Cambodia: Swim, Eat, Sleep, Party, Repeat

So, my husband decided to surprise me for my birthday last year and booked a deal for Siam
Reap, Cambodia. His reasons were to the point, we needed a break, some rest and an affordable
holiday and where better to go from Hong Kong than one of the neighboring sister countries.

Being a research alcoholic and a google disciple, I decided to find all the good places in Siam
Reap. And to my surprise, my research ended quite early as every blog talked about The World Famous Heritage site “Angkor Wat”. However, if you google about any other activity in Siam reap; they all point  to the same address, “Pub Street”. My husband is not historically inclined so I was amused by his choice but decided to enjoy the surprise instead of shooting him with a rapid fire.

And ladies and gentlemen, it turned out to be a great holiday. The first thing I noticed at the airport
was our pick up transport. We were told that the hotel would provide it and we were looking for
SUV’s all around when one man came and asked for our names and then showed us our ride. A
TUK TUK, I couldn't help but smile. A tuk tuk is a 3 tyre rickshaw pulled by a machine thus
reducing the human effort. Our driver arranged our luggage in that mini vehicle and off we went to
our resort.

The properties in Siam reap are mostly luxurious so you wont be disappointed by whatever you
book. We got this resort with 3 swimming pools and huge bedroom with balconies and it felt
heavenly. However, if this isn’t luxury enough, try buying something at a local shop or
and the currency conversion will pump up your wallet as you would happily be distributing tips for
rest of your trip.

I can't resist water, so I decided to take a dip in the pool and then doze off. When I woke up, we
decided to visit the famous pub street. Situated near the lake, this street has everything, from
shopping, to massages, to hair spa’s, to pubs and disc’s. Even the crowd was different, there was
a lot of energy around this place and we wanted to stay. So we ate, hopped between clubs,
danced, tried the street food and came back to the hotel around 5 am. I enjoyed the street tacos
and the desserts and if you are not full, there’s always Italian food to bank upon. The music
wouldn’t let me leave the place and the energy just keeps you there like there’s no tomorrow.
The next day, we decided to Visit the famous Angkor Wat and we booked ourselves a Tuk Tuk ride
because it wasn't possible to cover it on foot in one day. The decision was helpful, we saw most of
the historical sites, clicked a lot of pictures, upgraded our history attendance and enjoyed a serene,
peaceful weather. In the evening, we decided to try the Cambodian cuisine and I must tell you, its
not disappointing even for vegetarians.

The day ended with the same routine, a dip in the pool, food, sleep and Pub Street. Only
difference, this night was a Saturday, so there was live music, rock bands and party hoppers. We
met a lot of people, a mix of Chinese and Korean, some Indian, and few Americans and
Europeans. The crowd was dominated by the Asians and it felt familiar after living so many years
in Hong Kong and India.

We got tired, we went for a foot massage, then we partied again and I don’t remember by when we
came back to the resort. The next day was totally free, so we opted for a Body massage and then
we did some shopping in the morning and then we came back to the resort to relax. Our 3 day trip
was coming to an end but not before our last tuk tuk ride to the pub street. In 3 days, it had
become a routine to me, as my title broadcasts it and I loved it. It was one of the most relaxing
breaks ever taken by me. And that's why I decided to write this article about Cambodia.

I truly think the country is worth a visit if you want to Eat, Sleep, Party, Repeat or if you are a
fan of the historical preservation. Either way, do have your fun and enjoy the city as much as you
can. We missed the sunrise in Angkor Wat, do that if you get a chance, I have heard its magical.