Write an article about traveling to Siem Reap, Cambodia for a personal travel blog. 
Without a doubt, we had planned to include Siem Reap on our Southeast Asia travel itinerary, in order to see the temples of Angkor Wat. However, I wasn't expecting there to be so much to the city itself! It actually has a really nice river-town vibe with good food, friendly people, and wild nightlife, and it's all relatively inexpensive. Something that was surprising to me is that everything was quoted in US dollars so it's easiest to pay in dollars everywhere. Also, this could just be my experience, but everyone seemed to speak very good English, maybe even more so than in Thailand. 

We had some really tasty handmade noodles deemed a part of the dish "lok lak" or stir fry on the first night for dinner. The following evening we were after some more traditional Cambodian cuisine, so we went to Kmer Kitchen and had delicious meals of "samlar kari" or chicken curry. The city also has a bustling cafe scene. On the first day, we went to a place called Brother Bong Cafe for breakfast. They had an extensive juice and smoothie menu along with breakfast favorites, smoothie bowls, and healthy options like avocado toast. One day we sat and got some work done for a few hours at a large Western-style cafe called Temple Cafe. 

We inevitably ended up on the legendary Pub Street where we started at a sports bar that was playing Premier League football. The Cambodian national football team was playing the same night, so that was an added aspect of the lively atmosphere. Afterward, we ended up on a rooftop and then a very fun multi-level club. The party was still fully thriving when we left around 1 am. So if you're after nightlife, you can definitely find it here. 

Yes, Angkor Wat is the reason to come to Siem Reap, as it is an incredible and unmissable experience. But there are also several other things to do in this fun, artistic, and modern city! 