To end my Siem Reap trip series, I would like to give a few pointers about travelling in this little town.
1. Go to Bar Street for dinner. Don't worry about going anyway else because you will regret it. Other than the wide range of restaurants and cafes you can find in Bar Street, there is also some art galleries that deserves very good review. We tried eating in a restaurant near our hotel and we were slaughtered like a pig. Look at the picture below.
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| This few pieces of dried pathetic french fries cost us USD1.50! |
2. You have to try their Angkor Beer. It only costs USD0.50 per mug and you will never get drunk (hehehe ... got it?). Anyway, a small bottle of mineral water cost USD1.50, so technically it makes more sense to just order the beer.
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| Cheers! |
3. Since other than templing, there is nothing much to do in Siem Reap, a lot of people pay money to watch the traditional Khmer Apsara Dance. No, you do not need to pay, just go to Temple Club. You can watch for free as long as you order some food. Oh yes, please try one of their local dish called ‘Amok’. Delicious!
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| Khmer Apsara Dance |
4. Siem Reap is by far one of the most humid place I've been too. Judging from the fact that I lived in Malaysia which is one of the wettest country in the planet, it means a lot. Apparently the fact that Siem Reap is like a basin/valley with soil that is mostly muddy has made this place unbearably humid. So, do bring more clothes and deodorant and don't bother bringing nice shoes. A pair of flip flops will get you anywhere. (Evelyn, take note!!!)
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| This is like the nicest street in Siem Reap |
5. Have lots of USD1 small change with you. The adorable children who sells bracelets or books to you can really use your help. Learn about their Khmer Rouge nightmare, I’m sure you’ll not be hesitant to buy whatever they offered you.
6. How would a trip to any southeast asia countries be complete without visiting their night market right? Wrong, don't bother. There's nothing there that is remotely local. You can see that it is a replica of merchandises found Thailand except more expensive. And the night market is smaller than the night market we have in our local neighbourhood. Besides, if you want to spend money to help the economy, get the stuff from the local kids or the disabled person on the street.
Location: Siem Reap. Cambodia
Date of travel : Oct 2009
