recognised by the United Nations and listed as a UNESCO Biosphere reserve . A short dirt road and a boat ride later and we are amongst the people of a floating village , a unique community with schools , hospital , and markets .
Matt and his crew at Great Escape Motorbike Tours know all the local communities , a similar village on the eastern side of Tonlé Sap demonstrates life high above the water . Stilts built to cope with the high waters during the wet season . A different way of living , so very similar to that of the floating people .
Riding further north , Battam Bang , Siem Reap , a chance for more culture , more delicious Khmer food , more hospitality . Siem Reap is a town of two worlds , the traditional meeting the tourist . Siem Reap is home to Angkor Wat , and nearby Angkor Thom , and the surrounding archaeological remains .
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