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 Cambodia travel tales
Our customers share their travelling experiences in Cambodia.
Read about first hand stories on travel tips and guides, events, entertainment,shopping, food, business and transportation.
Also, you might want to read our
Angkor / Siem Reap city guide,
and Phnom Penh city guide.
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| M Ciurlionis |
13 October 2004 |
Stayed at Borei Angkor Hotel - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Used a great taxi driver, Mr. Chea Bun Voan.
Mobile 012 910 793. Very helpful. Made excellent itinerary suggestions.
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| F Moey |
12 October 2004 |
Stayed at Bopha Angkor - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Angkor was astounding, best to get around on the remorque-moto's, fun & convenient, but remember to bargain! Restaurants, cafes & bars are aplenty in city centre, but most look like each other. Day trip to floating village was a rip-off as the sights do not justify the US$7 per head, 1 1/2 hour boat trip out to the Tonle Sap Lake.
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| B Bullen |
10 October 2004 |
Stayed at Raffles Hotel Le Royal - Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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Some friends thought I was nuts for going to Phnom Penh. Having been to Siem Reap, I wanted to see the rest of the country. I found it very delighful. Really good restaurants, temples, museums and history. Most of the people speak English and they love talking to Americans. I met some sweet people at that, had stalls in the Scott's market. Of course you can see a lot of poverty. But I think the Cambodian people have a great sense of dignity considering all the've been through. Believe it or not there are a few good dance clubs as well.
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| H Batt (2nd call) |
07 October 2004 |
Stayed at Angkor Hotel - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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We hired a guide to see the temples through the internet at $50 a day including the car. We thought that was not worth it, as everything he said we had read in the guidebooks. A taxi driver from the hotel was cheaper and knew where to go anyway. The temples were spectacular-Bantei Srei is a must see, as is Tah Prom, Tah Som, and Bayon. Climbing up the very dangerous hill to see Pnomh Bakeng at sunset should be done on an elephant both ways($30), as coming down in the twilight is very risky, particularly for anyone over 40!
Have a look in the SR market's food area for the fried large hairy black spiders.We saw them the only time we didn't take a camera. The fast boat down to PP was good (be careful of sunburn because outside it is scenic, cool because of the wind, and hats don't stay on (Harry got burnt). The very best trip was back to SR to catch the plane, on the Meikong Express Bus-$6, but with breakfast, water, and the most incredible views of the countryside, with elephants, dogs, cattle, horses, people (all on the road!!). T-shirts are of a good quality here.The tablecloths, cotton or silk, all wash well. Unfortunately, buying anything from stalls is so harrowing that they kill the experience for many. I would have bought more things if I had been left alone to see what was there, instead of the in-your-face yelling and pushing and decide now.
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| L Acres |
03 October 2004 |
Stayed at Mysteres d' Angkor - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Must recommend Chez Sophia for a long leisurely lunch - can be found behind the shops and noodle stalls opposite Angkor Wat. The FCC is a great stop off for drinks and eats. Bring lots of small denomination US dollars.
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| K Russo |
03 October 2004 |
Stayed at Passaggio Boutique Hotel - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Cambodia is an excellent destination with so much to see and do. We stayed for five days in Siem Reap, which was ample time to see all that we wanted of the Angkor temples; relax and sample the excellent restaurants of Siem Reap; do a day trip to include Bang Malea and the floating Village; and extra time to shop at the Old Market. Such a wonderful holiday destination.
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| R Benson |
03 October 2004 |
Stayed at Borei Angkor Hotel - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Siem Reap is a town not "city" with limited tourist attractions. We hired car & driver for $20 per day. Tuk-tuk is $2 for any destination in the town. Easy to get around, bring small demoniations of US$. Prepare to pay $65 per person over 12 to go in and out of Cambodia in taxes and visa fees. Credit card transactions only at major hotels and often unreliable - bring cash! Pre-read a must, little information provided on site about history of city and tombs.
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| M Smith |
02 October 2004 |
Stayed at Borann L'Auberge Des Temples - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Angkor Wat and the associated temples is a must see.This was our main target in Siem Reap and took up most of our 3 day trip.We paid $20 per day for a guide and $13 per day for a tuk tuk driver, both organized by the hotel.The Red Piano was worth a visit and the Angkor What bar.We tried several Thai restaurants and had no bad experiences apart from maybe some table clean up issues.Try the traditional Kmer massage also which was $10 for 2 hours,very relaxing after a day at the temples.
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| J Neeley |
28 September 2004 |
Stayed at Raffles Hotel Le Royal - Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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I wouldn't recommend that you do a lot of walking in Phnom Penh. Not due to safety issues, but rather the pollution and dust. Taxis are cheap and we never had a driver that didn't speak at least a little English.
Be sure to visit the Royal Palace and if you like markets, the Russian Market is a must.
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| S Alias |
26 September 2004 |
Stayed at Mysteres d' Angkor - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Angkor is great, but if you have no time, make sure you go the outer circuit jungle temples apart from seeing Angkor Wat in the sunset and sunrise, as well as the Bayon and Banteay Srei temples. Great food in the Blue Pumpkin and Khmer Kitchen, and also at the FCC. It's nice to visit the small temple in the royal Garden, and rinse your head with blessed water, very refreshing and spiritual.
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