Our Cambodia travel guide helps you see awesome Angkor and go beyond in this rapidly changing, fascinating country
Cambodia 1 Week Itinerary
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From bustling Phnom Penh to incredible Angkor, Cambodia is a small country with a lot to offer for visitors. It’s possible to see the highlights of Cambodia in a 1 week itinerary if you’re pressed for time.
Cambodia 2 Week Itinerary
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Although Cambodia is a small country, it’s packed with exciting and unique destinations. Our 14 day Cambodia itinerary lets you explore the country in-depth, from the temples of Angkor to the calm beaches of Sihanoukville.
Siem Reap Quick Guide
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While it’s best known as the town closest to Angkor, Siem Reap has a surprising amount of attractions of its own. Pretty colonial buildings, great bars and restaurants and a selection of interesting museums make Siem Reap worth a look.
How Much Money Do I Need For Cambodia
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Cambodia is cheap, but you still need to budget if you want to see the dreaming spires of Angkor Wat and explore the country’s amazing countryside. Don Morgan breaks down the day to day costs of backpacking in Cambodia
2 Weeks In Thailand And Cambodia Itinerary
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Our Two Weeks in Thailand and Cambodia itinerary includes everything from modern cities and relaxing beach resorts to some of the world’s most incredible historical temple complexes and ancient cities
3 Weeks In Thailand, Cambodia And Vietnam
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Our Three Weeks in Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam itinerary lets you experience three of Southeast Asia’s most exciting, rewarding and unique countries from multiple perspectives.
Phnom Penh Quick Guide
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Cambodia’s capital and biggest city, Phnom Penh has a lot to offer for visitors. Wide French boulevards, colonial architecture and a great selection of cafés and restaurants make Phnom Penh a quieter and more relaxing destination than most other Southeast Asian capitals.
Sihanoukville Quick Guide
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Cambodia’s most popular beach town, Sihanoukville offers a mix of sandy beaches, seaside restaurants and beach bars. Easily accessible by bus from Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville is a nice escape from the hustle and bustle of Cambodia’s capital.
Essential Angkor Temples
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Angkor has scores of awe inspiring temples to visit – here are five of those that you really shouldn’t miss
Angkor Wat From Bangkok
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Getting to the ancient temples of Angkor is easy from Bangkok, allowing you to see the temples in a couple of days
Angkor Wat, Cambodia: A Brief Guide
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I’ve been to Angkor Wat twice now. The first time was as a backpacker a couple of years ago, and then more recently in October 2005, when I returned to see Cambodia’s awe-inspiring ancient temples with my parents.
A Quick History Of Angkor
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The rise and fall of the Angkor Empire was ironically brought about by the very grandeur of the spectacular temples it created
Packing List For Cambodia
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Here’s a detailed packing list for Cambodia to help you remember everything you need to bring to fully enjoy exploring this amazing country.
Battambang Quick Guide
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Once largely unknown to tourists, Cambodia’s second largest city has popped onto the radar of adventurous travellers
Beng Mealea: The Lost Temple Of Angkor
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Sixty kilometres from the heart of the Angkor empire in Cambodia lies the ruined temple of Beng Mealea, almost the same size as Angkor Wat but reclaimed by nature a millennium after it was first built
Phnom Penh:Ghost City Come Back To Life
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Phnom Penh has survived the darkest years of its country’s history and its own near-destruction to become a city of life once again.
The 240 Hotel, Phnom Penh
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One of the new breed of boutique hotels in Phnom Penh, the 240 offers great rooms, helpful staff, free wifi and a decent cafe right on the premises, all within one of Phnom Penh’s most picturesque areas
FCC Angkor, Siem Reap
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After a long, hot day of touring the spectacular temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the Foreign Correspondent’s Club provides a glorious retreat for tired travellers to relax and contemplate Angkor’s ancient wonders.
