preah vihear

Beyond Angkor Wat: The hidden temples of Cambodia

Cambodia isn’t just about its star attraction – there are plenty of other temples to visit, each one rich in history, culture and adventure. Angkor Wat is Cambodia’s national icon, and rightly so. Built in the 12th century, it is  preserved in a remarkable state of repair and on a staggering scale: a vast monument […]

Doorway to Gopura Three

Exploring Preah Vihear

With the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Preah Vihear newly declared safe by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in the UK, we couldn’t rest before we’d sent someone to check it out. Here, travel consultant Liam reports back.

Preah Vihear

Preah Vihear: World Heritage Site declared safe for tourists at last

Most travellers to Southeast Asia will never have heard the name Preah Vihear, so it may come as some surprise to hear that, along with Angkor Wat, the obscure northern temple is one of Cambodia’s two World Heritage Sites. Of course, for anyone who read our recent post, World Heritage Indochina, it will come as […]