Remembering our last precovid travel ..part 2

Each time I hear about anything related to Cambodia like Angkor Wat, Phnom Phen, Lara Croft and so on, I can't help but feel nostalgic and go back to when we had the most amazing 2 days and 2 nights we had in Cambodia.

Cambodia was the second leg/country of our Indo-China adventure and so far it's the one that met the most hospitable people we've met, far cry from the horrors that we experienced during our short visit to Ho Chi Mihn.

The Cyclo Hotel and staff

Only a few minutes from the bus terminals, The Cyclo Hotel is a gem for foreigners looking for a quick tour of Siem Reap and its most famous spot --The Angkot Wat temples. The boutique hotel offers large beds and sizable amply put showers and tiny hints of luxury along the way. But what makes the hotel great aside from the sparkling decor pool and the bountiful breakfast is the staff's very warm welcome and service.

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