Angkor Wat

It’s probably one of the most photographed tourist spots in Southeast Asia, and I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t as incredible as the pictures and articles claim it to be. A little less than 10 kilometres from the centre of Siem Reap, lies the Angkor Wat Temples, spread across lush green fields and amidst forest and lakes. It’s an impressively well-preserved and maintained area showing surprisingly few scars or trails from the no doubt millions of tourists that traipse through every year. The sheer magnitude and grandeur of them alone is enough to leave you staring, but add to that the picturesque scenery all around, and they truly are something of a wonder. Continue reading