Medan, is the capital of North Sumatra, and is the city\'s largest commercial as well as economic center in Sumatra. More than just a business destination, it is also known as a gateway to North Sumatra, where adventure seekers come to experience the beauty of the highlands of Lake Toba or enter the wild jungles of Sumatra. Its once glorious history as a bountiful plantation for the Dutch during their colonization has left the city with European inspired architecture that still stand to this day. As a result, the city is a blend of modern lifestyle with a colonial heritage.
Siam Reap is located in north west Cambodia, and is a main tourist hub due to its close proximity to the world famous temples of Angkor. Thanks to its strategic location to the ancient kingdom, many new hotels, restaurants, bars, travel companies as well as a new airport have popped up in this once small dusty town.