slatescallaro, Author at European Guesthouse

Casual Dating Apps

Best Hookup Sites and Apps To Find Casual Sex In Siam Reap

Looking to meet someone new in Siam Reap? A casual dating site, also known as a hookup site, may be your best bet if you’re not looking for anything serious, but which one should you sign up for? We’ve rounded up some of the best sites that will help you find a hookup in Siam Reap, so you don’t have to waste time with ones that don’t work. No matter what exactly you’re looking for, you’ll be able to find it with these casual dating sites.

The Best Casual Dating Sites in Siam Reap

The top sites in Siam Reap are all free to join and there are no membership fees. The big differences between the sites are what they’re looking for, and what type of people they’re interested in meeting. If you’re not sure which site to pick, you can check out Hookup Sites for more information about each site, and a personalized recommendation based on the kind of relationship you want and your sexual preferences.

OkCupid

OkCupid is one of the best dating sites when it comes to finding potential matches for different types of people. Some of the best services they offer are: Couple Likes, Have You Slept With Anyone Yet?, When’s Your Birthday? and Hot Or Not. couples likes OkCupid uses your basic information (your age, height, location, etc.) to give you options on who you’d like to see, what events they have coming up, what you have in common and what you like about each other.

Tinder

Now a global phenomenon, Tinder offers a huge range of potential matches that you can get to know one on one or on a group date. The more fun and playful you can be, the better the chances of finding that perfect match for you. Meet in Central, Tapades, Orchid and Angkor Wat if you want to experience a unique date at the heart of the City of Angels. Tinder is just the start of it all!

Bumble

Created by Whitney Wolfe Herd, this was one of the first dating apps to really make the long-term connection more than a novelty. It’s a super casual hook-up, but it’s also a dating app that gives you the option of meeting up offline and making a real connection. So that’s great if you’re looking for a fun time and a good meal and maybe a slow dance with someone you just met. Bumble is free to use, but they will ask you to pay at the end of the month.

Happn

One of the biggest dating apps in the world, Happn has a large chunk of users that are based in Southeast Asia and Cambodia. The app helps you meet new people in a non-committal, location-based setting, so you don’t have to worry about going on date with someone you don’t really like.

Travelseek

Travelseek is another mobile app that caters to the dating market in Siam Reap. It helps you find places to go on dates with locals, but, again, you don’t have to worry about meeting someone who you actually like. The app allows you to swipe and rate people, so you can look for the best people based on their preferences, which will help you find the perfect person.

Conclusion

Whether you’re looking for a partner, casual dating partner, or just friends, the site you choose has to be the right one for you. At the end of the day, it’s all about you, and how you want to go about meeting someone new in Siam Reap. Choose the casual dating sites that will help you do that, and start meeting the right people in Siam Reap.

Uncategorized

Date Ideas to Get Laid In Siem Reap

Located in northwestern Cambodia, Siem Reap (see em ree ep siemraap) is a Southeast Asian tourist destination described as a mysterious gateway to the ancient ruins and home to some of Angkor’s ancient monuments that many people want to experience at least once in their lives. For example, as the seat of the Khmer Kingdom since the 9th century, you can bask in its glorious history, vibrant gastronomy and many other affordable activities and attractions. Siem Reap’s great temples, including the famous Angkors Wat (pictured above) and the Cambodian flag, are as much part of the city as anything else.

In this sense, 3 days is the bare minimum you should spend in Siem Reap to make the most of the city. And so that everyone can enjoy it without hurrying, of course: the more days you give, the better it gets.

Honeymooners are advised not to be in a hurry and to spend 4-5 days in Siem Reap during the honeymoon. Not only for the city in particular, but also for couples planning honeymoons in Cambodia in the summer. One could argue that Siem Reap’s temple and Angkor Wat can be covered in one day.

Siem Reap has a healthy mix of glitzy hotels and a combination of remnants of its historic past. Here are some of the best things to see in Siem Reap. The city is best known for the Angkor Temple and is considered the home of Cambodia, but there is so much more to see and do in the city.

Apart from the mysterious temple visits, Siem Reap has a lot to offer in terms of culture, history and wild holiday escapades. From Angkor Wat, an impressive and breathtaking collection of ancient temple ruins, a visit to Siem Reap should be a highlight of your trip. It would be a shame to come all the way from Southeast Asia and not visit Siem.

If you have more to do in Siem Reap than on any other visit to Angkor Wat, you have come to the right place. We have reported on the city and given you all the details about it, but there is so much more you can see and do when you visit Siem.

