Cambodia Warnings Or Dangers

  BEWARE OF PICKPOCKETS IN CROWDED BUS...
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  • BEWARE OF PICKPOCKETS IN CROWDED BUS STATIONS
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  • SO MANY BARS AND RESTAURANTS FOR TRAVELLERS
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  • CHEAP TRANSPORT DURING THE DAY... BEWARE AT NIGHT
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  • these I find to be daily neccesities.
      these I find to be daily neccesities.
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  • HOW ABOUT A TASTY SNACK OF FRIED TARANTULAS!!
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From dusk till dawn   Phnom Penh

From dusk till dawn, Phnom Penh

 8 Reviews  A bit tipsi after hitting the bars on 104th and 136th St., it was about 1:30 am, I got into a moto to go back to my hotel. After I told the driver the name of my hotel, a popular hotel he should have... 

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Your bag is your life   Phnom Penh

Your bag is your life, Phnom Penh

 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... 

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"Corruption"   Phnom Penh

"Corruption", Phnom Penh

 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... 

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Dangerous Driving   Phnom Penh

Dangerous Driving, Phnom Penh

 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... 

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Landmines   Phnom Penh

Landmines, Phnom Penh

 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... 

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Climate   Phnom Penh

Climate, Phnom Penh

 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... 

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TAKE CARE AFTER DARK IF ALONE

by DennyP

CAMBODIA Cambodia has a reputation as being dangerous at night. This I beleive is the case especially in the capital city of Phnom Penh. The daytime is fine ,but still be aware with your valuables, drive by motorbike bag snatches happen as do pickpocket activities. Many locals will advise you about the dangers and especially of being out alone after dark. Of course being in crowded areas like bars full of western travellers might seem fine but if you have been consuming lots of "cheap" alcohol be careful.!!.Women especially walking alone at night attract unwanted attention to themselves. This can be a heavy place at night. The warning signs are there !!! Get a taxi.!! especially if you are intoxicated .Don't bother with a "moto" (tuk tuk) as some drivers will take you to an isolated place and demand a large payment for your return trip. This is a known scam. As you won't know where you...

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BE AWARE OF PICKPOCKETS AND BAG SNATCHES

by DennyP

CAMBODIA Like most big cities of the world crime against tourists is big buisiness. The big cities of Asia are really known for their "drive by bag snatches" and different forms of robbery.The streets are crammed with thousands of small motorcycles and are a thiefs dream. Having your wallet or purse stolen by a pick pocket is a real likelehood of happening..I know!!...its happened to me ,and of course I didn't know till well after it happened. A friend I travelled with had his shoulder bag unzipped and valuables removed..and he didn't know!!. A friend I was waiting for got out of her taxi , put her bag down..and it was gone in a second..all her money and documents. Being "ripped off" really upsets your plans... .REMEMBER These people are good at what they do!...they do it for a living. Be very careful when in crowded areas : Railway and bus stations are a favourite with thieves. Market...

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ALWAYS HAVE TRAVEL INSURANCE HERE

by DennyP

CAMBODIA When travelling here in Cambodia..Like everywhere else. Make sure that you have Travel Insurance to guarantee your safety in case of an unforseen accident. Ambulances in lots of SE Asia are few and far between and really are not the places to have extended stays in Hospital. Make sure that before you set out on your travels that the Travel Insurance coverage that you take out is the right coverage for your needs. Accidents happen anywhere and anytime.Mother nature also can play a hand in upsetting your travels also with a flood, Earthquake or any unlikely event she can think of. I always include a repatriation clause with my Insurance in case of unforseen dire events happening.. as they say.. DON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT !!!

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USE A STRONG SUNSCREEN 30 + EVERYDAY

by DennyP

CAMBODIA Wherever I travelled in Cambodia the sun was fieircley hot and the heat really oppresive. It is imperative to make sure that you carry and use a strong sunscreen with you. I always have a small tube of at least 30+ and make sure that I cover my nose and the tops of my ears. and the backs of your hands. These are the two most prominent areas of skin cancer. The best advice also is to wear a hat and sunglasses. While walking around the huge areas of Angkor Wat found myself sometimes to really feel the heat and I used so much water due to fluid loss..just be aware of dehydration. it was just so hot!!! I beleive Burma is the only other place where it was hotter. A couple of other items that I carry with me in my day bag are: A small tube of moisturiser A tube of lip balm A small packet of wet wipes ..mainly for the heat but also to wipe small injuries. A small packet of...

