Since 1987 when Bath Weekends was crowned a World Heritage venue it has seen a rise in the number of visitors who seek out the naturally occurring springs that offer cool relaxing qualities unmatched to any other city. Hen parties and stag parties are popular in this area especially when you are celebrating the last weekend of freedom-for instance, if you are expecting to go to work on Monday, then you will get all your energy in the mixed up occasion. If you are looking for a hen or stag weekend, then Bath weekend is your destination; you will get an experience of diverse roman culture, history that are all aimed at your relaxation and comfort. The weekend is never enough for you to squeeze in all the pleasures.
Romans are known to fancy luxuries- you can see this in epic movies like Spartacus. The city of Bath located in the north east of Somerset offers beautiful thermal baths and spas built by the Romans in the surrounding area hills. Since its discovery in the eighteenth century the place has had visitor of the royal elite; and you will be honoured to be given such a pleasure.
In your stay you get a view of the romantic historical architecture that is always stunning at first glance. The old buildings portray how creative our roman forefathers were, you can decide to have lunch at the lovely cafes and restaurants housed under the buildings. Once you have set foot in Bath city, be sure to take a look at John Wood’s superb royal Crescent – an impressive curve of 30 Georgian houses. John Wood was an architect believed to have a strong interest in occult. You won’t forget to carry your camera to take photos of great curvature like the Circus which is next to the Crescent.
After a long street wander, you can have a relaxing time in the modern Thermae Bath Spa. Afterwards you won’t mind staying away from the blankets since the nightlife is full of sheer number of pubs to visit. The bars are scattered apart, the reason is to give you a chance to have a glance at the natural beauty of the lit buildings at night when moving from one pub to the other. If you are looking for a home away from home experience then spending your weekend at Bath city will be a memorable one. The beauty of the city will stick in your head just like a melody.
Arriving in any new country for work (not just holiday) and expecting to land on your feet is a big ask. Well, it is if you do it on your own - but not so much if you purchase the help and expertise of a company such as BritBound.
I'd heard that setting up bank accounts, organising NI appointments, finding a job and a place to live when you first get to the UK can be a real mission. It's the whole "chicken or egg" argument - you can't get a bank account before you have a fixed address, but you can't sign a lease before you have a job... and you won't find work without all of the above soooooo... anyway, I'm sure you can see what I'm getting at.
BritBound have a package called 'Hit the Ground Running - UK Sim Card' that costs £55 and gives you the following:
VIP Website Access
Info Evening and After Party
UK Bank Account
NI Number Appointment
Info Pack incl. Street Atlas
5 Day Gym Membership
UK SIM
Free £20 International Money Transfer
Employment Advice and Assistance
Plus more...
Jason and I purchased one of these each before arriving in London and let me tell you - they've been SOOOO helpful. We had a 2 hour info session a couple of days after arriving with a group of other 'BritBounders' and got so much useful information that we have already used several times over. They've also set us up with Barclay's bank accounts, gave us an O2 SIM card, and have organised NI Number appointments for us. They also gave us a London A-Z (street map) and loads of other pamphletes and tips on how to get around London on the tube, overland trains and buses. And aside from all that, they told us about heaps of websites that we might find useful, places to shop, etc etc... We also met a lady from a short-term rentals company who helped Jason and I find short-term accomodation at a good price that same afternoon. Oh, and you also get to join their Facebook group and be invited to all their social events which is cool too.
So if you're coming to London, I would REALLY recommend that you purchase one of these packages to help you get started. If anything, they're good from a social perspective as you'll get to meet loads of other people just like you who are here to find work but also have a good time.
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Hey - is it possible to rss subscribe to travel tips? :)
A lot of people I know move to London from New Zealand and Australia. The question is always whether to buy return tickets or a one-way. Return tickets are generally better priced than one-way tickets, but are only valid for 1 year, so if you don't plan on going back home within a year then they might just be a waste of money.
I've just come over to London myself and bought a one-way ticket through Korean Air. The reason I felt this small fact was worth writing about is not only because the ticket was very well priced at $1000 AUD but also because of the small perks we got while on the journey.
The reason that Korean Air tickets are priced so well is that they generally include a one night 'involuntary stop-over' in Seoul. A lot of people naturally think that if they have to fork out for a night's accomodation in Korea then the price of the whole journey isn't so good anymore. This isn't the case at all - Korean Air actually put you up in a REALLY nice Hyatt Regency, give you dinner, breakfast and lunch vouchers and they also take you to and from the hotel. So you really don't have to pay for anything during your stop-over. Pretty neat eh?