Siem Reap is one of the most important nature conservation centres in northern Cambodia. Here you have the chance to have an intimate experience with animals from Cambodia and to contribute to a good cause. You will learn how this affects the locals and see how efforts are being made to rid the region of hidden dangers.

There is the New Hope Cambodia Restaurant, a small restaurant that offers professional training to young adults with a keen interest in the hospitality industry. The training program is planned for six months and the company helps the apprentices to find a full-time job in Siem Reap.

Cuisine Wat Damnak

There are numerous amazing restaurants in Siem Reap that offer a variety of cuisine. Of these, Cuisine Wat Damnak is the finest in town and serves Cambodian food with a touch of French flair. It was the first restaurant on the list of the 50 best restaurants in the world.

Angkor Night Market

The Angkor Night Market has over 200 shops selling Khmer artifacts, souvenirs and more. If you love to surprise your special person with a random gift. Do not miss the Wong cocktail bar at the night market.

One of the best things to do in Siem Reap at night is to get to the old market. As the name suggests, it is the oldest market in the city. The locals buy groceries and household items here, and at the entrance there is a large area where visitors will find many vendors selling clothes, shoes, jewelry and more. If you’re hungry, head to the center of the market, where you can find authentic Cambodian dishes.

Pub Street

Clubs, pubs and bars: there are many nightlife options. Visit a pub in the streets of downtown Siem Reap and spend a wild night in one of the many bars. Heavy drinkers will be rewarded with a free T-shirt and two buckets of alcohol at the end.

In Pub Street, backpackers gather to celebrate their hearts, music blares from loudspeakers, people flock to the streets, and it is impossible to miss the neon-colored pubs and street signs that hang over the streets. Even if you don’t go wild for pub nights, it’s crazy and lots of fun, so it’s one of the top things to do in Siem Reap.

Bicycling

One of the best ways to see the real Cambodia is by bicycle and exploring the countryside. Take an off-the-beaten-track tour like the Butterfly Tour of Asia, driving through the villages of Siem Reap and gaining insights into the everyday life of Cambodians in the countryside. You go on a 20-kilometer adventure with an English-speaking guide for $4 an hour. ^{Sources: 3}

After the ritual it is one of the most romantic things you can do as a couple in Siem Reap. Begin your honeymoon in Siem Reap by watching the beautiful sights at sunrise at Angkor Wat Temple.

Spas

Many hotels in Siem Reap offer rejuvenating spa treatments such as Khmer massages, face and body scrubs to give you a refreshing and less stressed feeling. After your day’s adventure in the temple city, pamper yourself in one of Siem Reap’s best spas if you and your partner need it.

In conclusion

Siem Reap, an unbeatable family destination, is also the perfect romantic getaway. With its magnificent temples, impressive history, romantic views and intimate adventures, add authentic cultural experiences and endless moments of love and dove and you will experience an unforgettable romantic getaway for two.

With so many backpackers from around the world passing through, it’s only a matter of time before you find a girl in Siem Reap who wants to hook up, without needing to use fuck apps such as Uberhorny. Chances are that the Cambodian ladies you see after midnight are not the freelance prostitutes you had hoped for. This is the same strategy we described in our only men’s guide to Sihanoukville and other cities. As we said, when we talk about Khmer women, they are more conservative than those who try to engage with women from other countries.

One of the best ways to reach this conclusion is through online dating. When you travel to a new place, use a large dating site that provides you with a set profile and a high percentage of responses to your messages. After setting up your location and starting your search, you are likely to get a lot of single women who are interested in meeting you, meeting you, or networking with you.

Hotel

Welcome to EUROPEAN GUESTHOUSE

The newly renovated European Guesthouse is located in the quiet area of Wat Bo within easy walking distance of the busy Pub Street. The famous Angkor Wat Temple is 8 km from the guesthouse.

Our recent development of the property has introduced a swimming pool and sunbathing area to complement the existing traditional secluded garden.

We offer air-conditioned private rooms and specialist dorm accommodation.

High speed free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

All private rooms have a cable TV and en suite toilet with hot shower facilities. Dorm accommodation has either en suite or private toilet and showers.

We offer a full menu throughout the day with a mixture of Khmer and Western food including freshly made pizza and crepes. We also have a fully stocked bar where we provide a range of cocktails, spirits, beers, shakes and premium coffee.

We are flexible about check in and out times subject to how busy we are. We provide a pick-up service to guests arriving in Siem Reap costing $3 from any bus station and $5 from the airport.

