City of wonder

Known as the land of temples, Siem Reap has more to offer than just its ancient heritage.

It was 5:30 am and pitch black, except for the small circles of light that danced along the floor. From the darkness came a cacophony of excited chatter. "Shhh," I heard someone say. And then it started.

Ahead in the distance, as dawn broke, the outline of Angkor Wat slowly came into view, its iconic towers becoming a reflection in the lotus pond at my feet.