So if you are thinking of flying across to the UK from Australia or NZ and are looking for good prices, don't discount Korean Air - not only did they have good service and food on their flights but they also really look after you on the ground AND you get to stay at a fancy hotel for free!
Have you ever heard of "Pondofever"? It's a phrase coined to describe the mysterious spell which a visit to Pondoland exerts on many travellers; a lethargic reaction to returning to "civilisation" and an unwillingness to forsake the natural beauty of the Wild Coast. Nowhere is this more prevalent than in Port St Johns, aptly named the "Jewel of the Wild Coast" and many a would-be passer-through has become a permanent resident in this small, scenic little corner of paradise. Port St Johns offers great hiking, birding and fishing opportunities as well as an interesting 9-hole golf course with mountain and sea views.
It is also a popular destination during the annual Sardine Run and has, due to its spectacular scenery, been the setting for quite a few film shoots. Accommodation options are plentiful and range from various backpackers to more upmarket establishments. Set in immense, natural gardens with awe inspiring views of the Umzimvubu River, ocean, mountains and nearby golf course, the Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House is a family-run establishment and the owners/hosts, who reside on the property, are therefore always available to assist with any enquiries. They are renowned for their hospitality and willingness to accommodate whichever requests guests may make, whether it be special guided outings, dietary requirements or whatever.
Thaxted must be one of the most picturesque villages in Essex. At least it is in my opinion - ever since I've ended here by incident when I was looking for a shortcut to our new home not long after we've moved in a town nearby. Thaxted has already been mentioned in the Doomsday book of 1086 and there are still enough very old buildings in the town to prove that it is indeed a very old settlement.
The old Guildhall dates back to the 14th century and can be found right in the town centre. It has been built by the masters of the Cutlers Guilt and now belongs to the local council. Apparently there is a small exhibition inside but this is open only on weekends in the afternoon.
If you take Stoney Lane from here, a narrow cobbled street to the right side of the guildhall, you will not only pass from some more medieval houses, including the one in which Dick Turpin is believed to have lived for a while, but also reach the real attraction of the town: It's parish church. St John the Baptist was built from 1340 to 1510 and features a 181 ft high spire. It can be seen from miles away. The church is so grand and impressing that many regard it as the "Cathedral of Essex". Inside it is just as impressing as from the outside and there are some really remarkable stained glass windows to see.
Right behind the church you can find the former almshouses of the parish. The thatched building was originally the home of the priest. Into an almshouse it was turned later. A newer addition, a tiled building, dates back to the early 18th century. Both houses have served as almshouses for more than 160 years. They are not open for the public,somehow nothing here seems (apart from the church), but look nice and the path in between them will lead you straight to the windmill.
Built in 1804 by local farmer John Webb it is now a grade II listed building. The windmill can be visited, there is a small museum inside but it isn't open very often. I've never managed to find it anything but closed and the entrance door is as far as I've come so far.
After seeing all the attractions , which shouldn't take too long (unless you manage to find them actually open for public ), take a walk through the town and have a look at all those gorgeous old houses. There are plenty of pubs and cafes/tea rooms around so finding a place to take a break in between shouldn't be too hard.
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Seems like a nice place for a walkabout - thanks for sharing some great pics also!
I've lived in Cyprus for several years and the last thing I expected to be impressed by after moving to England were the beaches. In spring 2007 we've made our first trip to Norfolk and were so impressed by its beauty that we keep on going back. We - that is me, my husband and our two little daughters. Of course there is so much more to Norfolk than just its beaches, especially the Norfolk Broads are remarkable and a paradise for birdwatchers. Of course you can also take a boats trip here, either on an organised boats trip or just by yourself in a rented boat. Alternativley you can rent a houseboat for a few days and live on the canals.The first beach we've visited was Great Yarmouth. I'd seen it on photos before and knew that it was long and and wide but didn't quite it expect it to be that large. Forget about the pebbles at Brighton or Southend-on-Sea - this is lovely fine powdery sand and almost white. The beach is not only more than 15 miles long but also wide and spacious and very clean. We've managed to end up here on a bank holiday weekend which was also the hottest of the year - and the most busiest - and there was still lots of space on the beach without feeling too enclosed by other visitors. The town itself was buzzing and the main pedestrian area was so full that you could hardly walk but the beach still appeared to be half empty, even there must have been thousands of people on this particular day. You can rent a beach chair for the day, facilities are plentiful, and there are enough of snack bars closeby. We've tried some of the restaurants along the promenade and food was a bitter disappointment. As beautiful as the beach is - the food was "Greasy Spoon" quality.Of course there is also the inevitable pier - this is England after all - and there are some amusement parks with kiddie rides, minigolf etc along the promenade.
