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 Monsoon rain by SirRichard
The temperature is not cold when it rains, so I found the pocket anorak I used a bit uncomfortable, as you sweat a lot with it, so U get wet anyway... Leave a Comment
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My partner and I traveled with only 1 carry on each for a 1 month trip in Asia which included 5 countries. It really helped to lessen time spent in airport.
Our packing list was as follow: 2 Jeans (one we wore on plane, other in carry on), 5 T-Shirts, 5 Pr. Socks, 5 Underwear, 2 short sleeved duo purpose shirts (casual / semi dressy) and one long sleeved shirt. THATS IT!
Sunblock (Bullfrog is excellent, water proof)
Mosquito repellent with DEET
General toiletries (you'll need an adapter for a shaver if your country uses 110V)
Neosporin
Bandaids (both for small cuts as well as possible blisters on feet)
Deodorant (and our own soap-we find small hotel bars too inconvinient)
TOILET PAPER (4 rolls for 1 month was sufficient)
We also took 2 bottles of Immodium AD with us just in case (we never needed them)
A prescription we had filled by doctor before leaving of a broad spectrum antibiotic in case of illness or infection...(bacterial).
Cough medicine/Aspirin
I highly suggest a digital camera or, trading your old SLR for digital before leaving.
2 GB card (holds about 2000 pictures
Extra batteries and charger.
"Wolverine" (20 GB equipment about size of a large palmpilot which can store your pictures - up to 30,000, and makes cleaning out your card convinient) - about $120.00US
Tripod, extra lenses and dont forget a polirizing filter and UV filter!
If you have SLR 35mm, know that camera shops are common throughout Cambodia and will be able to provide you with extra film, batteries and even tripods for a slightly lesser price than here in US.
Candy, Gum, School supplies (such as pens, pencils, paper, plastic rulers), small toys *(you can order through Oriental Trader by bulk) as gifts which you can offer children at temples.
Also, Money belt, photocopies of all your personal ID's such as passport/visas and US driver's license in triplicate divided up between your luggage, wallet and back pack in case of loss or theft. Leave a Comment
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 D captures even the
monks' imagination by richiecdisc
A bathing suit may not suit the locals but Westerners will want one to enjoy the local beaches. Sandals come in handy but boots are better travel days.
A wide angle is essential for getting the whole of Cambodia's great architecture in and a good zoom for capturing people without their knowing.
Someone in that bathing suit...like D. :) Leave a Comment
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 $$$$$$ by muddybok
Hotels, guest houses and most restaurants set prices in US dollars. Some places accept credit cards and travelers checks.
I was informed that there are no Automatic Teller Machines (ATM) in Cambodia. Therefore please do not take any chances, or you may be stranded in Cambodia for insufficient funds.
Kids who are selling postcards, local crafts & drinks in USD (mostly $1-$2) & often you’ll get some small change in Cambodia Riel.
Connversion: $1 = 4000 Riel Leave a Comment
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Make sure you have photcopied all your personal ID such as passport, Driver's license from your home country, Visa, and Money Order receipts. Keep your original in your room or hotel safe, carry copies in your wallet and keep additional copies in your backpack and luggage. Idea is to divide into several areas in case of loss or theft. Leave a Comment
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Just a short tip. If you plan on doing much travelling by jeep / truck, a couple of sturdy inflatable pillows can make a world of difference. Apart from lying / sitting on them I find them invaluable for putting between my knees and whatever they are jammed against. I'm 6'5" and Asian transportation really isn't designed for people like me.
Also, a sarong / piece of cloth or whatever you like to call it to wrap round your head whilst travelling outside. apart from the obvious sun protection, after you've picked red dust out of every facial orifice for a day or two, you will appreciate this advice - trust me. Leave a Comment
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ukirsari by ukirsari
Cotton t-shirt, cargo pants and short pants (I don't think so using jeans here :D), saroong and hat (for the property of photogaphy!), sandals, sneakers and boot (in case of rain), raincoat and umbrella
Pills for headache, tissues, mosquito repellent (just in case, I never used it!)
Plastic bag to covers your camera Leave a Comment
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Try to wear clothes which are reddish/yellowish or brownish in color....
Cambodia is a dusty country and the many many motorbikes zooming around does not help matters...
One step out of your guesthouse etc and your white clothes will immediately turn brown...
Sunscreen sunscreen and more sunscreen!!!! Caps and sunnies!!
Camera charger is a MUST as usual..
However, plenty of cyber cafes or places with internet connection are available for burning of your precious photos into CDs....
Believe me, you would be surprised how easily it is to take enough photos to load into CDs after CDs after CDs...
I find it useful to use the "date" format on my camera... some may find that photos with dates are not attractive... Well, after seeing ruins after ruins, it is extremely easy to get confused at the end of the day... Dates on photos help to bring the memories back... Leave a Comment
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If you're travelling on pick-ups, motos, taxis and buses then a small to medium sized backpack will meet your needs. I think mine was about 50 Litres.
One pair of stout boots or trainers for clambering about all those temples and pair of sandals for the rest of the time.
As for clothing, try to keep a distinct separation from your daytime and nightime gear. Cambodia is a very dusty country and I found that something on clean in the morning could be a mess of dust and sweat by the evening. Just wash it, change into your evening clothes and when you get up the next day, your daytime clothes will be clean and dry.
If you forget to pack a rain poncho you can buy cheap ones there so don't worry.
Anti-bacterial handwipes are a good thing to take. Wipe your hands before eating and you'll be amazed how much dust comes off.
I took an SLR with wide-angle and telephoto lenses. A tripod would be useful in in some of the temples if you can be bothered with the extra weight.
Mosquito net, the cheaper guesthouses don't always supply them.
Torch, in case of power outages.
Small travel towel as they take up less room.
Photos of your home country, family etc. The Cambodians loved seeing pictures of Scotland. Leave a Comment
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 Boot by muddybok
Descending is much difficult than ascending because you’ll easily slip & those red earth that badly eroded are really no jokes.
Look out for my Flash Light - Packing List too! Leave a Comment
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