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 Atmospheric Angkor Wat by richiecdisc
The slow boat from Battambang was longer than anticipated. Well, in terms of time anyway. In terms of distance, it was actually shorter. How this is possible is a matter of level; water level that is. As with most tropical locations, Cambodia’s rivers swell with the wet season and come to a trickle in the dry. So, what would have normally been a five or six hour trip to Siem Reap was more like ten, and rather than bring us to the “main road” to town, we were let off at what appeared to be some rudimentary tire tracks in what were forged in mud but now stood resolutely as encrusted sculptures from the baking sun. Carrying our backpacks at this point was not appealing and luckily not necessary as the industrious motto drivers lined up to escort us to the gateway city. Competition was fierce not due to the meager one dollar price of the ride, but for their opportunity to get our later business for just about anything we needed while in their hometown. It was all sorted out very quickly and efficiently considering what was at stake. Soon we found ourselves in an entourage of backpackers clutching perilously to our assigned motto drivers, whizzing in a line by an assortment of ramshackle huts that would make good fodder for the National Geographic. Siem Reap was not even in sight but this wild introduction did not disappoint. If you could arrive in Cambodia at this exact juncture, you’d smile immediately at finding the pay dirt of the intrepid traveler. The ride into the town proper was swift and full of jungle village scenery that was both enthralling and somehow comforting. Maybe it was just nice to see that an area so close to the country’s main attraction remained so unspoiled. (concluded below in Fondest Memory) Leave a Comment
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 Tasty Chicken Amok by i-s-a
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While researching about Cambodia, one traveller kept on mentioning Amok...Fish Amok, Pork Amok, Chicken Amok...everything Amok....he can't seem to get enough of it. So I told myself to try the dish when I get the chance.
I found out that this Cambodian dish is very similar to Thai Curry. It is delicious.
Enjoy eating! Leave a Comment
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 Dara Souvenir Shop by shintarojon
1. Ask for the price of a souvenir you want but DON'T BUY RIGHT AWAY! Smile and leave the shop/s! Look for another shop and ask the price.
2. After comparing 2 to 3 shops, you have now at least idea how much is the selling price of the item you want.
3. Now, be brave enough and tell the lowest ceiling price for the item you want! At least 70% to 80% less of the selling price!
Believe me! Specially for our Japanese VT members, when sellers know that you are a Japanese tourist, prices of their products automatically increases as high as 300%!!!
4. After telling your desired price, then it is the turn of the seller to give his/her price. But still, be firm! Don't be afraid to tell the price you want. Well, of course, you can add a little!
5. If he\she doesn't like your desired price, then leave the shop!!! Smile!
6. Go to another shop, you have now the idea of the minimum price they can give you after bargaining with other shops.
7. You can tell your desired price and definitely, he/she will compromise with you. Most of the sellers still accept your minimum price even for a little profit!
8. Just buy the item if you think that most of the shops have the same last minimum price.
Ex. If seller A, B, & C have the same last price of US $1.00, definitely you cannot buy the item for US$ 0.75 anymore.Then buy it for US$ 1.00.
9. Bargain not as a tourist but as a local!
10. You can save a lot of money in buying and dealing with sellers. Smile, bargain and beat the locals....
Jan. 4 - I bought set of chopsticks (5 sets)! Initial selling price was US$ 3.00 but I was able to buy it for US$ 1.00. It was more expensive in big souvenir shop with the same quality---selling price was US$ 6.00!!!
Bags to be given to my friends - selling price was US$ 2.00 to US$ 3.00 for one but I was able to buy it for US$ 1.00 each. I even bought 5 bags for a total price of US$ 4.00! Leave a Comment
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For visitors Siem Reap is in the first place the gateway to the Angkor temples. The most famous temples Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom are 6 and 8 KM north of the town.
Most temples are open from sunrise until sunset. A one-day pass costs 20$ and a 2-3 days pass costs 40$ (ID-picture needed). These passes can be bought at the checkpoints on your way to the temples.
