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 Europe but this would be my first time in Cambodia.
Thanks for any help!
Cambodia — planning trip, need advice
Started by VegasVince · 19 Mar 2026 · 2194 views
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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21 Mar 2026 at 00:07
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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21 Mar 2026 at 13:48
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 9/10 destination.
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21 Mar 2026 at 16:02
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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22 Mar 2026 at 09:17
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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This matches my experience. Cambodia is one of my favorites.
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Did you use dating apps or find girls at clubs?
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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23 Mar 2026 at 15:16
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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