Travel advice for Cambodia


Cambodia

 Siem reap - 3 days - you can drink the tap water in large cities in Cambodia like Siem Reap and Phenom Phen. When going to Angkor Wat you can buy a ticket for the day the night before the day you want to go and go that evening to Angkor Wat and then also the next day i.e. the day you bought the ticket for. Also if  you're buying a ticket for someone else you need to have a photo of them as they put your pic on the ticket. Siem Reap itself has a jarring but interesting mix of cheap local markets and expensive westernized malls. Socially, Pub Street offers a great place to drink and meet other travellers. £100 spent.

 Phenom Phen - 2 days - is the capital city of Cambodia and has an interesting assortment of palaces, temples and government buildings. The two must do trips (both of which can be done comfortably in a single day) are the Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (aka Prison S-21). Neither will make you feel happy as they both document the grim realities of Khmer Rouge regime, but both are fascinating, eye opening and informative.

 Sihanoukville - 3 days - is a pleasant coastal area. We didn't spend any time in the city but the hostels on the coast have a homey, laid back vibe. Excursions to local trekking locations can be organised through most hostels and often involve travel by river boats. There is a night market where you can get cheap, local food.

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