We are agents for a wide range of bus and other tickets and provide many other services such as tour information, visa renewals, cooking classes, bike hire and laundry.

We are a certified child safe guesthouse and we actively support several NGO’s in Siem Reap.

Address: #0566, Group 2, Banteay Chas Village, Slorkram Commune, Siem Reap

Phone: +855 (0) 97 84 86 810

Groups

We have a good selection of dorms and rooms which allows us to cater for groups up to 20 or so. We can arrange all inclusive packages at very competitive rates. Call us or email directly for quotations.

Giving something back

At European Guesthouse we have made a commitment to look after Cambodia and its people. We are dedicated to give our guests a relaxed, friendly and clean accommodation option that helps benefit and develop the local community.

We are business members of ConCert an NGO which helps support well run NGO’s across Cambodia.

We are proud members of ChildSafe International. An international network that protect children from abuse and prevent them from being placed in abusive situations.

“In hotels and guesthouses, there is an emphasis on recognizing the danger of sexual abuse of children. The staff is trained not to let in customers with minors other than their own and to inform the police or local ChildSafe team.” - ChildSafe International

We are members of Environmentally friendly hotels / green hotels. A website that lets you search for lodging properties which take one or more environmental actions.

Whether you have lunch at a local market or sponsor a fruit tree there are many ways to give something back to the local communities when you are travelling.

When in Siem Reap, make sure to check out our informative travel corner and ask us for more information about places to see and visit…

Hotel

The Community

Our Community

European Guesthouse holidays makes a difference

Environment

- We recycle all cardboard, bottles and cans.
- We compost old leaves and grass cuttings
- We use low energy lighting
- Staff are trained on being mindful of electricity usage
- All water is filtered
- We do gray water recycling
- All waste water is properly treated and no unsafe water is released into the environment.
- We minimize our use of any pesticide. Those we do use (mosquito control) meet international standards.
- We are training our local team on environmental issues and encouraging them to participate in waste reduction.
- All managers are trained to ‘think before you print’ reducing our use of paper. Any paper is kept and used for scrap note pads etc, after this it is recycled.
- Towels and sheets are cleaned on check out and request only
- We use fruits, vegetables and herbs grown from our own organic garden
- All food is bought at the local market
- We do not run large group tours
- We provide information for customers on the challenges Cambodia faces and ways in which they can help
- Donations from guests are directed to Build your Future Today Centre and Angkor Hospital for Children.

Recruitment / Employment

Our team of Khmer staff are European Guesthouse’s greatest asset. We pride ourselves on helping them develop their skills and capabilities for the future. We actively recruit from the local community with an emphasis on female employees. We focus on providing an opportunity for entry level staff to train in other departments, and move through our organisation. We pride ourselves on being a fair pay, equal opportunity employer.

All staff receive free meals at work

We actively recruit & develop females and provide programs to help expand career options – including helping with English and computer classes. We promote from within and actively develop staff from entry level positions. We operate to always comply or provide better conditions than specified by Cambodia’s labour law. We provide leave for study, and are as flexible as possible to always enable students to continue their education. We provide regular training throughout the year for most employees We provide substantial monthly bonuses to reward commitment and loyalty. 100% of our staff are local employees. We are an equal opportunity / fair pay employer. We employ local Cambodian Guides and assist in developing ‘driver’s’ to become guides, which expands their career prospects, and increases the salary available to them.

Community Relations

We are business members of ConCert an NGO which helps support well run NGO’s across Cambodia. We work with a number of community organizations and support them through providing links to customers. The two main organizations that we support are Sangkheum Center and Angkor Hospital for children. Both of these NGO’s we recommend for volunteers, donations of items, and site visits. We help facilitate contact with willing volunteers / donations We incorporate community focus into any group packages we provide We actively seek and use local suppliers where possible We completely avoid corruption and refuse to use commission schemes.

Cultural Information

Each room includes an information book which details information on Cambodia, sights and attractions as well as providing information on ways visitors can get involved. Our reception team is able to provide customers with information on local NGO’s, orphanages and other ways in which they can help. We provide information on ways customers can donate and help the people of Cambodia.

Purchasing

We purchase locally wherever possible & aim to use as much Cambodian grown produce as possible We seek local operators wherever possible We avoid corruption / bribe schemes

Continual Improvement

We are continually reviewing our performance in being a responsible tourism operator. We have an ongoing commitment to staff education on environmental and socially responsible practices.
*Information provided was to the best of our knowledge correct at the time of writing. Dated October 16th 2013.

