The trees of Ta Prohm 1

Many of the temples in the Angkor Wat area are known for the massive trees that have become one with the temple ruins. One of the most famous is Ta Prohm, where portions of Angeline Jolie's Tomb Raider was filmed.

In 2007, I made my first, but not my last, trip to Cambodia. This trip was to Siem Reap to see the temples of Angkor Wat and to do some so-called 'voluntourism'. I was touched more than I ever could have imagined by the beautiful and indomitable spirit of the Cambodian people.

I became close to my tuk tuk driver and his family. Now I am trying to spread the word about how wonderful a visit to Angkor Wat can be and how transformational an experience it can be to get to know the Cambodian people.

I made a return trip this past September. This time I spent 4 days in Phnom Penh and then 10 days in Siem Reap again.

If you go, I know a great driver for you! See the informational website I have put together for my friend the tuk tuk driver (http:www.angkortuktuk.net).

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• prohm
• cambodia
• angkor
• wat
• siem
• reap