Cambodia Travel Forum

I am planning to travel from Aranya Prather (Thailand) to Siem Preap/Angkor Wat around the 20th/21st December with my girlfriend. I was just wondering how easy this is to do and if there are any dangers to be aware of. Any help would be much appreciated.

Does anyone know if there any orphanages or volunteer placements in Cambodia that you could just turn up to and help out for a week, I have had previous experience in volunteer work in Nepal but as I will be travelling around Cambodia in February would like to try and help out there
Many thanks in advance

Any suggestions for hotels in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap?
We'll be in Cambodia for about 8 days.
There are 2 of us, my husband and I, late 20's. We don't need fancy, but would like AC and our own bathroom.
One more question: How long in each place? 4 and 4? or 5 and 3? Suggestions?

Thanks! Lauren

Hi all

I would like to find out where I can buy school supplies in bulk from reliable wholesalers in Siem Reap, as I am visiting some schools and orphanages.

Would really appreciate any info :)

Thanks!

Hello!
Looking for a recommendation for a reasonably priced tour company? Interested in spending 7 or 8 days in Cambodia during the last week of November.
Thanks!

Hey hiii all...

I m always amazed by magnificant Angkor Wat..
Any idea when is the best period to visit?
Some says around Dec - Feb..
Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance..

Regards/Christine

Hello. Anyone help with timescales for bus/train/taxi from Saigon to Bangkok, taking in Angkor Wat. We only have maximum of four days to complete this segment, so just wondering if we're being silly even to contemplate it and maybe we should get a flight from SGN to REP or REP to BKK.
Ta.
xxx

Hello,

Anyone know what the weather is like in Cambodia and Thailand in May? Usually we go in March, but can't go until May if we go in 2010.

Thanks,
Stormie

Hello,

A friend and I will be travelling from Bangkok to Phnom Penh from Cambodia in May. We have done this before and last time took a very cheap airline but can't remember the name of the airline. Any ideas?

Also, we are looking for the cheapest way to travel to PP from Bangkok. Is there a cheap bus fare to travel this distance?

Thank you,
Stormie

We are traveling to Thailand and Cambodia during December and our travel schedule has us arriving in Siem Reap on December 31st. We were planning to visit Angkor Wat on January 1st, but are unsure as to whether it will be open to tourists or closed for a national holiday. Could someone please let us know if we should change our travel plans.

Seems like I need dollars in Cambodia. Do I need to bring them with me? What happens with ATM's in Cambodia? Do they dispense dollars or riel?

Hi all,

We are a group of 5 planning to go Angkor Wat from 17 Oct to 20 Oct 2009. We will arrive Siem Reap airport at around 4pm. Do we still have the time to go and see the sunset at Angkor Wat? Is it too rush if we go on the 1st day?

This is the 1st time we are travelling there so we need your suggestions for our itinerary. We only have 2 full days in SR.

1) Which are the places we shouldn't miss beside Angkor Wat?

2) Is it better for us to hire a full day driver to travel around?
How much does it cost?

3) Heard that only US dollars is use in the country... do we need to bring some
riel too?


Thanks!

I plan to go to angkor wat in siem reap cambodia, from Bangkok early next year, with my wife. Can you please advise me how to get there via land trip. Details, like, what to ride, how much is the fare, etc. tnanks so much

Hi All,

We are planning a family holiday to Cambodia, myself, partner, and two kids 12 and10 can you please give me some information on accomodation and things to do, We are planning to be in Cambodia for 2 weeks. We are thinking a few days in PP, 3 days in Angkor Wat, we will need to find a nice beach for me to relax on for a couple of days, and a bit of excitement for the kids. My partner and I have travelled through Vietnam twice under our own steam, Is it as easy as that?????. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Hi,

I will be in Cambodia from November 20th for about a week. Starting off in Phnom Penh and travelling to Siem Reap.

I would love to meet up with any fellow VTers who happen to be there at that time.

John

I have read that cameras are a good deal in Cambodia. Has anyone bought any Cannon Camera gear while they were there without problems?
kyle

Does anyone know of a guide to take us to Preah Vihear? How long does it take to get there from Siem Reip and how much should it cots?
kyle

After spending time in Siem Riep we would like to go to Kanchanaburi. Do we have to go to Bangkok and then north to Kanchanaburi or is there somewhere were we can get a train or bus so we don't have to backtrack to Bangkok?
Thank you,
kyle

we are planning to visit siem reap next year may2010 i want to ask if our arrival time in phnom penh is 4pm how we could travel to siem reap?

We have extra time. Is there a long way over land or with a boat that we can see more of the country side and get back to Bangkok? I don't mind to stop for a few days somewhere else.
kyle

Hi, I'll have a few extra days and we can spend them around Siem Riep. I've been to Anchor Watt before and will do it again but what outside of the area is really worth going to see?
Regards,
kyle

Hello,
Can someone direct me to a map that shows these locations or the closest city which appears on google maps? Thanks Much, ~CG

Hi all,

I will be visiting Siem Reap for the first time in Oct 09 and am very very keen to donate stationery and other items to the schools there. Due to luggage allowance, I am thinking of buying the items when I get there. I understand that there will be some scams, such as overcharging, by small bookshops near the schools.

Can anyone help me by recommending a trustworthy stationery or bookshop in the Siem Reap area? I am targeting to buy pencils, erasers, maybe even books by the thousands!

Also, if you happen to know of any legitimate charity or organisations I can work with regarding this donation, I would be most happy! I have written to several, but only received around 2 replies via email (probably due to the lack of internet services there?).

Thanks a lot everyone!

How do you get Cambodian currency from the uk? i cant seem to find any travel shops that do it.

I am in Phnom Penh, leaving for Ho Chi MInh in 3 weeks
can anybody suggest a good way of getting there, without flying
and are the two citys diffrent?, I have seen both Thailand and Laos and would describe Phnom Penh as diffrent


cheers

Hi All

sorry i forget,
does anyone have experience with border crossing thailand cambodia ( ban pakard pallin )is it possibly to get visa ?
whats te best way from bangkok to the border ??

thanks.

Hi All.

Does anyone know if it is possibly to hitchhike in cambodia ?

please answer.
thanks.

Hi, we are two ladies planning to go to Siem Reap. We have a limited budget for our trip so we can't splurge but still want to have a great time. Hope any of you can help answer some questions on the following :

1. How much to rent a tuk-tuk for the day?
2. Do I need a tour guide when I visit Angkor Wat & Angkor Thom?
3. Where is the best place to change money; bank, money changer?
4. Any good & inexpensive Khmer & French restaurants in the city?

Thanks in advance for your help :)

Hi All,

I am thinking of planning a three week trip to Cambodia this September. I'm hoping to combine in my visit some pristine peaceful islands and visit Angkor Wat.

I know this is the part of the wet season but I know it's near the end. Does any one have any experience of Cambodia at this time of year, main issues being road surfaces being impassable and seas being rough and murky!

Thanks

I am a professional women on my own in Laos, travelling.
I wish to go to Angkor Wat the first week of Agust.
How can I connect with a group of english speakers- perhaps 3 or 4, so that I can enjoy my stay?? Thanks for your help.