Cambodia

Several years ago, I visited Siem Reap and was astounded by the beauty of the surrounding Cambodian temples. I watched sunrise at Angkor Wat with a small crowd but most of the time, I was able to wander through the temples without seeing more than a handful of other people. When I returned this y...

To watch the sunrise at Angkor Wat, take advantage of the early 5:00AM opening to hike in to the reflecting pool to claim a spot close to the waters edge. The area will be overwhelmed with tourist fighting for a spot. Be sure to remember your headlamp! (Angkor Wat at sunrise) Photo by: John Maur...

Between the 9th and 15th centuries, in modern-day Cambodia, the Khmer Empire ruled. It was the largest empire in Southeast Asia, and in Angkor, spectacular temples were built to honor Hindu, and then Buddhist, beliefs. Visiting the Angkor region today is full of cultural exploration, with the opp...