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Siem Reap, Cambodia

Transport yourself to an ancient world. Home to the infamous
temples of Angkor, Siem Reap attracts tourists from all walks of life.
Not to fret if you’re all templed-out, however, this quaint city has
managed to reinvent itself in a chic way, ensuring that there is still
plenty of other things to do both in and around the city

Things To Do:
• Sunrise discovery bike tours.
• Visit the Tonle Sap Floating Village for a nice sunset dinner. Sunrise at Angkor Wat
• Learn some Cambodian history at the Landmine Museum.
• Explore the many markets of Siem Reap, including the Old Market or
Made in Cambodia market.
• Waste away your evenings at Pub Street, Siem Reap’s de nitive
nightlife hub.

Highlight: Angkor Wat is not to be missed when in Siem Reap. As
di cult as it might be to get up early in the morning, the sunrise
and sunsets at this divine sanctuary are highly recommended!

From left to right: Handicrafts at the Old Market; Pub Street

From left to right: Tonle Sap Floating Village; Ta Prohm Temple ruins in the Angkor Wat complex

Bagan, Myanmar

This temple town needs no introduction. One of the world’s greatest
archaeological sites, boasting 2,000 Buddhist monuments and
temples, Bagan has received much praise and attention. We are
lucky to be so near to this gem of a destination waiting to be explored.
Tourist numbers are increasing and so are hawker stands, but by
standards of sites of similar beauty and stature, Bagan still remains
an unsullied destination.
Things To Do:
• Rent an electric scooter and cruise through the pagodas
and temples.
• Discover both the New Bagan and Old Bagan areas.
• Ride a hot-air balloon over Bagan if you’re willing to splurge a little.

Sulamani Temple

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