience.

I’ve wanted to go to Cambodia as long as I can remember. I don’t know exactly why, but a big reason for it has to be the tourism – or the lack there of. I hate going to places where I feel like I’m right at home, surrounded by 50 people who I understand. I’d love to just go and explore, meet new people and have fun.
Me and my boyfriend are going to Cambodia in the not-so-distant future, but whe have to save some money first. We want to stay there for at least a month, and the airplane tickets alone is about 4000 dollars at the very cheapest. But we’re definitely going!

We’re going to spend a few days in Cambodia, mostly to visit Angkor Wat. Hubby has already been there and keeps taunting me with stories of how beautiful it is…25 days and I’ll know for myself :)

I found Cambodians to be very friendly and genuine. They also have a beautiful country, but a very sad history, which is reflected in the very high number of amputees you’ll see roaming the streets of Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.

Go before it changes. You can currently climb all over the temples, respectfully of course, but it will likely be like Athens soon, where you just look from afar.

I went to go visit my family for a month. It was even more beautiful than I remembered. Of course, I was 12 back then, and 6 before that.
We first went to Thailand then bussed to the border to PoiPet, Cambodia, which was the worst. After we spent hours trying to get across the border, we finally found a cab that drove us all the way to Siem Riep.
We also visited Battambang, Kampot, Phnom Penh, and the Angkor Wat in Siem Riep. The most memorable place I visited was Prey Mol, where my my cousins resided along with my grand parents.
When I came back home, I developed this feeling kind of like depression.
So, I’m going to finish up college, and make enough money so I can live in Cambodia permanently.
If it wasn’t for this trip, I never would have felt this way about Cambodia, and I would’ve never noticed how boring living in Canada is compared to living over there.

Gosh, I miss everything about Cambodia.
Of the three times I’ve been there, this trip was the most fun I’ve ever had, and I can’t wait to go back again.
:)

I’d like to enter from Thailand and go straight to Siem Reap. Then take a boat to Battambang and then either bus or trian to Phnom Penh. Afterwards, a trip to Sihanoukville and its white beaches and Ream National Park.
Next: into Vietnam direction Ho Chi Minh…

One day I want to travel through Cambodia and Thailand. I really want to see Angkor Wat. It seems as if Cambodia is behind a lot of the rest of Asia in development, so it would be cool to take a step back in time.

It is an amazing experience that I had cycle around by renting a very old junk bicycle.

Although I am a new guy there, but I am using a download e-map to guide me. Why I had this idea? Hmm..actually I had found an interesting acticle about this trip at http://www.asiatrip.org/2007/11/06/itineraries-of-angkor-archaeological-park/

The benefit of cycling is you can really enjoy the nature of Cambodia.

I took this trip with my family in February 2006. It was a trip to visit my grandpa, on my dad’s side. My grandpa was 97 years old (no lie) and my dad wanted him to see us. The plane ride took about 16 hours and i didnt get up once the whole time. We had to stop in Taipet, then catch a smaller plane to Cambodia. We laneded in Cambodia’s capital Pnhoem Phen. Right when i got off the plane, you could feel the heat wave smack you in the face. The humidity there was ridiculous. It was very emotional meeting everyone from my dad’s side. The biggest reality check was seeing how people lived there. I realized how lucky i really am being born in America…i had an epiphany during the trip. But overall the trip there was fun. A dollar would last you the whole day. The places we visited were amazing, a sight for sore eyes. It was more than just a visit for me, it was a journey into my roots. My grandpa passed away in November 2006. I’m glad i got to see him before he passed away. No doubt, i’m going to go there again.