Here is an intial list of some of the best planning resources we’ve found for planning a trip to explore the Khmer monuments around Angkor.

Travelfish – Best resources for budget travel or backpacking in Southeast Aisa. Period.

Canby Publications – An excellent Resources for all things Cambodian; their Angkor guide and maps are exhaustive.

Apsara Authority – The authority responsible for conserving the temples of Angkor.

Siem Reap Insider – On the ground blog from the Phnom Penh Post about happenings in and around the Angkor complex.

Tales of Asia – Lots of information but not the easiest site to navigate. Forum contains an up-to-date guide to Pub Street.

The crowds awaiting sunset at Phnom Bakang (fortes)

Sala Bai Hotel and Restaurant School – A hotel school in Siem Reap which trains 100 young disadvantaged Cambodians for free each year as waiters/waitresses, cooks, receptionists & housekeeping attendants. Bargain rooms for a great cause!

Paul Dubrule Ecole d’Hôtellerie et de Tourisme – Another hotel school in Siem Reap, founded by the co-founder of the Accor Hotel Group.

National Geographic – 2009 feature on Angkor including a photo gallery, and plenty of interesting detail about the temples.

The Monuments of the Angkor Group (Maurice Glaize, 1944) – Free translation of one of the most comprehensive guides to the Angkor group.

Ancient Angkor Guide – Good for brief introductions to the major temples and sites.

Angkor: The Tour (Nick Ray, The Sunday Times 2004) – Four day Angkor itinerary.

36 Hours in Siem Reap (Naomi Lindt, New York Times, 2008) – Contains some interesting suggestions.

Finding The Best Tour Guide (New York Times Intransit Blog (March, 2009)

Holiday in Angkor Wat – Quite a lot of very useful practical information.

Cambodia Pocket Guide – Free magazines for visitors to Siem Reap available online. Occaisional article of interest.

Phenomenon – Blog about Cambodian cuisine.