Siem Reap

One of my favorite cities on my last trip was Siem Reap, Cambodia and that is why I am back here. What makes Siem Reap famous is the Angkor Wat temple complex which originated in 802 AD and was the seat of power for the area until 1431 when Thailand conquered the area. Interestingly, this was long before Christopher Columbus was even born. Visiting the ruins is a tiring and expensive adventure, so I may not go this time, having visited earlier this year. Instead, I plan to sample as many of the delicious and cheap restaurants and laze by the river which runs through the center of town. I also plan to take a cooking class while I am here. My hotel is comfy, central, air con, with a balcony overlooking the river and is only $10 per night. I may never leave.