Cambodia Travel Guide

The palace is a complex of several buildings in the center of Phnom Penh right on the banks of the Mekong river. To reach this place, if you walk from the riverside which is a beautiful stroll you'll see the Palace. It is easy to find either you came from the otherside of the city and also is very known by tuk-tuk drivers The palace was designed...

The place was very expensive compared with other PP area and took about USD $50 for a nice dinner of 2, including thinks. However, its location is extremely nice, closed to palace and river front Remember, it is a country that average wages are about $100 or less per month. Than you know what $50 means.

Angkor is the capital of the Khmer Empire from the ninth to the fifteenth centuries AD. It is the largest city in the world in the twelfth century AD and the tourist capital of Cambodia since ancient times. Angkor is short for Angkor Archaeological Park today. There are regulations to bear in mind before exploring Angkor Wat. Dress code for...

This is just a heads up, the ticket booth on the main road out of siem reap is closed as they have opened up a new ticket office. The new ticket office is next to the roundabout of street 60 and Apsara road, which is a fair way from the old ticket booth. Once you buy your ticket there, it's best to head back along street 60 and go right on the main...

Some of the locals only think of their income and not their elephants so try take the tour of Angkor by tuk-tuk, motorbike or bicycle. Think of the poor elephants. Do they get enough water, do they get enough food, do they get enough rest. Read this.http://www.onegreenplanet.org/news/trekking-elephant-dies-of-exhaustion/

Kaya Spa is located in a nicely painted newly modeled building. I was surprised when I entered that the walls are rather stark. A few painting or other decor would go a long. I requested a foot massage which cost $14 for 30 minutes and $19 for 60 minutes. I opted for the 60 minute massage. While waiting they offer a refreshing cool drink. After a...

It's so rare to visit a restaurant where the owner and staff care so much about your enjoyment of the food and service. The starters' choice is limited to various salads and specialties from Eastern France, the owners and chef coming from Strasbourg. There is a good selection of predominantly French mains. We chose coq au vin which was delicious....

A small backpack (duffy bag) is very useful to take for daytrip Battambang is the only place during our trip in Cambodia where we need a sweater, we were surprise when we took the tuk tuk in the morning that the wind was cold. The sun wasn't out that day it looks like foggy so we thought maybe that was the causes of cold wind. Take a sweater...

Food street in Cambodia cannot be compared to its neighbouring country like Thailand and Vietnam. In Battambang there is not much of food street, but they have food stalls in the market. This food street is located next to a bar and restaurant. You can buy a grilled meat and they also have fresh salads which I didn't recommended, is covered with...

Island hopping would not be miss when in Sihanoukville, depends on how you feel sitting on a boat for more than an hour, but is worth to do so. A day trip to Koh Rong Samloem well worth even for a dayYou can book this trip in any tour agencies in town. Shop around, if there are more than two of you, you might get a discount. Tour agencies in...

The remote islands such as Koh Rong, Koh Rong Samloem, Kaong Kang , Koh Mano and so on, are accessible from Sihanoukville by boat. If the weather is good it doesn't matter which boat you are taking, fast or slow. In the morning is very busy at the pier, most boats are departed in the same hour. If you have your ticket already you just have to wait...

This city is the main gateway to remote islands like Koh Tas, Koh Rong or Koh Rong Sanloem and so on. Getting there and away has to be arranged by boat from Sihanoukville. The cheapest thing, is to buy a regular boat ticket. You can buy your ticket at the pier or buy in advance in one of tour agency price is overall the sameIf you want a fancy trip...

"The Gods practiced first on Heaven, then they made Kampot", or at least this is how the story goes according to the Kampot Survival Guide ... Put your guidebook away and browse through this "official and unofficial" guide to Kampot as source of information for places to go and things to do. Published by "potpats" (= ex­pats living in Kampot), it...

Still found indicated on guide books and travel blogs as a site to see, the French Old Prison (built 1936), one of the most-iconic colonial building in Kampot, has discontinued operation and been relocated at the end of 2015. The land is planned to be redeveloped.

Now this is a really weird sight: Cambodia's former dictator Pol Pot's toilet seat!As you might know, Pol Pot was "Brother No. 1" of the Khmer Rouge and as such responsible for the murder of 2 million people! He formed a communist guerilla organisation and eventually managed to come to power. His idea of communism was that of an archaic rural...

The Siem Reap Airport is small and compact but clean and very modern, more modern than the airport in Phnom Penh even. The airport is located 7km out of town and is easy to access via taxi or tuk tuk. There are restaurants, gift shops and all the amenities you would normally expect at any major airport including Duty Free. Siem Reap and Phnom Penh...

Siem Reap - Angkor International Airport is the second largest airport in Cambodia. It has frequent flights from Phnom Penh International Airport as well as direct flights to/from Laos (Pakse | Vientiane), Korea (Incheon), Singapore, Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Taiwan (Kaohsiung | Taipei), Thailand (Bangkok | U-Tapao) and Vietnam (Danang | Ho Chi Minh...

The remnants of the moat allowed me to take a nice "mirror" picture of the south side of the temple.

Banteay Srei is a very small temple. There is a platform outside the north wall where you can a good view of the whole site. See also the videoclip.

My guide, Peng Thai, knew a good place to eat in the Banteay Srei market area. He, Sophen (tuk tuk driver), and I all had a very tasty noodle dish (total cost was 1.50 USD for three people). I did pass on the fresh greens though. While we were there, the vendor from whom I had tried to buy a small trou found me. He had wanted 15 USD but decided to...

