When planning a trip to Siem Reap, it’s tempting to try to see everything. But once you actually arrive, you quickly realize how physically demanding the Angkor area can be. The heat is intense, distances between temples are longer than they look on maps, and decision fatigue builds up faster than expected. What mattered most on this trip wasn’t simply deciding where to go. It was deciding what deserved priority before the day even started. In this article, I’ll break down the places that felt truly worth prioritizing in Siem Reap — and why leaving space in your itinerary may ...
