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Living the Island Life on Koh Rong Samloem
Disclosure: Please note that some of the links below may be affiliate links. This means that I earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products and companies I use personally. My friends and I woke up the next morning excited for our next destination, Koh Rong Samloem, Cambodia. I was ready to get back on an island and the boys were just as ready. We didn’t want to waste a full day traveling from Kampot to Koh Rong Samloem. With small amount of research we’d done and with the help of our hostel, we had a goal of making the 11:30…
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How to Spend One Day in Kampot Cambodia
After two solid nights out in Phnom Penh, my friends and I decided to keep moving through Cambodia. We talked to several other travelers who recommended spending one day in Kampot. Neither of us knew much about Kampot so we did a little research. We learned that it’s a quite town along the south coast of Cambodia. It sounded like exactly what we wanted and needed. It was easy find a bus that was leaving mid-day, which would make our arrival into Kampot just past dinner time. We thought it was the perfect timing for a bus. However, like most things in Southeast Asia, it took WAY LONGER than expected. What…
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Party Mixed with History in Phnom Penh Cambodia
Disclosure: Please note that some of the links below may be affiliate links. This means that I earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products and companies I use personally. Following a relaxing day in Siem Reap, my friends and I decided it was time for a change of scenery. We talked it over and choose our next location, Phnom Penh, which is the capital of Cambodia. One thing that I love about staying at hostels is how easy it is to make a change of scenery. You simply walk up to the reception desk, ask them about transportation to a…
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Experiencing Both Sides of Siem Reap: History & Nightlife
Disclosure: Please note that some of the links below may be affiliate links. This means that I earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products and companies I use personally. While in Siem Reap, I found out that twice a year, the sun rises directly behind the middle tower at Angkor Wat. This sunrise occurs in March and September, which corresponds with the Spring Equinox and Fall Equinox. I just happened to be exploring Angkor Wat around this time in March. Talk a truly special yet totally unexpected sunrise. The rumor was that this event was going to occur Friday, March…
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Things to do in Siem Reap Outside of Angkor Wat
After two days of super early mornings and temples, I knew I needed a break. I wasn’t done exploring Angkor Wat, but I needed a break. There was more to Siem Reap than just the temples. I was excited and ready to go sightseeing around the town. If you know me, then you know I love being active. Whether it’s playing volleyball, hiking, kayaking, or bicycling, I want to be outside, enjoying nature and sightseeing. When researching “Things to Do in Siem Reap,” I was looking for something non-temple related. Thanks to the knowledge from a travel facebook group I am in, South East Asia Backpacker Community, I found a…
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A Day on the Grand Circuit at Angkor Wat
Several people told me that one day is enough time for Angkor Wat, especially if you are on a budget. But, Angkor Wat has so many temples divided into two route; small circuit and grand circuit. Wouldn’t I miss a bunch temples if I only went for one day? Although I was on a budget, I knew that I was me going to want to go back so I purchased the $62 3-day pass ticket in advance. I can tell you now, with a high level of certainty, that ONE DAY is not enough. Tuk-Tuk vs. Group Tour My first experience at Angkor Wat was far from perfect with the…
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First Time Experiencing Angkor Wat | Pros and Cons
I don’t even know where to start when I think back to my week in Siem Reap, Cambodia. During the initial planning phase of my adventure, I only intended in staying three full days with Angkor Wat as a top priority. Instead, I ended up staying for six days and LOVED every second of it! It was plenty of days to see both sides of the city, without one spoiling the other! I knew I wanted to visit Siem Reap because I really wanted to see Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Several travelers said that it’s effortless to cross the border between Thailand and Cambodia. It was a…
