Opening your eyes to Great Art and Architecture can become a highlight of a trip to almost anywhere in the world.

Today on Travel with Rick Steeves, we're taking a closer look at two places where the arts excel and reflecting a deeply rooted heritage.

For instance, Cambodia's top visitor destination, deep in the jungle, guarantees to capture your imagination.

The whole city of Ancor has hundreds and hundreds of temples.

It's everyone's archetypal lost city in the jungle.

Julian Brown points out for us the artistic highlights of Southeast Asia.

And while in Dublin, you don't have to walk far to witness the matchless art treasures of Ireland.

Surprise yourself.

Shock yourself. Walk out of Trinity having seen the

book of cows, walk up at Connell Street, go into the hoolane Gallery and see the

studio of Bacon, Francis Bacon, the painter. We'll get you up close to the

brilliant art scene in Ireland and in Southeast Asia.

It's just ahead on Travel with Rick Steves.

Hi, I'm Rick Steves and welcome and welcome to travel with Rick Steeves.

Each time I go to Ireland, I really enjoy how common it is for a complete stranger to pull me into the

art of a good conversation.

And it often helps me sort out the cultural complexities as I explore the Emerald Isle.

Coming up in just a bit, two guides to Ireland will clue us in on some of the uncommon artistic

treasures of Ireland that are not to be missed.

But first, let's look at how the arts of Southeast Asia provide an important framework for a visit

to that corner of the world.

Our guide is Julian Brown. English by birth, Julian's been living in France for many years

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