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Golf Courses in Cambodia

Golf Courses in Cambodia

Golf is a relatively new pastime in Cambodia, but it is developing fast. The country now has four luxury golf courses.

  • Cycling in Cambodia
    Cycling in Cambodia

    Cycling in Cambodia is for the more adventurous traveller, but if you’re an experienced cyclist you’ll discover the real Cambodia. Most of Cambodia is quite flat and recently many roads have been upgraded, so road conditions have improved considerably.

Battambang

Battambang-Siem Reap: Scenic Boat Tour

Battambang-Siem Reap: Scenic Boat Tour

The boat trip from Battambang to Siem Reap is the most beautiful in Cambodia. Count on about 8-10 hours for the trip. Don’t complain, take it easy, this is relaxing Cambodia.

Culture

Khmer language

Khmer language

Learning the Cambodian language can be a bit tricky, but Khmers just love it when foreigners make the effort. Here are some basics including video’s: greetings, small talk, adressing a person, getting around.

  • Pchum Ben: honouring the ancestors.
    Pchum Ben: honouring the ancestors.

    Bonn Pchum Ben is a Cambodian festival held for commemoration of the spirits of the dead, in 2010 it takes place on October 7, 8 and 9.

  • Khmer New Year Celebrations
    Khmer New Year Celebrations

    Khmer New Year is celebrated in mid-April, this tradition is doused with talk powder and water, great fun time, especially in Phnom Penh.

  • Water Festival in Phnom Penh
    Water Festival in Phnom Penh

    The Water Festival marks the reversal of the current in the Sap river with boat races and a carnival atmosphere in Cambodia’s capital.

Kampot & Kep

To do and see around Kampot

To do and see around Kampot

There are plenty of things to see and do around Kampot: stunning landscape, plantations of the famous Kampot Pepper and numerous limestone caves.

  • Bokor Mountain Hill Station & Casino
    Bokor Mountain Hill Station & Casino

    The view from the top of Bokor Mountain is fabulous. On a clear day you can see the shore line, but take notice that the top of the mountain is often clouded or misty.

  • Accommodations in Kep, Cambodia
    Accommodations in Kep, Cambodia

    In colonial times, Kep used to be the resort town for the French. It was ravaged by the Khmer Rouge, but is now slowly bouncing back. In recent years many many new places had opened.

  • Charming Towns: Kampot & Kep
    Charming Towns: Kampot & Kep

    Kampot is a quiet, relaxed, laid back, some would say sleepy but charming little town in southern Cambodia. Across the river is Bokor Mountain and 30 minute ride from Kampot lies the once jet set beach resort of Kep.

Phnom Penh

Sights in Phnom Penh

Sights in Phnom Penh

To better understand the Khmers, a visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is a must. Afterwards, you will be even more surprised by the friendliness of Cambodians today.

  • Attractions in Cambodia’s Capital
    Attractions in Cambodia’s Capital

    Phnom Penh has managed to retain its charm and character, a visit to the markets is a must. Visit also the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda and the National Museum.

  • Getting around in Phnom Penh
    Getting around in Phnom Penh

    First time visitors may be scared by the chaotic traffic in Phnom Penh. Well, it’s not as bad as it seems. Motorised traffic in the city is usually quite slow and rarely you’ll see drivers getting angry.

  • Around Phnom Penh: Silk Island, Oudong
    Around Phnom Penh: Silk Island, Oudong

    Day trips outside Phnom Penh: go on a boat trip to Mekong Island, discover the ancient capital of Oudong, or visit Tonle Bati and the zoo at Phnom Tamau.

Sihanoukville

Koh Russei: Bamboo Island

Koh Russei: Bamboo Island

There are many wonders of natural beauty hidden in the islands near Sihanoukville. One such island is Koh Russei or Bamboo Island.

  • Ream National Park near Sihanoukville
    Ream National Park near Sihanoukville

    Ream National Park is a lush, green ecosystem, including mangrove forests, the Prek Tuk Sap estuary, two islands, isolated beaches, and off-shore coral reefs.

  • Diving near Sihanoukville
    Diving near Sihanoukville

    The islands off the coast of Cambodia, most notably off the beach resort of Sihanoukville provide excellent diving locations and white sand beaches: perfect retreats to get away from it all.

  • Cardamoms: last true wilderness
    Cardamoms: last true wilderness

    Cardamom Mountains in southwest Cambodia are the last true wilderness remaining in mainland Southeast Asia

Tips & Hints

ATM in Cambodia

ATM in Cambodia

Since 2005, the ATM network in Cambodia has steadily increased. ACLEDA Bank has the most extensive network, with ATMs across the country and even in the smallest of places.

  • Foreign Embassies in Cambodia
    Foreign Embassies in Cambodia

    Here you find the complete list of countries with an embassy or consulate in Cambodia with contact information including address, phone number and website address.

  • Cambodia Visa Application
    Cambodia Visa Application

    For most nationalities there’s no need to apply for a visa at Cambodian embassies overseas. Generally that is much more expensive then getting your visa on arrival.

  • Dangers and Annoyances in Cambodia
    Dangers and Annoyances in Cambodia

    Cambodia for many people still has a reputation of a not so safe or even dangerous country. These people are wrong, read here why.