Tag: Cambodia

War Museum Cambodia

I’m a little nervous about saying anything critical about War Museum Cambodia, I’ve seen the directors comments on TripAdvisor, he’s very active and doesn’t take criticism lightly. So, with that said, I’ll just say that my first comment upon entering the war museum was “I’m not sure how I feel about all of this historically

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Five Things to do with Kids, Siem Reap

When we announced our Cambodia travel plans to friends a few months ago we were invariably met with two shocked responses: “but don’t you think 7 days will be too much?” and “And you’re taking your kids there?” It’s been a fun trip and perhaps to the shock of our friends the children have enjoyed

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‘Roam Alone’ An Out Of Season Boat Tour

Continuing what seems to be a trend of empty venues, we spent our day yesterday on a river tour of the Tonle Sap area around Siem Reap. An empty mini bus lead to an empty motor boat which lead to an empty river boat. We booked through taraboat.com, owners of the self proclaimed “Biggest Boat

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Angkor Wat Tour

It’s 4:30am and I am about to wake our two sleeping and still very tired children. A temple tour with a 3 year old and a 5 year old in tow has me quite apprehensive. I’ve told them it’s a jungle adventure. I nudge my eldest very gently and whisper “come on, it’s time to

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Villa Amalia, Siem Reap: Promises lots, delivers little

I’m currently drinking Tiger Beer in our hotel room in Siem Reap, browsing Booking.com for alternative accommodation and frantically emailing local tour operators to inform them that we will not need to be collected from Villa Amalia. What a day! While I don’t have enough to review the Villa Amalia, I certainly have enough for

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