Cambodia

Is your next stop Cambodia? Check out the advice, stories and tips I can offer after my February 2010 trip there, which saw me visit the city of Siem Reap and surrounding tourist destinations like Angkor Wat and Ta Promh.

Is Angkor Wat Worth The Fuss?

Photo of Angkor Wat

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The crowds you encounter if you visit Angkor Wat these days are more befitting of Disneyland than semi-rural Southeast Asia.

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Money and Costs in Cambodia

Beautiful lotus in Cambodia

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With the exception of tickets to enter famous attractions like Angkor Wat, costs of travel in Cambodia are cheap enough that you can easily subsist on under $30 per day.

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7 Misconceptions About Cambodia

Information about travel in Cambodia

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Cast aside these preconceived notions about Cambodia before your next visit to ensure you enjoy everything this amazing country has to offer.

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Siem Reap’s Permanent Chill

Flower on ground in Siem Reap, Cambodia

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If you plan to visit Angkor Wat, arrange to spend at least a complete day and evening exploring the town of Siem Reap, a perfect antidote to the hustle-bustle you endure getting to and through ancient cities and temples that surround it.

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Survivors, Temples and Trees in Cambodia

Teen girl in Cambodia

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The character of the Cambodian people is joyous and triumphant, in spite of their country still being largely barren as a result of mass killings that reduced their numbers to a fraction of what they are even today.

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Scam-Free Travel to Cambodia from Thailand

Monks in Siem Reap, Cambodia

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Avoid getting talked into scams in Bangkok and other places along the road to Cambodia to save yourself time, money and perhaps most importantly, your sanity.

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