A few kilometres into the sea there is a wind farm called Scroby Sands. The windmills are clearly visible from the beach and it is possible to take a boats trip out there. Apparently there are seals living on the base of the wind mills.
Much more quiet and relaxed was our trip to the beach in Caister. We went in September and the snack bar on the beach was already shut. We still had a great day, collected some sea shells with the girls, took a long walk along the water and didn't miss the pier and fun fair atmosphere one bit.Sheringham is located in North Norfolk and we ended up here as we had promised the kids a trip on the Poppy Line, a steam train that departs from the Victorian station of the small seaside resort. A trip to the beach wasn't really on our itinery but we managed to see the sunset.
Our trip to Hunstanton, again in North Norfolk, had to wait until November. This time we weren't so lucky with the weather and it was a cold and stormy day. There is a promenade high above the beach from which we were watching the waves coming in.If you've ever suffered from a hang-over - if this doesn't clear your head out nothing will !
The sightseeing bus tour offers two itineraries viz. the so-called Red Route and the Blue Route. Discounted tickets for persons taking both tours are available and, being reasonably priced at approximately 18 Euro for both itineraries, I consider this the most hassle free method of gaining a brief overview of the most popular tourist spots. Buses run at intervals of approximately 30 minutes and each route offers a selection of 13 stops. Being able to hop-on and hop-off, one can decide whether you wish to not explore a specific sight more closely or to remain behind and spend more time there until the next bus arrives. Please note that the tour price does not include entrance to the various attractions, although a booklet of coupons with discounts is provided.
A word of caution: the Cape sun can be a scorcher and, if you' intend sitting on the open upper deck (which, I must admit, offers the very best views), come prepared with plenty of sunscreen. I didn't and, even being used to the climate as a local, ended up looking and feeling like a parboiled Xmas turkey!
The Red Route focuses on such sights as local museums, the Castle of Good Hope and naturally the Table Mountain Cableway. During my trip the queue at the Cableway would have meant a wait of at least two hours and I therefore opted not to disembark and visit the top cable station. Included in both routes is a trip through Camps Bay and Sea Point, with the final disembarkation point being at the Two Oceans Aquarium in the V&A Waterfront, which is also the starting point of the tours. This allows one ample opportunities to indulge in exploring the Waterfront either before or after the tour e.g visit the Aquarium, browse the mall or, as in my case, set off on a sunset champagne cruise to Clifton as the ultimate ending to a great day of sightseeing.
The Blue Route heads out of Cape Town proper and offers the chance to undertake a township tour in Kronendal near Hout Bay. This itinerary also includes a visit to the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens as well as the enchanting World of Birds, which is one of the stops I opted to explore more closely. As there are also a selection of kiosks and eateries at the World of Birds, it was possible to relax and have a beverage in its tranquil surroundings whilst waiting for the next bus to arrive. The next stop was the Mariners Wharf in Hout Bay which, being located directly at the beach, is ideal for those who want to take a quick splash in the sea. They also serve a variety of seafood and arguably the best fish & chips in the Cape, so I settled there for lunch with views of the beach and harbor. Time allowing, one can naturally also opt to rather disembark at Camps Bay beach and end the day by exploring its varied fine dining restaurants, quaint shops and the Theatre on the Bay.
Let's face it - it happens to everyone. You think you've packed your chargers and it turns out that you haven't. And neither has your partner. Nor anyone else you're travelling with. Dammit!
If this ever happens to you, see if you can drop by an electronics shop like Harvey Norman's. If you're lucky you might be able to buy a new battery or charger for your camera and be done with it.
Alternatively, if you can't or don't want to buy a new battery or charger for your camera, what you might be able to do is leave your battery with one of their sales people. Turns out that shops like these often need to charge camera batteries themselves (I guess they need to keep all those display cameras nicely charged, don't they??) and so they have a universal charger which they may just let you use for an hour or two while you wonder around and grab a cup of coffee.
