Once a sleepy little coastal village, Sihanoukville has now boomed into a sprawling city full of casinos and seedy nightlife. Most tourists either love it or hate it, there seems to be no in-between. Sihanoukville was once on the Southeast Asia backpacker trail due to its chilled-out beach scene. Nearby Otres Beach and Serendipity Beach …
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Some of the bus companies that offered transportation from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Pehn are not currently available, but we expect they will resume routes in the future. Giant Ibis suspended transportation in May 2022 but it has resumed its route from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh. You can check its …
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Most travelers to Cambodia begin their trip in the capital city of Phnom Penh. Probably best known for the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (housed in the former S21 Prison) and the Choeung Ek Genocidal Center (also known as The Killing Fields), Phnom Penh has a long and tumultuous history. But these days it is actually one …
Siem Reap is the closest town to Angkor Wat, which is the most popular tourist destination in all of Cambodia. Most people really only visit Siem Reap to see the nearby temples of Angkor Wat, but you’ll be surprised to learn that it’s actually a pretty lively little city! With 2.6 million tourists annually, Siem …
If you’re planning a trip to Southeast Asia then there is a good chance you’re wondering “What is the best way to get between Bangkok and Siem Reap?” This is actually the most common tourist route traversed between Thailand and Cambodia. And while the distance between Bangkok and Siem Reap is just 250 miles (402 …
Even as the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh is often visited only briefly by tourists en route to Siem Reap and the ancient temples of Angkor Wat. But for anyone who is interested in learning about the devastation that Cambodia endured throughout the years, Phnom Penh has a sordid history and a resilient spirit. After …
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Most visitors to Siem Reap are there for the sole purpose of marveling at the ancient temples of Angkor Wat. But if you’re spending several days exploring the Angkor archeological park, you’ll likely find that you’re getting a bit “templed-out”. A day trip to the stilt village of Kampong Phluk and the nearby flooded forest …
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Phnom Penh is where Cambodia’s ancient past meets its present. The country’s capital city is teeming with life, from its vibrant markets to its busy riverfront. Here, you can explore centuries-old temples, stroll past French colonial architecture, and try delicious Khmer cuisine all in one day and still not scratch the surface of everything Phnom …