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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear   Phnom Penh

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear, Phnom Penh

 5 Reviews  It is hot in Cambodia. When visiting Siem Reap, wear open, hiking shoes so you can visit as much as you can. You will be tempted to buy a hat if you don't bring one with you. If you ride in... 

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Toiletries & Medical Supplies   Phnom Penh

Toiletries & Medical Supplies, Phnom Penh

 7 Reviews  WHEN TRAVELLING ON DAILY TRIPS I ALWAYS CARRY IN THE TROPICS: A SMALL BACKPACK WITH FOLLOWING ITEMS: PLENTY OF FRESH DRINKING WATER (ALWAYS CHECK THE SEAL ON THE CAP TO MAKE SURE THAT IT IS NOT A... 

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Luggage And Bags   Phnom Penh

Luggage And Bags, Phnom Penh

 1 Review  Our Cambodian style of packing, Oh Yeah. This picture is taken from the border crossing between Bavet of Cambodia and Mocbai of Vietnam. As usual you need to fill up some troublesome forms and open... 

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Mozzies and Sun

by Joy1912

Light waterproof backpack or slingbag The weather during my trip (end Mar06-Apr) was abnormal. It was supposed to be hot and dry but it rained for 3 days. Light clothing, hat, sunglasses are a must. Good to bring along a poncho/waterproof jacket in case it rains. Sports shoes or sports sandals are sufficient to climb up the wats. Have seen people wearing heels and flip flops. :P Insect repellant or patches are a must. Can bring along charcoal pills if you are not used to eating road-side food. Lip balm for the dry weather during March. Sunblock for the scorching sun. Camera for the majestic wats

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Yellowing clothes...

by peitsing

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...

PHOTOCOPY your Important IDs

by Homanded

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.

Pack light - cheap laundry available!

by Homanded

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 DEETGeneral toiletries (you'll need an adapter for a shaver if your country uses 110V)NeosporinBandaids (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...

one D please

by richiecdisc

Backpacks are a real plus in country with a limited travel infrastructure. It makes getting from one point to another easier when you find yourself walking. 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. :)

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Be Prepared

by khaichung

used backpacks! always have lock secured to every zipper you have. cotton and light clothes with easy to dry will be good. get thin clothing as the place is very hot and dry. sandles will be good for travelling do have sufficient toiletries and medical supplies. have some diarrhoea medicines too. be prepared for bugs and mosquitoes bites! get a digital cameras and video camera will be great. not a place for camping. cheap hotel and guest house can be found at the rate of 5 USD per night. do have a cap/ hat along and drink a lot of water

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Make travelling a little more comfortable

by planxty

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.

What to Bring

by batgirl1001

A torchlight if you plan to see sunrises Good solid trekking shoes or sandals. No loose slippers- you are asking for trouble if you do so. Many of the temple steps are slippery and small and hence easy to fall. Insect repellantHand disinfecting sprayDiarrhea pills Tripod, extra batteries Lots of cash. If not, travellers checks or VISA/Mastercard for advance cash withdrawals. There are no ATMS in Cambodia and hence if you are without any means of obtaining cash, you are in trouble.Always buy a lot of mineral water- for washing hands, brushing teeth, drinking etc. Mineral water is cheap here. Water from the tap is undrinkable and not good either for washing hands.

Packing List

by Fudge

Make sure your bags have security locks esp if you're staying in lower end budget places. Lots of travellers report stolen things. The city is full of street kids who can't /don't have access to money for basic survival so anything tempts them. Walking sandals are good as Cambodia is hot. And make sure they're not looking brand new and flashy brands. Wear light stuff but pls be considerate that cambodian women in general do not wear clothes that expose their hands and legs. You'll notice this when you look at all the locals and realise the only women who are wearing sleeveless tops and above-the-knee skirts and shorts are the foreigners/tourists. You only attract more attention on yourself and long long glances from the men.. so best to wear loose long pants, cullottes or skirts for women. It rains in May-Aug so a poncho is handy. Light material raincoats are easily avaible in Cambodian...

Hammock? Don't Forget the Net

by aukjejetty

If you bring (or buy) a hammock to Cambodia, and plan to sleep in it. I would suggest buying a mosquitonet made especially for hammocks. You can find them at the central market in Phnom Penh, and I've also seen them at the Old Market in Siem Reap.

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