Cambodia is more than just the temples of Angkor. Learn about the country’s troubled history in the capital of Phnom Penh, visit bat caves and Buddhist temples in Battambang, party in Sihanoukville, and so much more. Check out all of our posts on Cambodia and start planning your trip.
Our journey in Cambodia started by crossing the border from Ha Tien, Vietnam. In Ha Tien, we paid an agent an extra $7 each to get our visas for us – well worth it to not have to deal with border officials. We used all 30 days traveling the country overland …
On our overland journey from Siem Reap to southern Laos, we stopped in two different towns to break up the trip. First up was some temple hopping and cycling in Kampong Cham. Finally, we headed to a small town in northeast Cambodia – Kratie (pronounced krah-chey). Kratie is the place …
Siem Reap to Laos Overland: Kratie and Border Crossing Read More »
A lot of backpackers want to see Angkor Wat and then go straight to Laos. While this is definitely possible, doing it overland is a long, bumpy and slow ride. It’s also pretty impractical for most backpackers to fly, as you’d have to head straight to Vientiane or Luang Prabang …
Planning a trip to the Angkor Archaeological Park in Cambodia can be challenging. With so many temples and monuments spread out over a large area, many things have to be taken into consideration. Do you join a tour group? Do you hire a private car and guide? Do you cycle …
After traveling in Cambodia for more than two weeks, we were finally ready to head to Siem Reap. While many choose to make this their one and only stop in the Kingdom of Cambodia, you’re skipping out on so many great places and really selling the country short by doing …
If you have extra time in Cambodia, a few days to relax in Battambang comes highly recommended. It is the capitol city of Battambang province and is the second most populous city in the Kingdom. It also serves as the link between Phnom Penh and Thailand. Despite its size, it …
Many visitors to Cambodia simply hit the temples of Angkor for a few days and then head out of the country. We didn’t know a whole lot about Cambodia before we made this long trip, but we figured it had a bit more to offer. Instead of a quick jaunt, …
Koh Rong is a small ‘deserted’ island just a boat ride away from Sihanoukville. There are two options for getting there – the fast boat (45 minutes) and the slow boat (2 hours). It’s best not to buy a round-trip ticket if you’re taking the fast boat. We did that …
Sihanoukville, Cambodia – it’s one of those places that you either love or hate. The parties go late every night and it has all the most annoying kinds of tourists. Most people hate it because they end up staying in the busy area and it’s not what they were looking …
A Guide to Sihanoukville: Cambodia’s Coastal Party Town Read More »
Getting to Kampot from Kep is not difficult nor is it far. Being only 25 km (15.5 miles) away, the bus ride only took about half an hour. Eager to continue our relaxed way of life that we established in Kep, we headed to our guest house.
