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Home to one of the wonders of the world, not to mention several others that could arguably be considered for the big seven, Siem Reap, Cambodia is packed with sites of interest that may seem daunting to navigate.

Start from Saigon, I plunged deep into the Vietnamese countryside for an adventure up the mighty Mekong, finally to dock in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh

A trip to historic and fascinating Cambodia can be a whirlwind of sensations: from the mystic temples and the vibrant cities to the dramatic countryside – not to mention the country’s tragic past – there is a lot to take in.

Here is our pick of five spots across Asia where LGBT travellers can be sure of a warm welcome and a great time.

Situated about two hours north of Siem Reap, Phnom Kulen is a worthy full-day excursion away from the crowds at the most famous Khmer temples of Angkor.

Once the jewel of French Indochine, Angkor Wat remains the largest religious building in the world. Touring via helicopter can be the adventure of a lifetime.

With tropical islands galore and long stretches of sandy coastlines, lapped by crystal clear waters teeming with colorful and fascinating submarine life, Asia is the ideal destination for divers.

A visit to the notorious Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, known as S-21, as well as the Killing Fields to learn more about what happened here.

When you’re about to engage in a live land mine field you’d better wear your halo, as in the orb which hovers over beings from the angelic realm. Following in the footsteps of Angelina Jolie and Princess Diana, I went to visit a land mine dig in Cambodia. I brought along my family for moral support.

We want you to be as excited by Asia as we are, so we’ve put together our list of a Dozen Dream Destinations for 2013.