Bucket List: Why Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Angkor Wat, or “City of Temples” in the Khmer language, is the World’s largest religious complex and the #1 place on my bucket list. For as long as I remember, I have been mesmerized by the sandstone carvings and tropical landscapes that make the area around Siem Reap, Cambodia like no place else on Earth. As a child, the chances of seeing the marvels that I dreamed of seemed farfetched. But through careful planning and research, I have been to Angkor Wat and plan to hit all 186 places on my bucket list within the next 30 years, and I want to encourage you to do the same.

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​The Bucket List series is meant, in part, to inspire you to visit these places during your lifetime. But, more than site specific inspiration, we hope it inspires you to make a bucket list and get started ticking off the places and experiences that will make your life more rewarding and your memoires more exciting. Bear and I will be writing separate bucket list blogs and travel guides for you, and you can learn more about bucket list creation, travel tips, and history on this website and our social media, so, please follow us and, as always take the time to “Find Yourself on the Journey.”  ​

​Why Angkor Wat Should Be on Your Bucket List

Far more than just one of the most amazing archaeological parks in the World, Siem Reap is one of a few places in Southeast Asia where you can be in the fast-paced city enjoying street food one minute and in the rural farmlands the next. Angkor Wat is affordable, appealing to most types of travelers, and unique culturally and in terms of biodiversity. The food and massages are amazing and inexpensive, the wetlands and ruins host a cornucopia of tropical plants and wildlife, and no matter where you find yourself, the locals are friendly. 

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