If you are staying in Manhattan and flying out of JFK Airport, there are a couple of options for you to get to the airport.
Firstly, you can try and get someone you know to drive you. That works.
Secondly, you could catch a cab. That also works except its a $45 flat rate and you could be faced with some ridiculous rush hour traffic that will turn your journey into a serious of mini panic attacks and you start wondering whether you will make your flight or not.
Thirdly, you could follow your hotel's advice and take one of their shuttle services. This will probably cost you upwards of $65 + tax + toll + tip. Not cheap but probably very comfortable. Of course the whole traffic thing applies to this option as well.
Last but not least, you can catch NYC's new Airtrain. The Airtrain leaves from a couple of subway stops - Sutphin and Howard Beach. Simply catch the subway ($2) to one of these stops and then transfer onto the Airtrain ($5). Depending on where you're coming from in NYC, it may take you about an hour, but it won't get stuck in traffic and it will only cost you $7. The downside? You'll have to carry your own bags and it may not be the most comfortable ride on the subway. But hey, you've just saved yourself $38 USD!
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Right with ya Annie, the airtrain was awesome. And you get an amazing experience seeing all of the neighborhoods that it runs through
Ok this travel tip is more a light-hearted tip than a serious one. Here's the deal.
You know how you can buy those travel pants with zips at the knees that you can convert into a pair of shorts? Great idea, huh? Well, yes they are because you can stay cool if you have to and then cover up in the cooler moments or if you're super paranoid about mosquitoes.
There's a problem though and it's purely cosmetic - I'm speaking from experience too.
If you, like me, use your zip-off travel pants mostly in 'shorts mode' it's all good. But when you go to zip on the other bits so that you can warm up a bit you might find that if you haven't used them much the shorts and the pants legs are a totally different colour! Damn that bright thing in the sky!
I tell ya, it fades EVERYTHING. So, the tip is this. Make sure you wash both the shorts and the pants legs together, even if you're not using the zip-on bits that often. That might at least wash-fade them at the same speed! If you want to look like a multi-coloured-pants hippie though, that's cool too. :)
Nope. And that's a very definite NOPE. It seriously isn't. If you're going to stick to the tourist trail when travelling around the world then there's a good chance you're also following the wisdom of guides by Lonely Planet, Rough Guides or some other equivalent.
They all have a ton of suggestions for places to stay and you have to keep in mind that pretty much every other guide-following punter out there will be using the same book as you when they're looking for somewhere to stay in Outer Mongolia, Tokyo or wherever your destination of choice might be.
Sure, turning up in a foreign country or city and taking your chances might be the way some do it but I assure you they've all had their fair share of doing just that and not finding anywhere that'll give them a roof for the night.
So, what does this mean? If you don't want to miss out on the cool places to stay BOOK IN ADVANCE. Cool places might mean the cheapest and nastiest but best located place or it might mean the most expensive and in-demand spot on the map. It might just mean the middle-of-the-road place that everyone wants to stay. No matter which it is you'll need to ring, email or otherwise contact them well before you arrive.
If you don't you wish being stuck trying to find somewhere to stay at the last minute or, worse still, stuck sleeping in the local railway station for the night ... not so cool in the middle of a European winter!
A colleague of mine is going to Japan soon - woohoo! As is part of going pretty much anywhere when you know someone who has already been there the natural thing to do is bombard that person with questions about everything.
One of the most important things you'll need to work out is where to stay. Japan has an overwhelming selection of hotels and the like but also a whole load of traditional 'ryokan' or Japanese Inn. Before I go on though I'll say this - BOOK ACCOMMODATION WELL IN ADVANCE!
Annie and I have been to Japan twice now and the first time we stayed in a place called Ryokan Kangetsu, an authentic ryokan located a decent train ride from Tokyo central. The second and 3rd times in Tokyo we stayed in places much closer to the main train lines, e.g. Kimi Ryokan in Ikebukuro.
The train stop for Kangetsu is called Odaiba and it requires, from memory, 2 train changes to get there from central Tokyo. This is a bit scary if you're new to the place. Kimi on the other hand is located on the JR Yamanote line, probably the most important train line that loops around Tokyo's major city centres.
