where else with Angkor Wat?

Old Jun 12th, 2008, 07:00 PM
  #1  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
where else with Angkor Wat?

my husband & i are in the planning phase of our next vacation. right now, we're thinking of angkor wat in feb.

we have traveled in sea...some in india, bangkok, phuket, hong kong.

we are trying to decide if we should do more thailand or check out vietnam or laos.

we would have a total of 11 nights for the vacation (this does not include the travel time to/from the US). and since we're coming from the midwest, the cheapest flights i've found are connecting in seoul.

thanks for any suggestions!
ared2879 is offline  
Old Jun 12th, 2008, 07:16 PM
  #2  
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,844
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Why not see more of Cambodia? There's more to the country than Angkor Wat. Personally, I kind of like Phnom Penh, although even I'll admit that you probably won't want to spend more than 3 or 4 nights there. It's a great place to relax after Angkor. I also like the Kampot/Kep coastal area, although with Bokor Mountain closed until 2010 or so, it's perhaps less attractive than it once was.
MichaelBKK is offline  
Old Jun 12th, 2008, 07:23 PM
  #3  
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 202
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
One of the great thrills of my travel life was a trip down the Mekong River from Chaing Khong, Thailand to Luang Prubang in 2001. I know it is getting more expensive and touristy now, but I suspect that it would still be worth doing.
cmenoni is offline  
Old Jun 12th, 2008, 07:31 PM
  #4  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 33,288
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
A couple of days in PP might be a good combination with Angkor. Luang Prabang Laos is a wonderful place - quiet and atmospheric, filled with working wats, it's a good complement to Angkor.
Kathie is offline  
Old Jun 14th, 2008, 06:47 AM
  #5  
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I second the suggestion to stay in Cambodia. Phnom Penh, Kep, Sihanoukville, Ratanakiri are all reasons to give Cambodia more time.

If looking for dining suggestions, check out my top ten tastiest restaurants in Cambodia, http://www.luxepacker.com/index.php?...80746950882099

www.luxepacker.com
LuxePacker is offline  
Old Jun 14th, 2008, 09:11 AM
  #6  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 33,288
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Hey, Luxe, no advertising is allowed in the forum. Your post will be deleted by the editors.
Kathie is offline  
Old Jun 14th, 2008, 11:29 AM
  #7  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 6,897
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Kathie, this is not really an ad in the sense that we usually see them here on Fodors, it's a link to a top ten list of restaurants in Cambodia and their blog website which some might find helpful. I don't really see any advertising here.
Craig is offline  
Old Jun 14th, 2008, 07:33 PM
  #8  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,100
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I would suggest spending all your time in Cambodia. You could spend 4 days in Siem reap, 2 in Phnom Penh, 2 in Kampot/Kep, 2 at the beach at Sahanoukeville and one to get back to where you catch the flight home. Something like that anyway.

It has recently been reported that the road to Bokor Mountain is open again. Expected to be closed for a long period, while the road and the buildings at the summit are rebuilt, it has been re-opened ahead of schedule to allow limited use of the road for tourist traffic. But only authorized tours are allowed and you can not go up by motor bike.
Scotters is offline  
Old Jun 14th, 2008, 07:49 PM
  #9  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 33,288
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Craig, thanks for your comments. After a more careful examination of the website, I agree with you.

Sorry, Luxepacker, I'm overly sensitized to spam. My apologies.
Kathie is offline  
Old Jun 14th, 2008, 09:42 PM
  #10  
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 441
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I agree with Scotters, there is a lot more to Cambodia than Angkor. If you want to see Bokor (and the road is open - or you walk up!!) do it now as I have a suspicion that its going to lose all its faded attraction when all the new building is finished.

My wife enjoyed a couple of days at Battangbang. Non touristy, only motos (or the bamboo train) to get about on.
silverwool is offline  
Old Jun 22nd, 2008, 09:02 PM
  #11  
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Kathie :

No worries. I'm new to this forum and appreciate your concern.

LuxePacker
LuxePacker is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
caesar
Asia
9
May 8th, 2011 06:08 PM
Abrie
Asia
12
Feb 10th, 2009 01:27 AM
ktny333
Asia
4
Jan 28th, 2008 03:00 PM
nibblette
Asia
7
Dec 30th, 2007 02:35 PM
waynehazle
Asia
4
Aug 14th, 2007 09:29 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -