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Top 10 budget honeymoons

When planning your perfect wedding day who wouldn’t be looking for the dream honeymoon to match? But between the flowers, favours and the flights costs can rack up pretty quickly...

When planning your perfect wedding day who wouldn’t be looking for the dream honeymoon to match? But between the flowers, favours and the flights costs can rack up pretty quickly. With these top ten budget-friendly getaways you can count your pennies without compromising on all the once-in-a-lifetime experiences, dynamic culture and delicious cuisine you could want for your first adventure as newlyweds...

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Where to go in February for culture

New Year’s celebrations have come and gone, but there’s life in the old girl yet as February brings with it all the colour and chaos of carnival season – with Brazil, Haiti and Venice leading the sequin-clad charge. And when you’re all partied out, or just in need of a tempo change, we’ve got some quieter cultural offerings in store, from cruising Cambodia’s waterways to exploring Venice when it’s crowd-free...

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Battambang: Cambodia's lesser-known city

The laid-back city of Battambang in Cambodia’s northwest may have a sleepy ambience distinct from the more upbeat hot spots of Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville, but travellers who venture here will find plenty of excuses to linger. A walkable centre, bags of old architectural charm, day trips to temples and traditional villages – plus the chance to ride on a bamboo train – are just a few reasons to include Battambang on your Cambodia itinerary...

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Angkor what? Getting to know Cambodia's most iconic temple

Angkor Wat is the ultimate expression of Khmer genius – an awe-inspiring temple that is stunning for both its grand scale and its incredible detail...

Angkor Wat is the ultimate expression of Khmer genius – an awe-inspiring temple that is stunning for both its grand scale and its incredible detail. A visit to Cambodia’s World Heritage Temples of Angkor complex is understandably high on the list for many travellers. Get to know a little about the history, meaning and features of its most renowned and iconic temple, Angkor Wat, then start planning that once-in-a-lifetime trip...

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Island hopping off Cambodia's coast

Sandy bliss awaits travellers off Cambodia’s south coast. Whether you favour being glued to a hammock upon an isolated shore, or fancy slothful days recovering from all-night raves, Cambodia has an island for you. Lapped by the lapis-hued waters of the Gulf of Thailand, the scattering of islands in Cambodia’s south have hugely diverse beach scenes. But all come with a jungle-clad interior, swaths of sand, and the nightly magic of bioluminescent plankton...

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Alternative Angkor: Siem Reap beyond the temples

The Temples of Angkor are an iconic symbol of Southeast Asia and rightly Cambodia's top attraction...

The Temples of Angkor are an iconic symbol of Southeast Asia and rightly Cambodia's top attraction. But Siem Reap, gateway to Angkor, offers much more than temples and is emerging as an activity centre for the Mekong region. With microlight flights, ziplining, cooking classes, horse-riding, the circus and more, there is plenty to keep temple-weary travellers occupied...

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Voluntourism tips: is it ethical to visit orphanages?

For an increasing number of travellers, going on holiday doesn’t mean lazing on a beach or touring sights. Instead, it involves spending their vacation time volunteering in local communities...

For an increasing number of travellers, going on holiday doesn’t mean lazing on a beach or touring sights. Instead, it involves spending their vacation time volunteering in local communities. Whether it’s working with children in orphanages, helping to build houses, or teaching English, so-called voluntourism is a fast-growing sector of the travel industry. But the popularity of orphanage tourism across Southeast Asia in particular is a highly controversial development...

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Cambodian etiquette: a politeness how-to guide

Learning a little about the local culture in Cambodia before your trip will not only help avoid inadvertently causing offence, but will also ingratiate you to your hosts. Here are a few top etiquette tips. 1. Dress code Respect local dress standards, particularly at religious sites. Covering the upper arms and upper legs is appropriate, although some monks will be too polite to enforce this. Always remove your shoes before entering a temple, as well as any hat or head covering...

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Tuk-tuk tips: hold on tight in Asia's three-wheeled taxis

Zipping through traffic in an adorable three-wheeled vehicle is a hallmark experience for many travellers in Asia and particularly in Thailand, where this type of taxi is called a tuk-tuk...

Zipping through traffic in an adorable three-wheeled vehicle is a hallmark experience for many travellers in Asia and particularly in Thailand, where this type of taxi is called a tuk-tuk. These charming modes of transport and the etiquette of hailing them and bartering the fare can be a mystery to first-time visitors to Asia. But with Lonely Planet’s tuk-tuk survival tips you’ll be feeling the wind in your hair and weaving between cars in no time...

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Cambodia off the beaten track

Mention you're going to Cambodia and chances are you'll end up comparing notes on the glorious temples of Angkor, among the most awe-inspiring - indeed, mind-blowing - monuments ever conceived by the human mind. It is hardly surprising that so many travellers from around the globe dream of gazing upon the towers of Angkor Wat, walking through the root-strangled gateways of Angkor Thom, and staring back at the enigmatic smiling faces that have made the Bayon famous...

Cambodia travel tips & articles

Top 10 budget honeymoons

Where to go in February for culture

Battambang: Cambodia's lesser-known city

Angkor what? Getting to know Cambodia's most iconic temple

Island hopping off Cambodia's coast

Alternative Angkor: Siem Reap beyond the temples

Voluntourism tips: is it ethical to visit orphanages?

Cambodian etiquette: a politeness how-to guide

Tuk-tuk tips: hold on tight in Asia's three-wheeled taxis

Cambodia off the beaten track

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