Siem Reap

Destination Cambodia: Siem Reap Cambodia is now the new “it” destination as travelers are drawn to its overflowing bucket list of must see and do experiences. Cambodia has the allure of a less trampled experience filled with friendly people, a rich and vibrant Khmer culture, and a plethora of luxurious accommodations. The icon of Cambodia is Angkor Wat in the northern area of Siem Reap. This world wonder and UNESCO World heritage has drawn travelers there for decades. Siem Reap was once the capital

Most visitors to Siem Reap are there to visit the famed Temples of Angkor and who can blame them? These spectacular ruins from the 9-14th centuries are an adventurer's dream. Located just 7km from the entrance gate, Siem Reap has become a popular stop on the tourist trail of Asia. Once a sleepy town full of farms and small shops, the increase in tourists over the past 15 years has brought an international feel to the town. Modern hotels, internet cafes, and international restaurants are a welcome

Describe and evaluate the negative social, cultural or environmental impact caused by tourism in a destination of your choice. Analyse the causes of this impact and judge to what extent sustainable tourism strategies and methods could eliminate or ameliorate them and thereby secure the long term future of the destination. The negative effects of tourism are widely publicised in a number of destinations worldwide; however it is often underdeveloped nations that are home to natural wonders of the

In the past year, a record number of tourists visited Cambodia’s most famed sacred temple. A startling 2.86 million flocked from all over the globe to visit Angkor Wat, while taking up temporary residence in the nearby town of Siam Reap during their stay. Angkor Wat has evolved into an everlasting symbol of Cambodia. The Khmer King Suryavarman II built this Hindu temple in the early 12th century to serve as the state temple and later as a mausoleum. From the beginning this monument possessed a “particular

The Entrance Terrace is a photograph of an ancient temple in Cambodia called the Angkor Wat, which was taken by Eleanor Mannikka in 1991. She studies Southeast Asian countries, specifically Cambodia. The image is composed of multiple colors that emphasize the focus of the temple, making it the center point of attention. Cambodia’s history and culture is heavily influenced by the ancient structure, Angkor Wat. The photograph, Entrance Terrace, illustrates the Angkor Wat temple with multiple gray-toned

It is almost impossible to describe how meaningful these ruins are when it comes to knowledge gained about cultures and sacred places. These ruins stand as remembrance to the cultures and religions of the past. Some of these sacred places have been hidden for centuries before being rediscovered. Angkor Wat is a funerary temple of an ancient Khmer king. This amazing temple was hidden away in the rain forest of Cambodia for centuries before being rediscovered in 1860. Even after being rediscovered

Monuments and memorials serve a special purpose that symbolize events and/or people that have made an impact. The Washington Memorial honors the first president of the U.S., George Washington, the Statue of Liberty is a universal symbol of freedom, and the World Trade Center honors those who were involved in 9/11. All of these monuments and memorials are very popular; however, there is a little known architectural masterpiece called Angkor Wat or “temple city” in Cambodia that is worthy of discussion

The City of Angkor The City of Angkor was part of the Khmer Empire which was located in Southeastern Asia and there was a civilisation there between the 9th and 15th centuries AD. The City of Angkor started to decline in the late 14th century AD then eventually collapsed in the 15th century AD. There are a variety of things that can be learnt about the City of Angkor and the Khmer and Cham armies fighting methods through the bas-reliefs from the Bayon. There are also many different reasons for

Pursuing international education is something that I’ve been wanted to do. International Scholarship is very expensive that makes it’s a dream for many students including me. However, Education shouldn’t be a privileged, but it should be a right instead. Nevertheless, I dedicated myself to take advantage of the opportunity that this scholarship will provide me. This essay will give you more details of my life as well as my potentials to contribute to LAS. First of all, I believe that

In this picture I see a tourist covers her mouth with her hands due to the strong smell caused by the mountains of toxic waste and decaying food. In the back of her, there are three boys smiling at the camera. I believe they’re smiling because they’re happy to see tourist. The kids in the image looks like they are around 10 to 12 years old. Their body is cover in dirt, their faces are dirty, and they don’t wear shoes. The boy without shirt is busy picking up trash. The hut in the picture look like