Siem Reap travel blog
Stories, tips and inspiration for your Siem Reap trip — from first-timer guides to sunrise-at-Angkor reality checks
Water Festival timing and Siem Reap: what it actually means for your trip
Bon Om Touk happens mainly in Phnom Penh, not Siem Reap — here's what late-November travelers should actually expect locally and whether to add Phnom Penh.
How I actually spent 72 hours in Siem Reap
A first-person account of a real 72-hour Siem Reap trip — what worked, what I'd cut, and how it compares to a planned 3-day itinerary.
Khmer New Year in Siem Reap: what actually happens in mid-April
What Choul Chnam Thmey actually looks like in Siem Reap — closures, water fights, temple crowds, and whether mid-April is a good time to visit.
It's pouring in Siem Reap: what to actually do instead of sulking at the hotel
A rainy afternoon in Siem Reap isn't a wasted day — museums, cooking classes, spas, covered markets, and why temples in the rain aren't a bad option.
Is it safe to visit Preah Vihear right now? A dated status check
A dated, living status check on the Cambodia-Thailand border situation and its impact on visiting Preah Vihear temple — verify independently before
Siem Reap beyond the temples: what to do once you've 'done' Angkor
For travelers who've already covered Angkor — countryside, floating villages, Battambang, and craft workshops beyond the standard temple circuit.
Siem Reap on a backpacker budget: what actually costs money
Real daily costs for a Siem Reap backpacker trip — the Angkor Pass you can't negotiate, and the food, stays, and transport you actually can.
The Angkor Wat sunrise, honestly: crowds, clouds, and when it's not worth the 4:30 AM
An honest account of the Angkor Wat sunrise — the reflecting pond crowds, what an overcast morning actually looks like, and when to skip it entirely.
Which floating village should you really visit? My honest take after all three
A personal, honest comparison of Chong Kneas, Kompong Phluk and Kompong Khleang after visiting all three floating villages near Siem Reap.
48 hours in Siem Reap: a realistic plan, not a highlight reel
A realistic 48-hour Siem Reap itinerary that accounts for the airport drive, the heat, and what actually fits — not an impossible highlight reel.
I cycled the Small Circuit at Angkor. Here's what a bike actually gets you
Real distances, heat, and logistics of cycling the Angkor Small Circuit — where to rent, what's realistic on a bike, and when a tuk-tuk beats it.
Dry season vs. rainy season at Angkor: what you actually gain and lose
An honest comparison of visiting Angkor in dry vs rainy season — crowds, heat, photography, accessibility, and what actually changes month to month.
Angkor Pass math: when the 3-day pass and the 7-day pass actually pay off
The real Angkor Pass math for 2026: $37/$62/$72 plus separate outlier tickets, and exactly how many temple days make the 3-day and 7-day passes worth it.
Common Siem Reap scams and how to actually avoid them
The real scams to watch for in Siem Reap: tuk-tuk overcharging, staged orphanage stops, fake officials, and ticket resellers — and how to avoid each one.
First time in Siem Reap: what I'd actually tell a friend before they go
What actually surprised me on a first Siem Reap trip — the airport distance, the ticket math, the heat, and what I'd change about my own itinerary.
The new Siem Reap airport: everything that changed since 2023
Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport opened October 2023, 40-50 km from town. Here's what actually changed and why so many guides still get it wrong.