The Heart of Cambodia
What comes to mind when you think of Cambodia? Angkor Wat? Pol Pot? Land Mines? Genocide? I'm afraid these are the most common responses. It was ours when we first visited Cambodia over the Millenium. A short two days in Phnom Penh and fast fly-in to the rightfully famous Angkor Wat. This is what most travelers did and still do. However, Cambodia now has much to offer besides Angkor Wat and ex-Marine (husband, Steve) and I decided to look for a tour encompassing more of Cambodia's sights.
Voila... Adventure Center (see side bar on page for offerings) had quite a few trips to choose from through their U.K. and Australian tour operaters. Explore, (the U.K. tour organizer we frequently use through Adventure Center) had one that sounded right up our alley. "The Heart of Cambodia," a 16 day/15 night tour, off the beaten path that is definitely becoming more "beaten" every day.
Explore's itinerary planned: boating in the south to Angkor Borei; two days at the seaside around Sihanoukville; visits to the north; and, of course, several days in Siem Riep visiting the stunning Khmer temple complex of Angkor Wat. Explore is also very pro-active in all matters "Earth" with opportunities to support local charities in Cambodia (and all their trips). For example, they recommend bringing your own water bottles and/or purification filters to cut down on plastic waste.
There was quite a bit of planning ahead. Not for Cambodia, but Thailand possibilities both before and after the trip....
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