This sanctuary has been operating for two years. They now have 7 elephants who have been rescued from lives of hard physical work. I had a great time on their one day tour feeding and walking with the elephants. In the afternoon we even got to wash an elephant at a waterfall. Highly recommended and only 5 hours east of Phnom Penh

This sanctuary has been operating for two years. They now have 7 elephants who have been rescued from lives of hard physical work. I had a great time on their one day tour feeding and walking with the elephants. In the afternoon we even got to wash an elephant at a waterfall.Highly recommended and only 5 hours east of Phnom Penh

We had an excellent time with the Mondulkiri Project ! If you are looking for a great experience with a project to save elephants, forests and local tribes, this is the one !We did a 2 days tour : one day with elephant and one day trekking. The guides were very nice and the experience is unforgettable.Their approach with the elephants is the best :...

The temple is nothing like the temples at Angkor Wat that are in very good condition although they are about the same age. Preah Vihear was constructed between the 9th and 12th centuries by King Suryavarman 1 & Suryavarman II on top of a 525 m cliff in the Dangrek mountains which overlooks the rice fields in the plains, and is possibly in the most...

On the top of the structure you will come across the temple building which is very impressive as it sits at the top of the 525 m cliff and offers wonderful views over the plains of Cambodia. During the six century Khmer reign this was the most impressive temple that was constructed, and it sits on a north/south axis instead of the normal...

From architecture such as this, you can see that Preah Vihear was a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva. The earliest surviving parts of the temple date from the Koh Ker period in the early 10th century, when the Khmer Empire's capital was at the city of that name.

While the majority of people flock to Angkor Wat for sunrise, which should be experienced at least once, there are other options. If you are getting a late start and want to avoid the crowds at Angkor Wat, a visit to Bayon Temple for sunrise is a very worthwhile trip.If you are fortunate to have clear skies in the morning, I would suggest going to...

Across the road from the Leper King Terrace is a large dirt lot with souvenir vendors and a row of restaurants. This restaurant has a number 23 if that helps located it in the row of other restaurants. It looks more like an open public eating area. I ate here last year as well. The breakfast is adequate. They a have an extensive menu but stayed...

In very explicit detail, the south gallery naval battle shows clearly the start of the fighting and what becomes of the warriors if they fell overboard. It is quite possible they were forced overboard by their enemy. Crocodiles can be seen biting the torso or legs of the warriors in good detail with exposed teeth and clinching claws. This scene is...

The Bunong ("From the Nong people") are friendly and trusting and will welcome you warmly. They are a beautiful and graceful people and do not need your (or anyone else's charity), only fairness, justice and their traditional resources. Breaking out of the cycle of illiteracy and poverty requires a jump start in terms of education and health, but...

The Bunong people are indigenous to Mondolkiri and Rattnakiri provinces, living rural lives in and especially at the edges of the unspoilt upland forests. Although forming the majority of the population in Mondolkiri, they remain marginalised and vulnerable, increasingly exploited by migrants pushing into the lower density upland areas from the...

There are no restaurants at all in Dak Dam Commune. We didn't even see any stalls by the road in the village. You will need to bring food from Sen Monorem, although there is one very small shop by the crossroads in Pu Antreng.

We visited and learned about local pottery production throughout the village of Ondong Rossey, enjoyed the views of the amazing farmlands, and spent some time at peaceful Wat Santuk. You can hire a motorcycle driver to take you around for a half or full day. I can confidently recommend the drivers we had - Channy and Sary (077357361) - very...

Atmospheric and fascinating villages of Phoum Kandal and Chong Kos on the waters of Tonle Sap! We hired a boatman and he paddled us through the villages for a couple of hours. Hot and sweaty under the midday sun but so interesting! Make sure to pack water and hats and cover up.More info and photos at:...

The town of Kampong Chhnang itself is ok but the real attractions are the outside the city. Amazing floating villages, interesting local pottery production, beautiful scenery, a lovely Wat with a peaceful hill-top temple. We got lucky and ended up with two moto drivers who were terrific guides. Easy going and interesting to talk with, Channy and...

Part two of my off the beaten path tips on Chnong Keas Daily Scenesthis off the beaten path tip is a compilation of assorted daily scenes that you see the local people at the floating villages in Tonle Sap and at the banks of the Tributaries Going to Tonle Sap Lake. You will see assorted scenes like children taking baths, women washing clothes,...

this off the beaten path tip is a compilation of assorted daily scenes that you see the local people at the floating villages in Tonle Sap and at the banks of the Tributaries Going to Tonle Sap Lake. You will see assorted scenes like children taking baths, women washing clothes, shopping for goods in between boats, people riding boats and...

Catfish is one of the major fishes that you can catch at the huge tonle sap lake besides another favorite local fish, called the snake fish. Cat Fish can literally live everywhere as their are tough hence is a favorite of Cambodians. There are several cat fish aqua culture farms in the tonle sap lake and there are mini cat fish farms at the...

If you see Kep how small it is. The ferry port is alot smaller than that. Kep ferry terminal is five kilometer south of town, so you might need a tuk tuk to get here, or depend where you staying, you can walked too if your hotel is not farThe port is not busy, there is only two ferry sails to Koh Tonsay. If you want to take the ferry out of time...

When you explore the countryside I'm sure you will pass to this temple unless you are interested to see it. We saw a gate so we thought we're gonna take a look to this place, we have no idea what it is, but while seen from a distance, is a home for monks. The front has sort of pond surrounded by trees and if you continue you see the house. The...

Cambodia is no difference of any Southeast Asian countries, people has to work for a living, hard work for less income. During our tour around the countryside it was nice seeing how people doing things for a livingThe majority of Cambodian or Khmer living in the countryside. They live on small scale farming or fishing. Large parts of the population...