Travel Calm: 
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Most people come to Siem Reap for Angkor Wat, ancient temples, night markets and Pub Street. But if you want to see the city from a completely different angle, the Angkor Eye is one of those simple little experiences that is easy to overlook — and actually quite lovely once you do it. It is not a full-day attraction. It is not something you need to plan your whole trip around. But if you have a spare hour, want a calmer activity, or fancy seeing Siem Reap from above, it can b

When people think of Siem Reap, they usually think of Angkor Wat, temples, markets and Pub Street. But one of the most memorable places I’ve visited here was completely different. APOPO is home to Cambodia’s famous HeroRATs — trained African giant pouched rats that help detect landmines and save lives. It’s surprising, emotional, educational, and somehow far cuter than you expect. A Different Side of Siem Reap Siem Reap is known for its ancient temples, but APOPO shows you an

I didn’t really know what to expect from the floating village and sunset trip on Tonle Sap. I knew there would be water, boats and probably a sunset at the end, but beyond that, I was mostly just curious to see another side of Siem Reap. The trip started with being picked up from my hotel by bus, which already made it feel easy. No working out transport, no wondering where to go, no last-minute stress — just get picked up and go. After leaving town, the journey slowly started