While most of our trip was spent in Thailand, the true highlight of the journey was our five night stay in Cambodia. We made our base in Siem Reap, home to Angkor Wat, arguably the reason most international visitors come to Cambodia. However, Cambodia – and even Siem Reap and its nearby sites – is so much more than just Angkor Wat. From the moment our incredible guide, Sopheara Pheav, met us at the airport, it was impossible to not fall in love with this beautiful country. Sopheara guided us to many of the historical sites in this region of his country, making the ruins come alive with his stories of the Khmer Empire at its height. In addition to the archaeological sites, we also visited a floating village on Tonlé Sap, a large freshwater lake, Kulen Mountain National Park, dined on amazing local cuisine, and were entertained in the evenings at a fun drag bar in Siem Reap, where we hung out with locals and other tourists from around the world. Of all the places we visited on this trip, Cambodia stood out, and it was tough to leave. It’s not that Thailand wasn’t amazing - it was. But, our days in Siem Reap were just even more so.