Cambodia – Siem Reap
The city of Siem Reap is most notably know for its temples of Angkor. Up until a few years ago this town has been fairly quiet but is now in the midst of a tourist boom.
We flew into Siem Reap early Sunday morning and returned to Singapore the following Sunday also from Siem Reap. Old French shophouses, shady tree-lined boulevards and a quiet river are remnants of the past, while fancy 5-star hotels and international restaurants are quickly up and coming.
As in the other parts of Cambodia we visited, US dollars and Riel (Cambodian currency) are equally accepted (most things we found were always priced in US dollars in these main towns we visited). Bargaining for everything (tuk-tuk rides, car drivers for the day, merchandise, services such as massage) is the way to go and it was done with a smile from both sides!
While in Siem Reap at the beginning and end of our travels, Daniel and I enjoyed our 2 days spent at the temples of Angkor, a visit to Psar Leu (Central Market), a tour and shopping at Artisans d'Angkor (a school training artisans and selling their products), excellent food (especially the Khmer curry, fresh spring rolls and cashew chicken at Khmer Kitchen) and foot reflexology. One day at the temples of Angkor US $20 each, Angkor beer on tap for 25 cents US, 1 hour foot reflexology US $6.
The market stretch
Our guest house - La Noria
A peaceful breakfast before heading out to the Angkor temples
Angkor Wat
Ta Prohm (Jungle temple - also where Tomb Raider was filmed)
Heading into the entrance to Angkor Thom
Bayon
Baphuon and Prah Khan area
Dan's tour guide (explaining about the elephants and garudas - half man and half bird)
Phnom Bakheng (the climb to watch the sunset)
Day 2
In and around Bantey Srey (approx. 30km drive from entrance to Angkor)
Pleased to receive some cereal we were carrying
Artisans d'Angkor 
Flying from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh (capital city of Cambodia)
