Phnom Penh Warnings Or Dangers

 5 Reviews  Be careful with purses and bags that hang over your shoulder even in broad daylight. Thieves on motorbike will drive by and grab anything that is dangling on you. Keep important articles securely... 

 5 Reviews  Motorbikes (but not self-drive cars) are available for rent, however Phnom Penh traffic is chaotic and dangerous even by Asian standards. Motorbike-taxis (motos) are everywhere and will take you... 

 5 Reviews  'Be very careful in Phomh Penh. At daytime I was invited home by "'Filipinos'' visiting their ''uncle'' , because the 'sister'' was supposed to go to my country and they wanted some information. They... 

 4 Reviews  Although Phnom Penh is relatively safe from landmines, the rural areas are not. Make sure you stay on well marked paths for this is one country that you should not be adventurous and explore hidden... 

 2 Reviews  On the boat from Siem Reap I had to do all the journey on the roof, under the bright sun. I didn't care taking sun lotion with me, as I am used to the sun and don't really care much about that. But 5... 

 cruisingbear Says:  I met two friendly Fillopino looking girls who spoke good english and invited me home to meet their sister who will soon be travelling to my country...can I... 

 DennyP Says:  Due to extreme heat and humidity here in Cambodia it is necessary to always carry plenty of fresh drinking water as it is surprising just how much your body... 

 AlbuqRay Says:  Crossing the street in Phnom Penh is an adventure every time you do it. There are so many cars, motorcycles and bicycles to dodge. It is especially fun to do... 

 Cathy&Gary Says:  Begging is very common throughout Cambodia, especially in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Many of them are children. Think twice before you give them money as you... 

 Cathy&Gary Says:  Violence against tourists is pretty rare, however if you are in a crowded nightclub or bar, just be alert. If you do happen to get into an argument with a young... 

 krx99 Says:  Last night I was real scared in a dark house with very unpleasent people. Because tunderstorm it was blackout(no electricity).Any way story goes like this: very... 

 balhannah Says:  Hired a cyclo driver for a short trip, the cost $1. When I paid, he saw I had more in my purse, so it went up to $2, then he wanted more, which he didn't... 

 Unknownsu Says:  The sight of children begging is familiar throughout the developing world, and Cambodia is no exception. There are many child beggars around Phnom Penh and the... 

 Unknownsu Says:  Due to the high poverty rate, crime is higher in Cambodia than its neighbors. Your hotel can also be susceptible to thievery. Always keep important documents... 

 Unknownsu Says:  I have been to a few large cities in Southeast Asia and Phnom Penh at night poses the most threat. Armed robbery is still very real. Keep your head about you... 

 Tedsocoa Says:  Traffic is on the right. But there are some thousands of motobikes passing in front of you. When you want to cross a busy street, the best is to wait some... 

 Tedsocoa Says:  Just a reminder for you whenever you have to take an airplane from the airport of Phnom Penh early in the morning on a working day.On a Monday morning I had to... 

 Mel&Mike Says:  The beggars here are intense. One of the unusual ones we encountered were fake monks who roam the Royal Palace. They are robed like real ones and I have no idea... 

 Cathy&Gary Says:  Always be aware of your handbag, backpacks, cameras, mobile phones etc. Especially if you are travelling in a cyclo, hold on to your belongings tightly, wrap... 

 Tina-Perth Says:  There are several warnings with regard to tuk tuks. We used a tuk tuk one day and paid $3.00 to get to the Royal Palace (I know it was more than it should have... 

 thedouglas Says:  I saw more than one example of people "relieving" themselves in fairly public places in PP - eg. piddling into a bush just outside the national museum, behind a... 

 thedouglas Says:  These were pesky little ones, who had pretty fair English for what they wanted to say! Give us US$1 and we will leave you alone. One of the girls with us fell... 

 thedouglas Says:  I was initially incensed, but then quite amused when I paid US$1 camera fee when we visited the National Museum. Great museum - but pictures could only be taken...