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Throughout the course of history, people have done horrible things to other people. We have invaded, pillaged, destroyed, and claimed other lands. We have raped, tortured, enslaved, and killed other people. For as long as we have been on the earth, humans have been doing terrible things to one another. No country or race or class is innocent if you look back in the history books. But it's one thing to read about the unspeakable cruelty humans are capable of in books. It's another entirely to be confronted by it face to face. It's an eerie feeling, walking over graves. Cemeteries always sort of creep me out because of that. But the feeling changes to abject horror and disgust when the graves turn into mass graves, and you begin to learn about how people came to find themselves in them. Before my trip to Cambodia, I knew a little bit about Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge and the genocide and associated starvation that claimed the lives of roughly 3 million people between...

Angkor’s massive temple complex and the ruins of what used to be the powerful Khmer kingdom make Siem Reap a top destination for history lovers. Because it’s so close to Angkor, Siem Reap has become the gateway to this historic site. It’s the perfect base for exploring the area’s holy temples that were built to honor the Hindu God Lord Vishnu. The temples later became the center of Buddhism, and Angkor remains one of Southeast Asia’s most important religious sites throughout the centuries. In contrast to the history that Angkor is full of, Siem Reap is packed with backpacker hostels, cool boutique hotels, restaurants, and rowdy bars, offering any visitor to the city many other activities besides Angkor Wat. So slow down, extend your stay, and keep in mind these 15 things to do in Siem Reap for an all-around awesome trip. 1) See Sunrise & Sunset at Angkor Wat Located in the former capital of the Khmer empire, Angkor Wat is the most iconic temple at the city’s religious complex...

JUMP TO : Cambodia Travel Itineraries | Places to Visit | Where to Stay | Travel Tips | Cost of Travel Interested? PIN NOW, Read Later! Cambodia is a captivating country, rich in culture, history, and architecture. When backpacking Cambodia you’ll stumble across breathtaking beaches, incredible temples, beautiful islands and delicious Khmer food. It’s a magical land where you can buy a beer for 25 cents, a bed for a dollar and a tasty restaurant meal for just a couple of bucks. Many people backpack Cambodia to see the miraculous Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world, but Cambodia is more than just temples, beaches, cheap food, parties & alcohol. The country has a dark past, with 1.5 – 3 million people killed in the Khmer Rouge, led by tyrant Pol Pot. It happened only 35 – 40 years ago and is still very fresh and raw to the Cambodian people. Despite the tragic history, the local Khmer people are some of the kindest humans in the world. The country i...