Hotel

Gallery

Our galleries

Hotel

Room Rates

Prices will be charged in USD	Full Rate	Tue 16 Feb	Wed 17 Feb	Thu 18 Feb	Fri 19 Feb	Sat 20 Feb	Sun 21 Feb	Mon 22 Feb	Tue 23 Feb	Wed 24 Feb	Thu 25 Feb	Fri 26 Feb	Sat 27 Feb	Sun 28 Feb	Mon 29 Feb
6 Bed Dorm	$7	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6
10 Bed Dorm	$7	Sold	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
6 Bed Dorm Ensuite	$7.50	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6
10 Bed Dorm Ensuite	$7.50	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6
Twin Room	$22	Sold	Sold	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17
Double Room - Single Occupancy	$22	16	Sold	Sold	Sold	16	16	16	16	16	16	16	16	16	16
Double Room	$22	17	Sold	Sold	Sold	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17
Move the mouse over the price for inclusions, occupancy and minimum stay

Hotel

Tours

Thing To Do

The magnificent temples of Angkor is the main draw for visitors to Siem Reap. But there is also a lot more to discover!

Angkor Archaeological Park

Only six km from Siem Reap lies the 400 square km large Angkor Archaeological Park. This park is the home of over 300 magnificent temple ruins from the Angkorian era, including the famous Angkor Wat, Bayon and Ta Prohm. Most of the temples were constructed between the 9^th and the 12^th century. And they are a truly impressive display of ancient Khmer architecture, art and civilization. Angkor was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992 - the same year it was also placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger. This is a holy place so don’t forget to cover your shoulders and knees. Touring the temples is hot and sweaty, so keep yourself well hydrated and wear light, airy and covering clothing to protect yourself from the sun. Admission fee: 1 day pass $20, 3 day pass $40 (last for 7 days), 7 day pass $60 (last for 1 month). The temple area is open for visitors between 5:00AM - 6:00PM everyday.

Landmine Museum

The museum has an exhibition of deactivated mines and unexploded ordinance. It also contains information about different types of mines and why they are such a big problem. Cambodia is one of the heaviest mined countries in the world. The former child soldier and founder of the museum, Akira, started to work as a deminer after the war. Today he helps his country and its people by continuing his work as a deminer. The income from the museum goes to the on-site orphanage and mine awareness campaigns. Admission fee is $1 and its open daily from 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM. The museum is located on the road to Banteay Srei, about 40 minutes from Siem Reap. The trip can easily be combined with a visit to the Angkor Park, Banteay Srei, Kbal Spean and Phnom Kulen.

The Angkor Silk Farm

If you are looking for some of Cambodia’s finest silk products, or if you just are interested in the making of them, a visit to the Silk Farm is recommended. Here you can experience the entire chain in making silk with a free guide that will show you how mulberry trees are grown to provide feed for silkworm raising. You will observe artisans at work, removing the silk thread from the cocoons and then working the thread prior to traditional weaving. Tours can be given in Khmer, English, French and Japanese. There is also a gift shop and a cafè if you would like to buy some souvenirs or maybe a refreshing drink. The Silk Farm is located 16 km (30 minutes) west of Siem Reap, and its open between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. The trip can be combined with a visit to West Baray and the Sangkheum Center for Children.

Sangkheum Center for Children

Since 2001 the Sangkheum Center for Children (‘sangkheum’ means ‘hope’ in the Khmer language) has been providing education, training, scholastic support and care to disadvantaged children in Cambodia. The center is providing a brighter future for orphaned, abused and neglected children who would otherwise be at risk of turning to a life on the streets. The Sangkheum Center for Children is a joint project between the Italian NGO Progetto Continenti and the Khmer Angkor Development Organisation. Since 2001, the center has been providing hope for over 260 children, with 48 staying in the center, while supporting another 58 children who still live in their communities and over 160 children in education and training. Take a tour to learn about the Center, the issues surrounding Cambodian children, and the activities in the villages. The center is open for visitors everyday from 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, and it is located 10 km (20minutes) west of Siem Reap. The trip can be combined with a visit to the Silk Farm and West Baray.

