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This Guest House Is Half New York Half Cambonian

Where: Siem Reap, Cambodia

Traveler Cathy Chase calls The Monsoon Bed and Breakfast in Siem Reap, Cambodia

a good choice for those longing to visit the temples at Angkor but wanting to avoid the tour bus crowds and the large luxury hotels springing up around Siem Reap at an alarming rate.

Former filmmaker, photographer, and New Yorker Jerry Gorman and his wife, native Cambodian Thina Ollier, founded this B&B about a year ago.

The couple not only hosts your stay, but also serves as an invaluable source of local area information. For instance, Vietnam Airlines is apparently notorious for canceling flights, and these affable hosts went to the local airline office to make sure Cathy's flight was taken care of--nice touch.

The guest house offers airport transfers, they will pack you a lunch upon request, and they will make local taxi, temple, and restaurant arrangements for you.

All rooms have air conditioners, deluxe rooms with private baths start at $55/night.

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