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ALWAYS CARRY A RELIABLE MOSQUITO REPELLANT

by DennyP

CAMBODIA I found that travelling in South East Asia anywhere I ALWAYS carried and used a reliable Mosquitoe and Insect Repellant. Mainly due to the heat and the humidity here in the tropics it is imperative to use a Mosquito Repellant everyday..Malaria and Dengue fever are prevelant and can be fatal.I always covered up with long sleeves and long pants but the main thing is to apply a repellant on any exposed skin.. Dont worry about the smell everyone around you should smell the same ....if they are smart..

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ALWAYS CARRY SUFFICIENT FRESH BOTTLED WATER

by DennyP

Whenever I am travelling in and around South East Asia I am never without sufficient fresh Bottled water. As these tropical climates produce such extremely hot and humid days it is imperative when out exploring usually as so much walking/hiking is involved it is just so important to replace lost fluids. Dehydration can come upon you quickly without sufficient water. I ALWAYS make sure that I have enough with me at ALL times.. Be very careful when purchasing bottled water , and make sure that the seal on the bottle cap is unbroken and is NOT a refill...I have been caught out this way much to my misfortune.

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Floods in Siem Reap Sept/Oct 2011

by cochinjew

Cambodia is not affected as much as Thailand but Siem Reap had been flooded and the central area was under water. google or youtube for more photos and videos.Just yesterday my brother wrote to me to say that he is thinking of closing his hotel temporarily because of lack of business. Another friend wrote to say she couldnt get to work because of the floods and her house was under water.Keep that in mind before you go to Siem Reap. I am not sure of the situation elsewhere in the country.

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Pt with Type 1 traveling through South East Asia

by cochinjew

Terry, I am quite aware of the situation with diabetes in VN, Cambodia. Both at HCMC PPH SRP you can get supplies but in Cambodia they are limited. Type 1 Diabetes as you may well be aware of, is not very common in those countries whereas Type 2 is more common. There are lots of good people doing voluntary and NGO work in these countries trying to make the lives of the people with Diabetes much better (Mo Po Tsyo for instance in Cambdodia). there are English speaking doctors in both HCMC and PPH to my knowledge who will help you if you need any help. Take the same precautions as you would in London. Try not to get dehydrated since you may not be used to that kind of heat or humidity.Pay special attention to Street Food. Excellent food available at reasonable prices in restaurants. Medications for minor emergencies like diarrhoea are freely available in the pharmacies. Avoid Chinese made...

Fake Immigration Official

by petert51

We arranged to take a taxi from Bangkok to Siem Reap to see the countryside instead of flying and confirmed with the driver, who was the Director of a Travel Agency near our hotel that he would guideus through the border and our Cambodian driver would be waiting. He was a pleasant enough guy and we had an uneventful drive to the border. But once there we were hurried out of the taxi and introduced to an official looking guy and a Cambodian guide who would show us to the Cambodian taxi. The Thai driver then just disappeared. The official claimed to be from the Thai immigration office and looked the part but wanted money for the visas into Cambodia. We had been told that there was too rates a higher one and a lower one. When we said we wanted the lower rate he claimed that one would take three days to get. Smelling a rat, we grabbedour bags and started walking towards were we thought the...

UXO (Unexploded Ordnance)

by Rodan44

Since WWII, Cambodia has been consumed by decades of brutal war, resulting in the loss of millions of lives and extensive damage to the economy and basic infrastructure. Despite over a decade of relative peace, Cambodian people continue to be killed and maimed daily as a result of the countless number of unexploded ordance, or UXO, that remain scattered across the country. As a result, amputees are disturbingly common here.UXO can take many forms, such as bombs, cluster bomblets, artillery and mortar shells, landmines, rockets, grenades, etc. Although there is no way to accurately measure the total number of UXO still remaining in Cambodia, it is undoubtedly in the millions. Between 1970 and 1975 alone over half a million tons of air-to-ground bombs are known to have been dropped on Cambodia.Various government and international agencies are working diligently to clear UXO from Cambodia,...

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi, we will be in Siem Reap and Phnom penh for about seven days in total in March. What is the best currency to take. Many... 

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A: The best foreign currency to take is US dollars. You can use that in most places and easily exchange a few of them to riels. 

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