INCREDIBLY USEFUL THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE VISITING CAMBODIA

It gets overshadowed by the likes of Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.  But mark my words… Cambodia is a country you do not want to miss.

Plan your Angkor Wat itinerary strategically

Save the Small Circuit (of the main temples) for last. If you do it the other way around and see all the most impressive temples first, the rest of them might feel underwhelming. 

Choose your Angkor Wat transportation carefully

Hiring a tuk-tuk to take you around is a fun and flexible option. It’s easier to get photos without crowds of people because you can do the temples in whichever order you want. 

Cambodian food is the bomb

Don’t miss the fish amok, mango chicken, curries…even the fried frog is delicious! And if you head to the islands (which you totally should), be prepared for some mouth-watering barbecues on the beach!

Skip Sihanoukville

Sihanoukville used to be a sleepy beach town popular among backpackers. Now it is a disaster zone.  The Chinese have taken over, investing billions of dollars and erecting (or at least partially erecting) over 100 casinos in a span of a few short years.

Cambodia uses a dual-currency system

You can avoid some of this math by using a credit card wherever it’s accepted. But many shops, restaurants, street vendors, tuk-tuk drivers, etc. only accept cash. 

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