Planning my first trip to Cambodia in the next few months. I've read through a lot of the older threads but wanted to check if the info is still current.
My main questions:
- Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
- Realistic daily budget?
- Any areas to avoid?
- How welcoming are the locals to foreign visitors?
I'm coming from Canada and have experience in a few different countries but this would be my first time in Cambodia.
Thanks for any help!
Cambodia — meeting girls online first?
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How does it compare to Thailand?
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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16 Mar 2026 at 11:01
Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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16 Mar 2026 at 18:33
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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17 Mar 2026 at 02:13
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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18 Mar 2026 at 20:25
Did you use an agency or find girls at bars?
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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