Angkor became an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Archaeologists from all over the world are working on the restoration of the temples. Also the Cambodian government is activily involved in protecting the monuments and promoting the region.
The Angkor temples rise literally out of the jungle. After climbing the Phnom Bakheng and looking in the direction of Angkor Wat the impressive towers of the Angkor Wat look very tiny in the large green area.
The most striking was my visit to Ta Prohm, the ´jungletemple´, showing the struggle between the giant trees of the jungle and the ancient constructions, which gave any idea how the Angkor area has looked like before the restoration of the temples has started. Leave a Comment
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 Receipt for Visa by Tina-Perth
To make it easier, you can download an application form here: Visa Application Ensure that you have a spare passport photo. The cost of your visa is US$20 and payable at the airport when you arrive. It is quite chaotic at the counter, but somehow you do end up with your visa and your passport returned. You can see from this photo that they have renamed me Ria and Steve was Mark. I don't know whether they were someone elses or they couldn't be bothered writing our names.
There is also a US$25 Departure Tax to be paid in US$ when you leave, so keep enough aside. There is also a US$6 Departure Tax for domestic flights. Leave a Comment
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The best currency to enter Cambodia with is US$. You will receive your change in riel. There are 4,000 riel to US$1.00.
Although we were told that Thai baht could be used in Cambodia, it is not advisable. You can use it, but it is much better to use US$ or riel. Thai coins are not accepted at all.
There are no ATM's and banks are few and far between. I would not advise using credit cards unless in a hotel, I don't think smaller places will accept them anyway. Leave a Comment
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 Myla looking at the church one
last time. by i-s-a
While biking around along the river of downtown Siem Reap we chanced upon this charmng little church. We went inside the compound and parked our rented bicycles. It turned out that the mass has just ended (it was Holy Wednesday) and the friendly parishioners welcomed us warmly. Afterwards, the parish priest waited for us outside and offered us breakfast. We were pressed for time so we declined, said thanks and went our way.
Little communities like this make a foreigner feel at home and left us with wonderful feelings long after we have come for a visit. Leave a Comment
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The Stung (meaning river) Siem Reap flows from north to south through the centre of the town. The river made it easy for me to find my way in the town. The river has several bridges. Some of them are nicily decocrated. I liked the area of the river with its spacous green around giving an extra contribution to the relaxed and easygoing town.
Even in the middle of the day it was nice to walk along the river because of the shade of the trees and to look what was going on. Also the drivers of the remorque-motos were hiding for the sun in the shade of the big trees. A small green boat was passing by collecting the garbage in and along the river. Two men were standing in the river with two baskets. I don´t know what exactly they were doing, but it looked like they were sifting or cleaning something. Leave a Comment
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Day 2
iii) Beng Mealea - u can visit this with Kbal Spean and Phnom Kulen or Banteay Srei but it'll be a loonnggg daytrip. This i think is my favourite place! Much more Lara Croft then Ta Prohm because there's very little restoration done and you can see how completely overcome by nature it is! U feel like a real adventurer climbing all over the stones and through the tunnels, but wear comfy pants!! And be prepared to slide and get moss all over your butt.
iv) Preah Khan - this is quite a big temple, also very much in the style of Ta Prohm but better condition, with a sculpture that had Roman pillars etc. which was cryptic, noone really knows why it's there. We were late to leave for here, if we had a very quick lunch we could've combined Preah Khan with Neak Pean and Ta Som (called The Grand Tour since it's furthest north of Angkor).
v) Every Saturday there's a free 7.15p.m. Cello Concert by SWISS SWISS SWISS!!! Dr. Beat Richner at the Angkor Children's Hospital. It lasted for about 1.5 hours and he gives a passionate speech about the injustices to Cambodia and the need for blood/money donations for the poor children. He's been doing this since 1975! Truly admirable although some will think his rhetoric a bit too heavy. I think he's justified. Leave a Comment
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