Travel Articles: Cambodia

From ancient Cambodia to high-tech Hong Kong, there are so many amazing places to explore in Southeast Asia! Check out my adventures!

On this Asia cruise we sailed the Sea of Japan and the Yellow and South China Seas, winding our way around islands and down a coastline that has enticed explorers, adventurers, conquerors and kings for centuries. We wandered through ancient temples and pagodas, relished the cacophony of a bustling market, and embraced the silence of a tranquil …

Taking advantage of a winter break to return to Asia.

A third trip back to two of my favorite destinations.

The Mekong River Cruises are some of the most unique trips you can take in the world. Usually, the trip either begins or ends in Ho Chi Minh the capital of Vietnam, and/or in Phnom Penh the capital of Cambodia. Adventure life offers breathtaking trips from both of these destinations.

Adventure Life offers a lot of Mekong River cruises and you might be uncertain about which one will offer the best trip for you. Each cruise will just be a bit different with a variety of highlights explained below.

The Mekong River is a year-round travel destination but depending on when you go, you?ll have a different experience. The best time to take a cruise down the Mekong is during the dry season, between November and April. Though November through January is the ideal time because the usual temperature won?t be too high and the wet season has already passed.

Four crazy kids, three countries, two weeks...it was my first trip to Asia and I'm hooked. We experienced the authentic facets and features of Southeast Asia: the bustling city life and lights of Hong Kong, the never ending traffic of motor bikes, the serene, peaceful sights of rice fields and cattle of Hanoi, and the steaming curries of Cambodian …

Over the course of 12 days, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos stole my heart. Charming cities, stunning ruins, amazing food, ancient cultural ceremonies and some of the nicest locals you will ever meet will surely make any traveler say they just HAVE to go back.

Experience the unique cuisine of Cambodia on your trip! Influences from China, India and France are strongly evident, along with borrowed methods and dishes from neighboring Thailand and Vietnam. This results in delicious food that can be enjoyed no other place in the world.

The Khmer Rouge was the Communist Party of Kampuchea that reigned in Cambodia from 1975-1979. Its goal was to create a self-sufficient, Utopian society by force, creating a terrible genocide in the process. This recent part of Cambodia's history helps define present-day issues & characteristics.

Southeast Asia's history is extensive and diverse. This article will discuss how geography, cultures, and foreigners have influenced Southeast Asia's history.

Wildlife may not the first thing that comes to mind for visitors to Cambodia. However, isolated pockets of the country's forest offer some of the best opportunities for wildlife spotting in all of Southeast Asia! It is even home to a number of endangered species, including the tiger, Asian elephant, sun bear, & gibbon.

Siem Reap is perhaps the most recognizable area of Cambodia. The famous Angkor Wat temple, the largest religious monument in the world, is located here. Once the seat of power for the great Khmer Empire, this area is the most popular tourist destination in the country. Get a first-hand glimpse of Cambodia's history and culture.

You have booked a trip to Cambodia...now what? Our FAQ article answers many of the most commonly asked traveler questions. From packing suggestions to what the food is like, this can give you an idea of what to expect during your visit. Hopefully, this helps travelers be better prepared for the adventure that awaits!

Cambodia has a tropical climate and is one of the few Southeast Asia countries that boasts a fairly consistent climate making it a year-round destination for travel. The best time to travel to Cambodia is in the wet season between June and early September or in the dry, cool season between November and February, depending on what your goals are while abroad.

From Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam we ventured on yet another everlasting bus ride to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Siem Reap held a single purpose for us, as it does many. Angkor Wat. After agreeing to the four-day tour, we learned this city has so much more to offer than just this incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Known for its economic insurgency of …

Itinerary:

Kulala Lumpor, Malayasia to Hanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi to Cat Ba and surrounding islands

Cat Ba South by bus to Hoi An

Hoi An South to Ho Chi Min City

Ho Chi Min City to Siem Reap, Cambodia

(still traveling by bus mind you..)

Siem Reap to Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok to Kanchanaburi

Kanchanaburi to Phuket

Phuket to Kuala Lumpur, …

I’ve mentioned in previous travel stories about taking along the family. My very first time abroad I spent the first two weeks with my sister and mother. Having never been abroad before, my eyes were opened next to theirs to the excitement and breath of fresh air SE Asia provides. I leaned heavily on their excitement too. Since that trip, …

It took a little doing but we managed to squeeze in a side trip to Siem Reap at the end of our trip. Angkor Wat gets all the love, but the temple complexes in this region are vast and varied.

Of course Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom are the most well-known. They've also been the best excavated and maintained, so, despite thousands of tourists …

When our group arrived to Siem Reap, Cambodia, we were greeted with one of the most beautiful airports I had ever seen — it looked like it had been recently built, with shiny spotless floors, lots of glass, and uniquely Cambodian touches inside. Staff from the hostel we had booked were waiting outside the airport for us with tuk-tuks; we …

The temple ruins of Siem Reap rise from the jungles of Cambodia like a gift from the past — a gift for all the wide-eyed visitors, but also for the local people. For a country that has seen three decades of war, genocide and poverty, the wonders of Angkor bestow strong cultural pride and a new economy of tourism.

People from all over the …