Cambodia

Angkor Wat: ancient temple city, UNESCO site, bucket list item, wonder of the world. The price of tickets to the world-famous Angkor Wat nearly doubled in 2017, a new complication for world travelers on a budget. Make the most out of a one-day pass by seeing only the best of Angkor's most magical and unforgettable sites both on and off the beaten path.

If you are on a tight budget, it's possible to take a bus directly from Bangkok, Thailand to Siem Reap, Cambodia.

In my first book, The Long Road From Pub Street, I tell the story of my trip across Cambodia, from Siem Reap, to Phnom Penh.

After returning from an amazing nine-day long adventure across the whole of Cambodia, I had a nagging feeling that I should start to share my thoughts. I couldn't shake the feeling, and began to feel inspired to transcribe and clean up my stories a little bit; to share my travels with anyone who was interested.

We spend a week in Cambodia, braving monkeys, jellyfish, rove beetles, and Typhoon Chaba! Our journey begins in Siem Reap, before taking us to the far south, where we rough it on a jungle island. Finally, we arrive in Phnom Penh for a much-needed cup of tea.

While Thailand is world-famous for its beautiful islands and beaches, Cambodia, it's neighbor to the east, is often overlooked. Cambodia may be known for its ancient temples in Siem Reap, but the "Kingdom of Wonder" has its own slice of still mostly untouched paradise: Koh Rong Island.

The Cambodian town Siem Reap is often overshadowed by its nearby ancient temples. And that's a shame; the city has a number of real gems. So what can you do in Siem Reap besides visiting Angkor Wat?