Ceramic Center

The Khmer Ceramic Center is dedicated to the lost art of Khmer ceramics. Khmer ceramics once thrived during the Khmer Empire from 802 to 1432. Visit the centre and you will be fascinated by the many activities taking place here. The trainees will give you a fully guided tour with explanations and demonstrations of all stages and processes involved in turning raw clay in to a full finished, fired and glazed Khmer ceramics. You can also try your hand at the potter’s wheel, and visit the shop and the show room. The Ceramic Center is located on the main road from Siem Reap to the temples, about 5 minutes from the city center. The guided tour is free of charge, and the center is open every day from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

The West Baray

This handmade water reservoir is the only one out of four from the Angkorian era that still holds water. This makes this a very popular place for locals to hang out. Here you can have a relaxing day in a hammock, go for a swim and try some of the local BBQ food. There is also a Hindu temple on a small artificial island on the lake. The temple is included in the Angkor admission pass, and it’s easy to hire a boat to go out there. Originally, the West Baray blanketed 1760 hectares of land with an average depth of seven meters. Today, only the western two-thirds of the baray are filled with water and the average depth is about four meters. Don’t forget that this is a holy place, so if you decide to go for a swim, it’s a good idea to adjust your bathing clothes to local customs. West Baray is located 12 km (20 minutes) west of Siem Reap. The trip can be combined with a visit to the Silk Farm and the Sangkheum Center for Children.

The Happy Ranch Horse Farm

The Happy Ranch Horse Farm is the only western style horse farm in all South East Asia. The ranch is set on 10 acres of beautiful Khmer countryside, around a miniature lake. Most of the horses are pure Cambodian breed, and the ranch accommodates 29 horses, stallions, mares and foals. Riders get to explore a different side of Siem Reap. This is definitely a unique way to see Cambodia’s countryside. The local guide takes you away from the touristic areas, through countryside villages, rice fields and unvisited temples. You will get a taste of the rural Khmer life. Located only 1,5 km from the center of Siem Reap, it’s accessible by foot, bicycle, moto and tuk-tuk.

Balloon Rides

Enjoy a bird’s eye view of Angkor and its historical landmarks as you sail with the clouds and admire the majestic Angkor Wat. Angkor balloon ride gives you the best sunset and sunrise view of the temple site. Angkor balloon ride gives you a chance to rise up 200 meters above the main temples in a line attached tethered hot-air balloon. The ride takes 10 minutes and gives you a great opportunity to enjoy a very photogenic view of the temples, Siem Reap, the West Baray and the Cambodian countryside with its rice fields and villages. The balloon ride can be subjected to cancellation for safety reasons due to bad weather. There is no sunset trip in the wet season because it often rains in the evening hours in this period. The balloon has a specially designed safe platform which can lift 30 passengers at the time. The big, yellow balloon is based about one km west from Angkor Wat.

Cambodian Cultural Village

This cultural attraction opened in September 2003 and has a total area of 210 000 square meters. Its intention is to introduce visitors to Cambodian culture and history. The CCV contains a wax museum and a large park with 1/20 scale models of important cultural sites and landmarks in Cambodia. Inside the park they also have 11 unique villages, each representing different culture heritages and characteristics of different ethnic groups in Cambodia. Everyday tourist will be able to enjoy live traditional dance and music shows, Khmer boxing shows, a traditional Khmer wedding ceremony and more. There are also miniature versions of Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, National Museum, Central Market and Wat Phnom. The village is open from 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM and the admission fee is $12 per person with guides available for $5. Cambodian Cultural Village is located only 3 km from the city center.

Angkor National Museum

This new museum is actually a world class museum and a cultural mall combined together in one building. Angkor National Museum will take its visitors through the journey back in time from the creation to the highest point of civilization. The museum offers eight chronologically ordered galleries of angkorian era artifacts and a multimedia presentation of angkorian culture and history. The gallery of One Thousand Buddha’s exhibits one of the most prestigious collections of 1,000 Buddha statues and relics ever assembled. The cultural mall which is open to both museum visitors and the general public contains restaurants, bookshops, a souvenir shop, tourist information and a Spa and beauty center. The museum and the museum mall are open from 09:00AM – 08:00PM. Admission fee is $12 and $2 extra if you want to bring your camera. The Angkor National Museum is located in central Siem Reap.

