Adventure in Cambodia: 9 highlights from my three-week trip •2 min read Image Katie Taylor traveled to Cambodia with InsideAsia Tours in November and December 2017, combining her trip with three weeks in Burma. Here, she's shared some of her highlights from her trip - along with some truly amazing photos. Thanks Katie!The Bayon FacesThe wonderful Bayon temple with all its faces. We visited after the searing heat of the day has calmed down and the crowds have gone. So atmospheric!Image Bayon FacesImage Bayon from afarSiem Reap's countrysideSiem Reap town is fun, with some fantastic restaurants, but we feel the need to escape to countryside. We hire a tuk-tuk and ask the driver to take us on a tour of the surrounding villages. He turns out to be a tour guide in training and is delighted to be able to use us as trial customers! He’ll do well – his enthusiasm is amazing – and he found us some lovely rural scenes.Image The Siem Reap countrysidePreah VihearWe head north to Preah Vihear, on the Thai border. Peace and tranquility and breathtaking views in all directions.Image Beautiful views at Preah VihearImage Andy with our lovely guide Bunthan – the fount of all knowledge and a firm friend by the end of our week with him.Kampong ThomWe reach Kampong Thom and borrow bikes from the hotel to cycle along the Stung Sen river. All the locals want to say hello.Image Kampong ThomImage These boys cross the river for a game of footy with their mates on the other side.Driving from Kampong Thom to KratieThe drive between Kompong Thom and Kratie features lotus fields, Chinese fishing nets and Muslim communities where suddenly the temples are replaced by mosques.Image On the way to KratieImage Farmland on the way to KratieKoh TrongKoh Trong island, a haven in the middle of the Mekong river, reached by boat from Katie. The ferry grounds on a sandbank on the way over, and one of the daily commuters casually pushes us off with a pole.Image Koh Trong IslandKoh Trong is a car-free, community based island with a vegetable cooperative and all islanders benefitting from tourist income. We spend our days cycling round and soaking up the peace.Image Kids on the way to schoolImage The kids are fascinated by Andy’s binoculars!Image A floating Vietnamese village is anchored to the island by cables.MondulkiriOn to Mondulkiri province which has a completely different look and feel. It’s cooler and it’s great to see forest stretching as far as the eye can see.Image The forests of MondulkiriWe spend a day crashing through the jungle, following the rescued elephants at the Elephant Valley Project – a real privilege to be able to get so close to them, and to see them being well cared for. Each has its own personal mahout (trainer).Image Walking with elephantsImage Elephants bathingImage Bousra Waterfall, Mondulkiri ProvinceCardamom MountainsWe head west to the beautiful Tatai River in the Cardamom Mountains – total tranquility, interrupted only by the occasional chug of a local boat passing.Image Boats on the Tatai RiverImage We visit a fishing village on the river and meet the local ladies who are busy shelling shrimps and laying out fish to dry on wooden racks.Image Fishing villageKoh RongOur final stop, Koh Rong Island, is reached by speed ferry from Sihanoukville. The beach is vast and the sand wonderfully pale and soft.Image The wonderful white sand of Koh RongImage Two local brothers take us on an afternoon snorkeling and fishing trip. The young one is still in his school trousers but that doesn’t stop him diving in and out of the water. They catch about 10 fish to every one of ours!Image Fishing tripThe day is topped off as they barbecue the fish over a wood fire on the beach. It’s delicious. We enjoy it with a can of beer as we sit and watch the sun go down. Bliss!Image If you've been inspired by Katie's travels, our travel consultants can tailor you a trip just like this - or something completely different. Just get in touch to find out more. Speak with a destination specialistFriendly, dedicated people who care as much about your trip as you do.Get in touchDownload a brochure Share thisfacebooktwitterlinkedinemail You may also like Laos Field notes: Northern Laos by high-speed train Travel writer Claire Boobbyer recounts her trip through Laos via its high-speed train, meeting elephants in Luang Prabang and minority communities in Muang Xai. Thailand Elephant tourism in Southeast Asia: how to do it right Elephant tourism in Southeast Asia is a big draw: but if you want to see the magnificent creatures, it’s important to make sure you’re doing it right. Vietnam Field notes: From Pu Bin to Pu Luong – Vietnam’s rural reaches Travel writer Dan Stables recounts his recent trip to Pu Bin and Pu Luong, in the Mai Chau hills of Vietnam.