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 Latin America but this would be my first time in Cambodia.
Thanks for any help!
Is Cambodia worth visiting?
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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I'd also recommend downloading Grab before you go. Essential.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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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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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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This matches my experience. Cambodia is underrated.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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