Apsara Dancing

This beautiful dance has been a part of Khmer culture for well more than a millennium, during the Angkorian era it was enjoyed by kings and common folk alike. The dances are better described as dance-dramas as the dancers use stylized movements and gestures to tell a story or message. Apsara dancers are adorned with gold headdresses and silken tunics and skirts, and the costumes are highly ornate and heavily embroidered, sometimes including spangle and gems. This dance form is an important piece of Khmer cultural heritage. Like so many other Cambodian traditions, Apsara dancing was almost lost during the Khmer Rouge Regime, but got revived in the 1980’s and 90’s. Enjoy a free performance every Friday at Soria Moria Boutique Hotel by the children from the Sangkheum center. The same kids also preform every Wednesday at De La Paix Hotel. There are also several places in Siem Reap that has daily Apsara shows, including Angkor village, Grand Hotel, Kulen 2, Tonle Mekong, Amazon, Sofitel and Le Meridian

Cooking School

Traditional Khmer Cuisine is a delicate and healthy cuisine. Khmer recipes go back to the days before the introduction of the chili, so the food is consequently much milder than most Asian food. If you find the local Khmer cuisine delicious and are interested in learning the secrets of how to prepare and cook it, joining Le Tigre de Papiers cooking demonstration is a good idea. Your chef and teacher will take you to old market, explain everything about Cambodian vegetables, herbs, spices and other ingredients and teach you the art of Khmer Cuisine. This follows with a cooking class where you prepare your own meal using local recipes. Finally you will get to enjoy your own prepared Khmer lunch. Le Tigre de Papiers cooking school starts at 10:00 AM onwards until 04:00 PM. This all takes place in central Siem Reap.

Golf

Siem Reap has three golf courses and the Phokeetra Country Club was the first international-standard golf course. The Sofitel-managed Country Club brings world class golf to Cambodia. The course has a challenging championship layout featuring water on almost every hole. The signature hole is the 18th with double water and island green. Sweeping fairways and generous greens give the club a distinctive identity in the region. Natural lagoons and sand traps thread through the course to challenge golfers to raise their game. The course provides a good mix of tricky par 3s, individual par 4s and par 5s. Designed by D golf design and it’s a 18 hole 72 par course spread over 155 hectares. The area includes separate pitching and putting greens, driving area, pro shop and a restaurant. Phokeetra Country Club has trained English, Thai and Japanese speaking caddies that will accompany players in electric powered carts. They also provide with equipment rental, golf carts, shoes and locker room facilities. The Golf course is located 16km outside of Siem Reap.

Quad Adventure Cambodia

Take a trip with Quad Adventure Cambodia and explore the country side in a safe and fun way. A quad bike is the perfect all terrain vehicle, and easy to ride even for beginners. Quad Adventure Cambodia offers relaxing sunset tours and multi day adventure rides through the villages, rice paddies, temples and to more remote areas and sights. Get a real insight into this beautiful country and its friendly people. Quad Adventure Cambodia provides you with protective gear and a short introductory lesson before all trips. The prices start at $20 for a one hour trip on the rice paddies and its $150 for a full day. Their office is located in central Siem Reap.

Dirt Bike Tours

Discover Angkor, Siem Reap and what lies beyond it. There are several companies in Siem Reap that will take you out on a guided tour on the Cambodian countryside. You will be able to see a part of Cambodia most visitors never experience. In all their tours they are interested to show you the culture, the people, their way of life and the local history. The Dirt Bike Tours is very safety-oriented to ensure that their costumers have the best experience possible. Each of their tours is tailored to suit the skill level of the group. They plan trips to all areas of the country, but concentrate on the north, east, west and southwest of Siem Reap. Please ask the staff at European Guesthouse for more information.

Helicopter Tours

A scenic helicopter ride is definitely the most exciting and breathtaking way to experience the size, scale and enormity of the Angkor archeological park. Siem Reap has two different companies who offer flights around the main temple area or to more remote destinations. You can also take a swing out over the northern edge of Tonle Sap Lake to see the floating villages and local fishing boats from a different perspective. The tours must be booked in advance and have a minimum two people requirement. A normal tour around the temple site takes approx 12 minutes and costs $110 per person.

Pagodas & Shrines

Buddhist pagodas are the traditional seat of Khmer culture. Siem Reap, like many Cambodian towns, is a collection of villages, which grew around individual pagodas, later coalescing into the town. Siem Reap has two shrines and many pagodas, but only three of them are of any interest to visitors: Both shrines are located close to Grand Hotel d’Angkor. They play an important role in the life of Cambodians, and Visitors are welcome to make offerings and take photos. Wat Bo is one of the biggest, oldest and most respected pagoda in town. The pagoda was built in the 18th century, and it contains very unique paintings and a large collection of Buddha statues. You will also be able to observe monks doing their daily routine. Wat Damnak is also a very old pagoda and houses the Centre for Khmer Studies (a public library) on its compound. Wat Thmey should be visited for its unique glass-walled stupa containing the remains of victims of the Khmer Rouge regime (killing fields of Siem Reap).