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 Phnom Penh, Cambodia travel tales
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| D Rockey |
02 October 2003 |
Stayed at Pacific - Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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Try and Bargain moto rides in Cambodian riel rather than US Dollars.
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| M Bowler |
22 September 2003 |
Stayed at FCC Phnom Penh - Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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Great location and lovely people - don't bother with a trip to the Killing fields or the casino. Lots of 'professional' beggers, ignore them and enjoy.
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| G Tuck |
17 September 2003 |
Stayed at FCC Phnom Penh - Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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Phnom Penh is so charming. I loved the quieter pace compared to other SE Asian cities and the architecture of the 50's & 60's is great. Lots of good places to eat and getting around on the back of a motor bike is fun and cheap!
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| P Swan |
21 August 2003 |
Stayed at Holiday Villa Phnom Penh - Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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Taxi driver from airport tried everything in his power to get us to stay at another hotel. Even gave us a choice of 3 different ones which he said were same or better standard. Obviously on commission. We saw 2 of them from the outside, they were absolute shockers, and no cheaper. Got very annoying, then tried to get us to book him for a tour for the following day. Security guard at the hotel got rid of him for us thankfully. Most restaurants are on riverfront - about 15 minute walk from Holiday Villa hotel, and we found no problem with safety except dodging potholes. Perhaps if you were walking alone it would be different, but there were lots of people around, and I'm sure they wouldn't stand by and see anyone attacked or robbed. Tourists, beggars and cyclo drivers are the only people you'll find on the riverfront. Small cafe-type restaurants around the Central Market have much better food and are about 1/4 price. They don't look too hygienic, have plastic garden chairs and wobbly tables, but they are unbeatable for food. Very few westerners willing to take the chance, but they are missing out. Added bonus is hardly any beggars. Sounds harsh, but you can't give to them all, and the constant assault from them gets very wearing. No matter how many times you indicate no, they keep coming or following. PP is also a very dirty city, even by Asian standards. Shopkeepers brushed rotting food out into the middle of the road then later in the day a council worker sweeping it back into the gutter. There are also piles of rubbish on almost every street. Not sure what happens with it, but it really smells. We hired a motorbike for a day - without 20+ years experience riding bikes I think we would have ended up in a lot of trouble. Definitely not the place for beginners. There is a notion that you should drive on the right, but it is only a notion. Taking notice of traffic lights seems to be optional. Also, only the main roads are sealed and the rest are unbearably dusty in the dry or muddy in the wet with potholes big enough for trucks to get stuck in. In summary, Phnom Penh is the kind of place everyone has to visit once, but once is probably enough.
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| A Richter |
21 August 2003 |
Stayed at Tai Seng Hotel - Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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Phnom Penh is a charming city which is less hectic than other Asian cities. Nice atmosphere along the river with a good selection of western and Asian restaurants and pubs. Most interesting sights are the Royal Palace and the National Museum.
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| B Taylor |
20 August 2003 |
Stayed at FCC Phnom Penh - Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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Phnom Penh is just starting off on the tourist circuit and after a couple of days you may start recognising your fellow visitors. We booked a car for a day through the hotel and went round to the Killing Fields, Wat Phnom etc. This is quite easy to arrange but don't overestimate how much you can do in a day especially if it is hot or if you are planning to go to the Killing Fields (recommended but some way out of town).
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| R Pestell |
17 August 2003 |
Stayed at Pacific - Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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Overall, the Walkabout pub is the best value - A$1 per drink; Apocalypse Now totally overrated. Shanghai - good bar - no hassles, friendly staff. Kiwi pub - the best, but a little more exi, but a/c. London pub - long way away but nice. Le Cherchee - well, you don't go there for a drink - US$5 to go to the 'Salon' with your choice. Best restaurant -across the way from the Pacific - Le Soir.
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| M Jenkins |
10 August 2003 |
Stayed at Juliana Hotel - Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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Get a driver to see the sights. It's cheap, friendly and very safe as Phnom Penh at night can be very dangerous (a big gun culture), do take the speed boat to or from siem reap at $25. It is fast, comfortable (not like the roads) and the scenery is breathtaking in parts.
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| S Ghosh |
30 July 2003 |
Stayed at FCC Phnom Penh - Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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Visited the Royal Palace and National Museum. Royal Palace pretty much on the lines of the same in Bangkok albeit smaller/less grand. The national Museum on the other hand provides the visitor a rare glimpse into pre-Angkorean and Angkorean artefacts.
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| K Yeow |
25 July 2003 |
Stayed at Tai Seng Hotel - Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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Took a 15 minute walk down town one afternoon to the Riverside and then to the Central market. Bought an excellent quality mandolin (paid $100) from one of the guitar shops near the Central market.
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