Siem Reap, literally "Siam Defeated". These days, however, the only rampaging hordes are the tourists heading to Angkor and this once quaint village has become the largest boomtown and construction site in Cambodia. It's quite laid-back and all in all a pleasant place to stay while touring the temples. It's a nice compromise between observing Cambodian life and enjoying the amenities of modern services and entertainment, thanks to the large expatriate community in Siem Reap. I've always wanted to go to Cambodia. As far as I can remember having seen pics of Angkor Wat or Angkor Thom. Those amazing pics of those Smiley Stony Faces... Ahhhh What an amazing trip it was. We spent 4 days in Siem Reap - taking in the temples at the pace we wanted .. It was really a great place to end our lovely trip...