Separating Bullsh** from Beauty in Siem Reap [Season 3, Episode 31]

Season 4 is still in development (which means we don’t know what the hell we’re doing), but we still have stories to tell. So until we figure out what Season 4 will actually be, we’ll keep putting out great stories as they happen to us. If that’s OK with you. Gotta cover the fantastic time we had in Siem Reap, Cambodia. To call it “touristy” is stupid. Yes, it’s touristy. It’s the whole reason you show up at Siem Reap: To explore the most amazing UNESCO World Heritage Site the world has to offer. Not kidding. The Angkor Wat complex -- some of it build 1100 years ago -- is something you simply must experience. Hands down, it’s the most amazing historical site we’ve visited to date. No, we’re not archaeologists. But it beats the pants off Ayutthaya. Learn to stack a brick, people. Wanna see? Sheila has some of the photos published, though she probably still has a few thousand more to go. And remember, these photos aren’t going to do it justice. Which is why you have to go. Or I suppose you could just listen to us talk about it. (But seriously, you’ll want to put this place on your list!) Some topics you’ll learn if (and only if) you listen to the episode: Why you wouldn’t want to be a Khmer king Why you’re shouldn’t waste any time price-shopping for Angkor Wat tours How to detect bullshit from your guide as it relates to dinosaurs and precious stones used as lighting effects Why Traditional Khmer Medicine isn’t a thing, which is a good thing Why archaeology isn’t a spectator sport Why not all old things are cool, but why the old things in Siem Reap are more than cool We bought (and sent out already) a bunch of postcards from Siem Reap. But don’t worry: we have more. (http://shevo.wtf/postcards) ! Are you a regular listener? You can hear us do our travel comedy show each week. You can (http://shevo.wtf/iheart) ... and a bunch more places. Music for our show is graciously provided by the fantastic band Velella Velella. They make killer tunes, and you should buy all of their stuff. It’s fabulous! To keep up with our travels, (https://www.instagram.com/opptravelers/) … and probably a few more things. But that’ll do for now. -- This One Time (The Podcast) features retellings and recreations of the best (or worst depending on perspective) travel stories encountered in a life lived abroad. Stay subscribed on iTunes or whatever else you use to listen to podcasts and you’ll never miss an episode.