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My week long sojourn in Southeast Asia began with 4 exceptional days in Siem Reap, Cambodia. After a quick introduction to the tuk tuk, the preferred method of transport, our explorations of this amazing UNESCO World Heritage site began: waking up at 5am to watch the sun rise over the magnificent Khmer temple of Angkor Wat, climbing up Angkor Thom and other temple ruins dating as far back as the 9th century, marveling at intricate Hindu wall carvings still so much in tact, laying poolside at the stunning Le Méridien, watching Apsara dancers tell mythical stories through their graceful dance, visiting local artisans, and savoring copious amounts of exotic fruits in tropical heat. Cambodia was absolutely sublime and utterly unforgettable.

(all images by HonestlyWTF)

47 Comments

  13. Amy    January 3, 2013

    I’ve been to Phnom Penh but was unable to make to Siem Reap. Hopefully someday I can go back to see Angkor Wat. Your pictures bring back a lot of memories. I miss the fruit, especially Rambhutan!

  18. Windsor Grace    January 3, 2013

    My boyfriend was there last year. Seeing his pictures and seeing your pictures (and hearing his stories) makes me want to head over.

  22. Paula    January 3, 2013

    Your photographs are beautiful! I especially like the one of the monk (I think) in the orange robe walking amidst the ruins. You must have had a wonderful time. Post more info about your trip-please!
    Paula

  24. whatkrissydidnext    January 4, 2013

    I’ve been there last year! It was absolutly amazing! Your photographs are great!
    Check out my blog
    whatkrissydidnext.wordpress.com

  25. Noelle    January 4, 2013

    I was in Cambodia this past summer, all of your pictures bring back such fantastic, rich memories.

    The day we were at Angkor Wat it was pouring rain and rivers of water cascaded into all the ‘pools’ and down every surface, it was magnificent. All your dry, sunny pictures make it look so different- beautiful in a whole other way.
    Thanks for sharing!

    P.S. I hope you got a fish pedicure in the central market in Siem Reap?!

    http://noelleodesigns.com/2012/06/27/angkor-wat-temples-2/

  26. Savannah Jual    January 4, 2013

    Mon dieu! Seeing all of those baguettes makes me wonder whether these photos were really shot in Cambodia, or in Paris! It’s all about the baguettes here in Paris; I guess I would be right at home in Cambodia too!

    Thanks for sharing! I hope to got there sometime soon!
    Smiles and all the best,
    Savannah
    untetheredasacloud.wordpress.com

  27. ann    January 5, 2013

    did you plan your own trip or did you go through a travel site? your pictures are amazing!

  28. Sara MacFarland    January 5, 2013

    I’d love to reblog this to my Meandering In My Mind blog. I don’t see an option for that, so I’ve linked your URL to today’s post.

  29. Appa    January 6, 2013

    amazing photos and wonderful trip! I thought that I m in Cambodia!

  31. Jenny    January 6, 2013

    WOW I would LOVE to go to Cambodia one day!
    This reminds me that when I was a little kid I watched Tomb Rider (with Angelina Jolie), and I thought that this was the coolest place ever! ha

    I actually just got back from China, and here’s my 1st out of 3 posts about everything you need to know when traveling to Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong.
    Today’s post: Beijing!
    It took a big effort to write the whole thing, and I will really appreciate it if you read it, or at least see the pictures! ;)

    http://www.yeahitsprettyawesome.com/2013/01/06/beijing/

  33. Erica    January 6, 2013

    @ann, I planned my own trip. Feel free to email me with any questions or tips on my favorite spots!

  34. Kendall    January 7, 2013

    Did you go to Banteay Srei or Beng Melea? I went to them this last summer (2012) and loved them! Also did you get a chance to see the floating village? :D

  35. Tyfoon    January 10, 2013

    May I ask which hotel you stayed at. Thinking about going myself. Tks

  36. Erica    January 10, 2013

    @Tyfoon I stayed at Le Méridien Ankor – it was lovely and very close to the temples. @Kendall I made the extra trip to see Beng Melea – it was totally worth it!!!

  38. Xiomara    January 11, 2013

    I’m in search for a new camera and saw all these amazing photos,
    what camera do you use? or any recomendations? I’m not a beginner but not an expert either! ;)
    Thanks!

  39. Leigh    January 20, 2013

    Gorgeous! As an expat who does live in Cambodia – these photos definitely do it justice. ♥

  40. ds4899    January 29, 2013

    Easily my most favorite place on Earth. Cambodia is incredible and I highly recommend everyone go to not only Siem Reap, but the southern ocean-facing areas like Kampot and Kep. I was there exactly two years ago and miss it!

  41. aniko    February 18, 2013

    did you book for a tour guide or you just went there by yourself? my husband and i are planning to go and i was curious if we can manage to go to the temples on our own or needed a tour guide. thanks!

  42. Elodie    April 5, 2013

    A little behind on your posts and just saw your beautiful pics from Cambodia…I just got back from 6 weeks around Cambodia and Thailand and had an amazing time too.. Always interesting to see another persons visual interpretation of the same place through their pictures! Thanks for the post, El

  43. Lisa    April 7, 2013

    Amazing photos! This is on my list of places and you’ve just helped me move it up to the top 3 :)

  45. ranyanrar    June 17, 2013

    Hi Erica, i am local girl living in Siem Reap. Your photo are amazing!!! Im in love with all your posts.

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