So, where to stay? The transportation systems in Japan are amazing. They're immaculately clean, on time EVERY time and get you where you want to go quickly. Don't be scared to stay a little bit out of Tokyo city, especially if it means getting an authentic experience and staying at a place like Kangetsu. If you're into walking everywhere though, it might be an idea to stay somewhere a bit closer.
I know a few people, myself and Chris included, who have taken what some people consider to be a really long holiday. I'm not even talking about year long breaks - like Brook Silva-Braga from A Map for Saturday (which, by the way, I totally recommend!!) did - but 3~4 month breaks. Most people look at you in awe and jealousy when you tell them that you’re off and won’t be back for 4 months. Some people, however, tell you that they couldn't handle living out of a backpack or suitcase for that long. Some people try it and love it, others try it and hate it. So how long is too long?
Personally, I believe that if I could travel for ever, I would. I grew up traveling so I guess I'm used to planes, hotel rooms, strange and unknown locations. In fact, I'm not just used to it - I crave it. Some people, however, do not subscribe to the same sort of lifestyle that I do and would prefer to be somewhere they feel more at home, somewhere they are familiar with. Those people often don't travel at all, or if they do, it's a 1 or 2 week stint in a luxury resort in Fiji once in their entire life-time. It is precisely these people who can't understand why Chris and I would ever choose to live out of backpacks for 4 months.
To be honest, even I get sick of sight-seeing after 2~3 months of being on the road. Another museum, another park, another pretty view. It does all become rather mundane after a while. Perhaps it’s because your point of reference shifts to the point where something that most people consider out of the ordinary becomes somewhat commonplace to you and stops being amazing. Or maybe we only have enough space in our brains to fit a certain amount of amazing new things. Either way, once things stop being amazing to you, you will probably get bored and want to go back home.
For most people, you’ll probably also stop using your brain as much as you would if you were still at your 9-5 work / study back home. Sure, that's what holidaying is all about right? A bit of down-time and relaxation? Yes, but if you’re too relaxed for too long, you’ll probably get bored and crave something to challenge your mind. Traveling (in some countries more than others) can in itself provide that challenge but it's still not quite the same as sitting down and trying to write a software requirement specification for a high availability and precision technology solution, is it?
Having said all that, it certainly doesn't mean that after 2~3 months I'm ready to go home. For me, personally, it means that after 1~2 months I'm ready to start exercising my brain again. It means that rather than vacantly staring at another well architected building, I'd rather be doing something more meaningful and useful to me, like learning how to speak the local language or volunteering at a local charity. Basically, it means taking time out of your down-time to do something challenging and difficult. Perhaps subconsciously I feel that I need to give myself a reason to want / deserve some more mindless relaxation and down-time. Taking a ‘break’ from your holiday to do a course or some volunteer work also means that you’ll probably have to stop moving and base yourself somewhere for a week or two, rather than constantly being on the move – which can be very tiring.
So maybe it’s not about how long your holiday is in total, but more about how you spend your time while you’re on the road. If you’re thinking about taking a year long holiday to travel but don’t think you could handle doing ‘nothing’ for that long, why not try breaking it up by alternating between 1~2 months of sightseeing, and 2~4 weeks of doing a course, doing some (mentally or physically) challenging community or working on a business? You may just come back relaxed, more worldly and perhaps a better person for it!
How should I carry all my stuff? That's a question that a lot of people ask. Here are my thoughts.
If you're going to be lugging your things around a lot, don't bother with a suitcase, not even a 'wheeley' one - get a backpack. Imagine trying to wheel your suitcase from your boat, over 3 more boats, along a rickety pier then along a pretty much unmaintained road on Thailand's Ko Phi Phi island and you get the idea. Your stuff should be on your back.
Personally both Annie and I choose to carry Interloper packs by Kathmandu. They can hold a LOT, can behave like a normal top-load backpack but also have the main flap located on the front so you can open it right up like a suitcase. They also come with a small day pack that's part of Kathmandu's 'Gluon' range - it can be carried by itself or can attach to the main pack so you can carry both at the same time. Ok so this is starting to sound like an advertising pitch but I swear by the travel stuff from Kathmandu. It's awesome.
