When people talk about crab in Cambodia you will inevitably here that the best is in Kep, and they’re not wrong. Although they don’t look like much, the crab shacks down by the Kep Crab Market serve up some of the most delicious crab I’ve ever eaten. Visiting one of these waterfront wooden restaurants was the first thing I did when arriving in town (after checking into my Luxury and Boutique Hotel, of course!).
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After the 2010 Winter Olympics, the world knows about Whistler’s phenomenal skiing and the laid-back wintery atmosphere of this resort village just two hours from Vancouver.
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Bali is different from practically everywhere else you will visit in Southeast Asia, and, indeed, the world. In order to understand and show your respect for the culture, plus minimize any breaches of etiquette, here’s an overview from our contributing editor, Johanna Read.
Bali’s religion is Hindu — in a form unique to Bali — while the rest of Indonesia is Muslim. Balinese Hinduism incorporates animism, the worship of ancestors, as well as some Buddhist elements. Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos are Buddhist countries, while Malaysia is a mix of Islam, Buddhism, Indian Hinduism and Christianity.
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You’ve come to Siem Reap to see the wonder that is Angkor Wat for yourself. Then you discover the sometimes overwhelming number of other temples you should visit. Small circuit, Grand circuit, will this temple be worth it, will it be enjoyable with crowds/midday heat/hunger pains. Just the thought of it can make you want to crawl back to bed. Every temple has something special and there are many that I haven’t yet visited. But here are just a few of the ‘other’ temples which shouldn’t be missed during your trip to Siem Reap (most of which I’ve made a return visit to). In fact, if you only went to these, you would leave Angkor feeling satisfied. They could be visited in one very long day, but it’s best to break it up over two or three.
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