Cambodia
Cambodia is a land of fascinating history and warm people. While our focus here wasn’t strictly wildlife, this section will include logistical hacks for navigating the country, self-guided tips for exploring the main temple complexes, and our budget recommendations. For now, please enjoy our diary posts on the Kingdom of Wonder.
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Easy river living in Kampot
Crossing the border into Cambodia was both relaxed and stressful at the same time. A Cambodian visa technically costs $20 at the border, but it is almost impossible to pay less than $26 due to corruption. However, the forms were easy to finish and all-in-all our border crossing took about 5-10 minutes! Incredibly fast compared…
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First taste of beach-bum life; Koh Rong
We left Kampot for Sihanoukville mid morning and immediately caught a boat to the small island Koh Rong. We checked into our beach accommodation, which was $10 a night for a private room with a double bed! We all got a room each at that price! The view from the guest house The first night…
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Extremes in Phnom Penh
The newly formed travel group of myself, Steve and Paul from Bristol, George from Gloucester, Steffi from Germany and Karen from The Netherlands, headed off together in what turned into a private minibus from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh. It quickly became apparent that from now on I was tour guide and organiser for all trips,…
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Say Wat?!? Angkor Wat.
We arrived in Siem Reap very early and had to wait until midday to check in. The night bus wasn’t great so all of us slept on sofas in the lobby until we were allowed in the room. Another lovely hostel, this place also had a swimming pool, but was a little further from the…
