Siem Reap, Cambodia

Siem Reap, Cambodia     I've returned from a 90-day trip around the globe to every time zone on the planet. My mission is world peace through cultural exchange.   In this episode, the FAQ is: How can I stay hydrated when it's humid and hot? . Today's Destination is Siem Reap, Cambodia Today's Mistake- Taking the long way instead of a more direct flight. Travel Advice: Practice Google Maps on foot before you leave on your trip   FAQ: How can I stay hydrated?   From my personal experience, I needed help with this in Southeast Asia. The climate was so different from Southern California, where I live. I had to adjust my body to these climate conditions. I had to be very aware of my intake of liquids and not drink much if any, caffeine. I am not a medical doctor, but here's what I learned. Rest during the day. Swim if you can. Keep your body cool and do it early in the morning if you must go out. I had to respect my kidneys as they filtered all of this water. I had to monitor the color of my urine to try to keep it clear in color.   Today's destination: Siem Reap, Cambodia   Siem Reap, a resort town in northwestern Cambodia, is the gateway to the ruins of Angkor, the seat of the Khmer kingdom from the 9th–15th centuries. Angkor's vast complex of intricate stone buildings includes preserved Angkor Wat, the main temple pictured on Cambodia's flag. Giant, mysterious faces are carved into the Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom.   The capital is Phnom Penh. Listen for the earlier episode on that city.   I arrived by bus and immediately rode to the Backpacker's Chill Hostel. My tuk-tuk driver was named Nuk, and he was reliable. He brought me to all of the places I needed to see. Ask for him if you go there because he could use the business. What are some of the things that I did? The first was the temple, Angkor Wat. I went at sunrise, meaning I had to get the ticket first. So, he knew where to get the ticket and how to navigate the complicated process, making it easy. Then we drove to the temples, which will take a full day. It's so hot, you should go early. It was raining, but still very humid. Bring an umbrella for the sun. Limit your outdoor activities besides swimming.   Angkor Wat reminded me of Disney in some ways, but this was REAL. It was from 1000 years ago. The temple is huge and not crowded like Disneyland. https://pharecircus.org/       Cambodian Food: 10 Traditional Dishes You Should Taste, even if you are not a foodie…. ●               Amok (Coconut fish curry) ... ●               Kuy teav (Noodle soup) ... ●               Nom Banh Chok (Khmer noodles) ... ●               Samlar machu (Sour soup) ... ●               Kampot Pepper Crab. ... ●               Lap Khmer (Beef salad) ... ●               Pleah sach ko (Beef ceviche) ... ●               Samlar kari (Chicken curry)   Today's Mistake- Taking the long way instead of a more direct flight.     Today's Travel Advice-Practice Google Maps on foot before you leave on your trip     I want to bring meaning to your travels. Send a question or travel tip to [email protected]. Sign up for the mailing list here. We can connect on my website, Facebook page, group, or Instagram. Subscribe to YouTube, Twitter, or other social channels. Find the 5 Steps to Solo Travel series on Amazon. The show notes have more details for you to connect. Support this podcast with a review, please.   Connect with Dr Travelbest Drmarytravelbest.com Dr. Mary Travelbest Twitter Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram email: [email protected] Dr. Mary Travelbest Podcast Dr. Travelbest on TikTok Dr.Travelbest onYouTube