Siem Reap, Cambodia

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)

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  1. Mira wrote:

    Wow what a beautiful and stunning location. The photos take my breath away. Wish I were there too 🙂
    xo

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  2. Thanks for sharing the photos. Looks like you’re having a great time.
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  3. Nomadic D wrote:

    Wow. Looks so exciting and magical! You take the best vacations ever. Pretty inspiring stuff.

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  4. WOW, WOW, WOW!!!STUNNING!!!!

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  5. Liz McLean wrote:

    These photos are breathtaking! They make me want to just pick and go there immediately.

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  6. Denisa wrote:

    Wow, taht looks amazing. I have newer been there but I would like to see it. Have a great day.

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  7. amazing, I would really love to be there some day!!!

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  8. Maria wrote:

    These pictures are absolutely beautiful. I would really love to go and visit someday.
    xo, Maria
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  9. Huyen wrote:

    beautiful pictures <3

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  10. Nadja wrote:

    tuk tuck sound so funny!!! the sun rise most have been amazing!! enjoy your stay 🙂

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  11. Lejla wrote:

    oh my…how beautiful…

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  12. Adele wrote:

    Wonderful pics, a love this magic space also.

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  13. Amy wrote:

    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!

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  14. beautiful photos!
    i’d love to go to cambodia.

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  15. I love your pictures! Seems to be an amazing trip!

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  16. OMG. Your photos are stunning! It seems like the most incredible place in the world. Just made me want to go there so badly!

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

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  18. i.s. wrote:

    pictures are gorgeous xx
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  19. Sanne wrote:
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  20. Jessica wrote:

    Absolutely gorgeous.
    I’d love to visit Cambodia one day.

    The Lovelorn

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  21. Paula wrote:

    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

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  22. Magical images. Hope will go there…

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  23. whatkrissydidnext wrote:

    I’ve been there last year! It was absolutly amazing! Your photographs are great!
    Check out my blog
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  24. Noelle wrote:

    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?!

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  25. 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
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  26. ann wrote:

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

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  27. 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.

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  28. Appa wrote:

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

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  29. Maria wrote:

    looks like an awesome trip. should def check out india!

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  30. Jenny wrote:

    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

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  31. Awesome pictures! Siem Reap and Angkor Wat are without doubt my favorite travel spots!

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  32. Erica wrote:

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

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  33. Kendall wrote:

    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? 😀

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  34. Tyfoon wrote:

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

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    • Erica wrote:

      @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!!!

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  35. I am visiting Siem Riep via Singapore from South Africa in mid April. Cannot wait. Your pics are exquisite!

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  36. Xiomara wrote:

    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!

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  37. Leigh wrote:

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

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  38. ds4899 wrote:

    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!

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  39. aniko wrote:

    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!

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  40. Elodie wrote:

    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

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  41. Lisa wrote:

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

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  42. Smith Cam wrote:

    Siem Reap, located in northwestern Cambodia, is the gateway to the world-famous Angkor temple complex, which includes the magnificent Angkor Wat. The province also contains a vibrant capital city boasting many luxury hotels, beautifully-aged colonial buildings, a buzzing Pub Street, silk farms, markets, and much more.

    http://www.tourismcambodia.org/provincial_guide/index.php?view=detail&prv=21

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  43. ranyanrar wrote:

    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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