If you're going to be shuttled everywhere in taxis and take a holiday of the more luxurious style, sure, get a suitcase but otherwise I'd go for the comfort of backpack-style storage. You'll also look like a real backpacker too, not a pretend one. :)
Onsen? What's that? The word 'onsen' is Japanese for 'hot springs' and often describes the bathing facilities that occur around the thousands of hot springs in Japan. When using an onsen, though, there is a very particular etiquette you must follow. Here's the order you should do things in (this comes from experience!).
Bring your own small towel and soap.
When you arrive, remove your shoes before you step onto the wooden grate/grill that will be on the floor near the lockers.
Put your shoes into an unoccupied locker and take off ALL your clothing. Entering the onsen wearing clothing, including bathing suits, implies you are dirty under the covered bits. Save yourself embarrassment and the risk of insulting Japanese custom and just be naked - everyone else is.
Head over to the washing area and wash yourself COMPLETELY, including your hair. You are expected to be immaculately clean when you enter the onsen itself so make sure you are. Without making a fuss make sure it's obvious you really are clean. Don't EVER use soap or shampoo in the onsen itself.
If the onsen is 'co-ed' you are advised to cover your private parts while you're walking from the wash area to the baths.
Pick a clear spot in the bath and kneel down near edge before you enter the water. Splash a little water on the edge of the bath - this makes it yours.
If people look at you while you're doing any of this it's fine to nod politely or bow but DO NOT STARE. Respect other's privacy and modesty. Remember that a very large part of the Japanese custom is built on respect.
Enter the water slowly without making any noise or making waves in the water. People are usually trying to relax after a hard day's work.
If you're with a friend talk quietly. As another website I read says, 'spoken Japanese is less loud than spoken English'.
Don't care that you're naked. As I said, everyone else is and nobody cares. Really.
If someone talks to you, answer politely. It's fine to have a conversation while in the onsen.
When you're done, towel yourself off, dress quietly, put on your shoes when you're off the wooden grate/grill and leave.
That's it. I was stupidly nervous before I went to an onsen for the first time but once you get over the fact that nobody cares that you're naked, it's a very liberating experience for us wussy westerners. :)
On our recent 'Exploring the East' trip, Chris and I had originally wanted to go to Japan. Having spent a couple of days there a year ago, we wanted to go back badly.
We spoke to our travel agent back in New Zealand about the possibility of a side-trip from South-East Asia to Japan. Our idea was to either have return tickets from somewhere like Hanoi to Tokyo and then from Hanoi to London, or to fly one way to Tokyo and then from Tokyo straight to London (since London was our final destination). We were somewhat surprised when she quoted us an extra $2500(!!) NZD each for both of these scenarios. That was almost as much as our return tickets to Europe had cost, but for one leg only! The travel agent told us that that was just what you pay to fly to Japan. Needless to say that our plans to see Japan went down the drain at that very instant.
However, once in South-East Asia (Bangkok to be precise), we decided to try our luck again and investigate how much it would cost us to fly to Japan from there. We wandered into a travel agent in downtown Bangkok and were quoted, for 2 return tickets from Bangkok to Japan (with a stop-over in Hong Kong for good measure), only about $900 NZD each. Japan was back in the game!
The moral of the story?
If you're planning a rather convoluted route and your travel agent back home quotes you a ridiculous price for your dream holiday, buy a return ticket (or one way!) to somewhere that you were planning to visit anyway and then, once you're there, look around for good deals on flights to your other far-fetched destinations. Buying airline tickets that don't depart from the country that you're physically in when buying the ticket will cost you easily two or three times as much as buying it from the departure country. Internet prices sometimes aren't worth it either. In my opinion, it's definitely best to wait and see what you can find once you get there. :)
Some people will tell you that you can do all the temples of Angkor in 1 day. I disagree.
There are SO many temples at Angkor, and they're all SO big that if you try to fit them all in one day, you're bound to get very very tired and start to hate temples by the end of the day. Let's face it, that's not why you came to Siem Reap. You came because you wanted to see and *enjoy* the temples... so do that! Buy a 3 day ticket and take your time walking through some of the most magnificent temples left on the planet.
With a 3 day ticket, you'll could even take a day off in between to wonder around the streets of Siem Reap if you felt like it, to rest your feet, regain your strength and be able to resume your Lara Croft impersonation the following day.
There are also a couple of really neat temples quite far away from the main group of temples (about 1 hour by remorque-taxi) and you just wouldn't be able to get out to those if you only had one day.
So my advice is to bite the bullet and spend 3 days at the Angkor Temples. There really is a lot to see!
