WARNING: do NOT use services from VR Express and BEWARE border crossing into Laos
Posted by sighne on 6/3/2017 at 03:01My friend and I took a bus from Siem Reap to 4000 islands, and it was f---ing awful. Textbook corruption. VR Express is either working for or with Phnom Penh Sorya Transport Co., which has its own host of horrid reviews. Here is a general summary of the trip: 1. The bus driver talked on the phone for a significant portion of the drive. 2. There were multiple vehicles changes that were not mentioned beforehand, and at one point, we were left stranded at a gas station in Stung Treng ...
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Elephant Garden at Otres 2 burnt down
Posted by stek on 10/2/2017 at 06:26Just a heads up that at the start of the year Elephant Garden at Otres 2 burnt down and will not be reopening. Enjoy your travels Stek Otres Marina ...
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Is exploring Cambodia (Sihanoukville) by motorbike safe?
Posted by imm3344 on 21/10/2016 at 06:49Hello all, How dangerous is it for 2 people to drive on a single motorbike around Sihanoukville during the day and night time? And take a day trip from Sihanoukville to Kampot and back? We have some experience with driving in Asia. We planned to spend about 20 days in December exploring Cambodia by motorbike with Sihanoukville as our base, but are having second thoughts about visiting Cambodia after reading about murders, beatings and ambushes of foreigners that happen in Cambodia ...
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Prasat Preah Vihear in a few days
Posted by Surikata on 5/2/2017 at 07:54Hi guys! I am a solo traveller from Slovenia and am planning to head to Prasat Preah Vihear in a few days (probably around 10th of February). I'll be coming from the North East as I am currently in Mondulkiri province, going to Stung Treng through Ban Lung. Is anyone on the same route? I would love to pair with a fellow low budget traveller, especially to visit the temple let me know if anyone's interested! Take care, Kata ...
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Hi guys I will be heading to Cambodia on the 5th February for around 10-12 days. Anyone about as I will be travelling solo? ...
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Motorbikes to rent are now available in Siem Reap . Next to the Mekong Express Bus stop (Sivatha Boulevard) there are 2 places, one rents also e-bikes. I rented a Yahama Fino 125 cc for 10 USD a day, 250 cc bigger bikes are 15 USD a day, in my opinion a bigger bike is not necessary to visit the temple areas. Bikes seem in good conditions, very happy with the one I rented. Now it' s a legal business, they give you a receipt and as usual keep your passport until you give back the bike. No i ...
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first time traveller to cambodia
Posted by glennfleur on 12/1/2017 at 03:57Hi all My husband and i are travelling to Cambodia for the first time in March for approx 2 weeks. My vision (may be dillusional ) is to travel from Siem Reap to Kampong Thom to Steung Treng to Kratie to Sen Monorom to Kampong Charm (sorry still going) possibly Phom Penh then Kampot to finish off. argh i know so how to i get from place to place what is the best accommodation - we are open to anything my husband is capable on a motorbike what are the recommendations any advice is grea ...
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Lost second cop you if e-visa while in cambodia
Posted by Logienufc on 6/1/2017 at 06:16Hi, We got a travel company to arrange our Vietnam visas. We left the second printed copy of our Cambodian e-visa in the passport and when we got them back they weren't there anymore. Does anyone know if this will be a problem when leaving Cambodia or will printing another copy be ok. I think that there was a stamp on it but all it said was 'used'. Any help greatly appreciated. Mark ...
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Anyone know if we'll have problems getting services during Tet if we are in Angkor Wat? ...
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Angkor Wat entrance fees to go up
Posted by Captain_Bob on 6/8/2016 at 04:16As of February 2017 the Angkor Wat entrance fee is set to increase as follows: 1 day ticket from $20 up to $37 3 day ticket from $40 up to $62 7 day ticket from $60 up to $72 Numerous news sources reporting this today - Google it ...
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Seeking hiking companions for Virachey nat park Veal Thom walk (Banlung)
Posted by Mattmccabe on 3/1/2017 at 03:28I'm looking for hiking companions to share the cost of the 7 day Veal Thom trek in Virachey National Park some time around mid January - I am flexible with dates. Trek details here: https://virachey-ecotourism.jimdo.com/home-english/trekking-services/7-day-trip-veal-thom-grassland/ It's run by the Virachey National Park Ecotourism Office (banlung) and camping gear, as well as a park ranger and indigenous guide are provided in the cost. Ranger will help you buy food before. I've read it's an i ...
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Hi planning a trip to include Vietnam and Cambodia, only have 2/12 wks or so. I thought Ankgor would be the place to see, but it's off my path. I really want to enjoy the whole of Vietnam and Cambodia. If I have limited time is it well spent to go to Ankgor Wat? This will likely be my only trip to SE asia... ...
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Hello everyone! Does anyone know what is the situation with jellyfishes in and around Sihanoukville in November and December? ...
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Which beach in Cambodia with tight timeframe and baby?
Posted by sarah0701 on 21/12/2016 at 06:37hi there We're travelling to Cambodia in mid Feb and trying to decide where to go to get some beach time, taking into consideration the following: *travelling with 11mth old *husband has dietary requirements (gluten and dairy intolerant) *itinerary - 2 nights Siem reap, taxi to PP as visiting a friend there for 2 nights, 3 nights at beach. Wondering where we'll get a good experience as want to relax at beach but concerned about how long the travelling will be if we go to somewhere like Koh Rong ...
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A must-seen to visit in Kampong Cham
Posted by Marine on 21/12/2016 at 04:35Hi there ! Travelling in Cambodia, I went to Kampong Cham to visit the area. I would like to share with you an amazing place to spend time for 2 or 3 days. I had the chance to discover randomly this place and extend my stay there. I think this place deserves to be shared and known to give the opportunity to the other travelers to enjoy their time in Kampong Cham as much as I did thanks to OBT. Indeed, it is a NGO called OBT (standing for Organization for Basic Training). Near Kampong Cham at ...
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L.E.A.F. Ecotourism & Conservation project in Sen Monorom
Posted by Visionsdailleurs on 27/3/2016 at 22:22Cambodia is experiencing a high deforestation rate, which puts the local ecosystems at risk. Mondulkiri province is rich in biodiversity and is home to a variety of important endangered species. A local NGO, L.E.A.F. (Local Environmental Awareness Foundation), has been created in 2014 by Cambodian volunteers from Mondulkiri. Its goal is to support and to improve environmental education and conservation among local communities. One of their main source of funding comes from a great ecotourism pr ...
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Ban Pakard / Phsa Prum Border Crossing
Posted by kchhabra on 17/2/2012 at 02:48Does anyone have any experience with this border crossing in Pailin? I was wondering if you knew the hours of operations? ...
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Hi has anybody taken this route recently? Looking to see if it is doable on a hired moped or dirt bike and guide? How much and how long does it take and is it worth doing. I'm definitely up for an adventure! ;o) Going in February. ...
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We hope to travel to Koh Samet after we leave Cambodia. I'm after some advice regarding routes/border crossings. Hopefully want to avoid going via Bangkok (unless that's the quickest obviously). Any ideas? Cheers in advance. ...
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My partner and I are travelling to Cambodia for 2 weeks from New Zealand and have put together an itinerary and was curious to know peoples thoughts. We had originally planned a more relaxed itinerary without Mondulkiri, but thought it sounded really great and perhaps worth squeezing it in - but that said, we don't want the trip to feel rushed. Thanks in advance! Siem Reap - 3 nights (23-26) Shuttle/private cab to Battabang Battabang - 2 nights (26-28) Drive back to Siem Reap and catch ...
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