I’ve spent a fair amount of time in Siem Reap and Cambodia’s UNESCO World Heritage Angkor Archeological Park. It’s a fascinating place and I’ve learned a lot about how to best see the temples, what to do before and afterward, and how to avoid the often relentless crowds.

I’ve written about Cambodia frequently, hoping to share what I’ve learned with other travellers. I was really chuffed when the Managing Editor of Fodors.com, Rachael Levitt, recently called out one of the articles I wrote for Fodor’s. She said my “incredible tips and tricks” make her feel like she can finally go to Angkor “properly” and “without losing [her] mind in the throngs”. Well, now I do feel like a bit of an expert! (see Where

Fodor’s editors are traveling in 2019; scroll down to #4)

Are you planning a trip to Cambodia? Here are my three must-read articles on what you need to know.

• For Fodor’s: Angkor 101: Everything you need to know about visiting what was once the world’s biggest civilization.
• For Fodor’s: 10 things you need to know before you go to Cambodia.
• And, with advice for most of the countries in Southeast Asia: how to travel respectfully in a Buddhist country.

And stay tuned for my insider tips on Cambodia for Google’s new Touring Bird website.

If you’re looking for more detail (as well as some awesome hotel recommendations), there’s lots more on my Cambodia page.

Have you been to Cambodia? Do you have other advice to share?

Note: It’s important to only take photos of people, especially monks, with their permission. I had the permission of this novice and his fellow novices.