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 Australia and have experience in a few different countries but this would be my first time in Cambodia.
Thanks for any help!
Uber/transport in Cambodia
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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 lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Did you use the local sites or find girls at bars?
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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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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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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How does it compare to the Philippines?
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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