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Travel in Cambodia

Welcome to Cambodia, a country full of history, culture and laid-back islands. Located in Southeast Asia, Cambodia borders Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. Cambodia the home of the world-famous temples of Angkor Wat also offers other hidden gems. From the capital Phnom Penh to the tranquil beaches of Sihanoukville and Koh Rong to the verdant rice fields of Battambang, there is something for everyone in Cambodia. The country has a fascinating and fierce history dating back to the Khmer Empire and the terrible period of the Khmer Rouge. Whether you are interested in history, culture or adventure activities, Cambodia will not disappoint. Discover this beautiful country and be enchanted by its charm.

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Cambodia overview

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Currency: Cambodian Riel & U.S. Dollar

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Time zone: GMT+7

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Best time to travel: November – April

Destinations in Cambodia

Cambodia is a country that does not have a huge number of highlights. As a result, destinations in Cambodia are also in lesser quantities than neighboring countries Thailand and Vietnam.
Cambodia has some nice cities, such as Siem Reap and Kampot. Ook vind je eilanden bij Cambodja. Bekijk het onderstaande overzicht van onze bestemmingen in Cambodja. In addition to the destinations we visited, you can also go to Koh Rong Samloem, Kep, Cardamom Mountains and Battambang.

Kampot

Koh Rong

Phnom Penh

Siem Reap

Landmine museum & APOPO Rat Center

Killing Fields & S21 prison

The Violent History

Cambodia has a tragic past that the world must not forget. During the rule of the Khmer Rouge from 1975 to 1979, more than two million people were killed or died of disease and exhaustion. If you travel to Cambodia, you can better understand the history of this period by visiting the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, better known as the S21 prison, and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, where thousands of people were executed and buried. These are intense activities, but they are absolutely not to be missed in Cambodia.

Millions of landmines were laid in Cambodia during the Khmer Rouge era, the impact of which is still visible today. Many Cambodians are missing an arm or leg. Visit the Landmine Museum to learn more about the mines. The APOPO Rat Center is an organization that uses trained rats to detect and remove landmines. This is also worth a visit in Cambodia.

Fun activities in Cambodia

Cambodia is an excellent country to do some fun activities. It is usually cheaper than in Thailand or Malaysia. For example, spend an afternoon wakeboarding or water-skiing at Wake Park in Siem Reap. During the dry season, it can get pretty hot in Cambodia. An afternoon of water fun is a fantastic choice to cool off in a fun way.

Volunteering in a local village was an unforgettable experience in Cambodia. Although volunteering in Cambodia is not in a good light, we found a gem of a project. Cambodia is known for orphanages set up to attract volunteers. The children there are not orphans and are abandoned by their parents. This is absolutely not ethical, so absolutely do not start this. We found a super local project: Teaching English at a school in a local village. It was set up by a resident of the village whom we met at the landmine museum. There is no big organization in between here either. You will stay in a homestay with a family in the local village during the period of volunteering. Immerse yourself completely in local life and teach the children English. This will give them a greater chance of getting a job and a better salary.

Volunteering in a local village

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Sunrise tour Angkor Wat

Near Siem Reap you will find the largest temple complex in the world: the temples of Angkor Wat. The temple complex consists of more than 1,000 temples. An absolute must is to experience the magical sunrise at Angkor Wat.

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Practical tips for Camobodja

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If you plan to visit Cambodia, there are some practical things to consider. In Cambodia, for example, they pay with two different currencies: the Cambodian riel and the U.S. dollar. Cambodia is a relatively small country with not too long distances. Thus, it is quite doable to travel from one destination to another by bus or train. For Cambodia, you need a visa. In addition, you will find an overview of the best hostels in Cambodia per destination. Quickly check out all the tips for your trip to Cambodia.

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