Angkor is undoubtedly the most beautiful place I’ve ever been to. No matter how many pictures you’ve seen of the temples, photos just don’t do them justice. When the sun rose over Angkor Wat, I couldn’t help but audibly gasp at how magnificent the sight was. Put aside the architectural feat, the sheer beauty of the UNESCO world heritage site reflecting on the lake with the sun peeking over the trees is enough to make anyone pause and appreciate just how gorgeous life is.
Highlight: Angkor Wat, duh. Plus Bayon (the temple with massive faces) and Ta Prom (where Tomb Raider was filmed)
Lowlight: the big bites. No matter how much I bathed myself in Deet, the mosquitoes still manage to find the untouched spots to feast upon my skin. But it’s a small price to pay to get to experience such a beautiful place.
Bottom line: Don’t wait to coordinate vacationing to Siem Reap with a travel buddy. The beauty of Angkor Wat is the only companion you need. Go now before it gets even more tourist-y. And it’s SO. CHEAP!
ACTIVITIES (in order of enjoyment)
Sunrise bike ride around Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom (Preah Kahn, Bayon), Ta Prohm
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars, do it!! So worth it
