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Cambodia is a captivating destination where ancient history, warm hospitality, and everyday life along rivers, rice fields, and lively markets come together in a way that feels both timeless and deeply human. For many travelers, the country’s greatest draw is Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, where sunrise over Angkor Wat, jungle-wrapped temples like Ta Prohm, and the carved faces of Bayon create one of Southeast Asia’s most unforgettable cultural experiences. Beyond the temples, Cambodia offers a rich mix of attractions: Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace and sobering historical sites, the relaxed riverfront atmosphere of Kampot and Kep, floating villages on Tonlé Sap, and island escapes such as Koh Rong for white-sand beaches and clear water.
What makes Cambodia especially rewarding is how easy it is to combine iconic landmarks with meaningful local experiences. Travelers can sample Khmer cuisine such as fish amok and fresh market street food, explore artisan workshops, cruise the Mekong at sunset, or spend time in smaller towns to get a feel for daily life. Practical tips: plan early starts for temple visits to avoid heat and crowds, carry cash in small denominations since US dollars are widely used alongside the Cambodian riel, dress respectfully at religious sites, and allow extra travel time for road journeys outside major hubs. The dry season is generally the easiest for sightseeing, but Cambodia remains appealing year-round if you balance cultural visits with slower beach or countryside stops.
The best time to visit Cambodia is from December to February, when travel interest peaks and conditions are generally more comfortable for temple sightseeing, city exploring, and beach time. November and March are also good shoulder-season options, offering strong popularity with slightly fewer crowds while still avoiding the quietest, rainier months of August and September.
Perfect soldiers, they never sleep, they never eat, you don’t have to pay them and they are always ready to fight. Pol Pot on landmines A hero. Aki Ra. A boy, like many. A
Spung Tree, with their silvery, massive above-ground roots encircling the roofs. The temple gained worldwide popularity thanks to the Hollywood film “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider,” a...
Beach relaxation
Water Day. A moped tour to Kampong Phlouk, a place on the Tonle Sap
Angkor Wat at sunrise
After visiting the S21 memorial, I continued walking to the Russian Market. Earlier, I had coincidentally run into Mitch; the Australian from my tour in Kampot. He recognized me...
After we met in Siem Reap, I traveled with Swiss friend Martin to Phnom Penh, then to Bangkok, Koh Tao, and Koh Samui.
In early April 2026, I visited not only the temple complexes of Angkor from Siem Reap. A detour to Tonle Sap Lake also opened up new perspectives.
I traveled to Cambodian Sihanoukville with prejudices that were confirmed.
Back in Cambodia, this time in the southwest, I visited the city of Kampot, which pleasantly surprised me.
In Siem Reap, there is the excellent restaurant Haven, where young people are also trained for the hospitality industry.
The Cambodian city of Siem Reap is the gateway to the world-famous temple complexes of Angkor. Additionally, it is a pleasant provincial town with some colonial flair.
After we met in Siem Reap, I traveled with Swiss friend Martin to Phnom Penh, then to Bangkok, Koh Tao, and Koh Samui.
The Cambodian city of Siem Reap is the gateway to the world-famous temple complexes of Angkor. Additionally, it is a pleasant provincial town with some colonial flair.
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'Keeping you is not a gain, losing you is not a loss.' Bullets are too expensive; killing was done with simple handcrafted agricultural tools. Killing was done with the sharp,...
Good morning! In the last few days, we had a scene change. But let's start on October 16th, which was our penultimate working day. Together with Annalina and Mara, we decided...
Hello again! Jetlag has set in and we were awake until 3 a.m. 👍🏼 Friday started like the days before with a shift at the clinic. Somehow, there was a vibe of things going wrong:...
I am truly impressed to be writing this here, welcome to Cambodia 🇰🇭 I never thought I'd be drawn here, and I must honestly admit that I had the most respect for the country...
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 The flight from Saigon to Phnom Penh takes about 1.5 hours. There are issues at immigration control. We have a written and an electronic document and...
I traveled to Cambodian Sihanoukville with prejudices that were confirmed.
Since we enjoyed the tour to Kampong Phlouk on Tonle Sap Lake a few days ago so much, it seemed appealing to continue our journey to Battambang via the lake. Only after booking...
Since the decision has been made to extend our stay by another week in Siem Reap, like we did in Phnom Penh, we now have time for a detour to the Tonle Sap Lake. We decide to ride...
Koh Rong Sanloem slows us down. But Feli wouldn't be Feli if she didn't find every little opportunity to do something :D That's how it happened that I found myself on a quad bike...
Vibrant Angkor Wat. A treasure. World Heritage. The heart of the temple complex Angkor Wat, which was home to an estimated 1,000,000 people 700 years ago. Only the temples were...
Goodbye Phnom Penh, tomorrow we continue. We are heading to Siem Reap to visit Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is not only the largest temple complex in the world, but also the largest...
Now we really kept you hanging for a few days! Please excuse our inconsistency. Thursday: the morning went largely normally. We started treatments at 8 a.m. That day, we had a lot...
When you change countries as frequently as others change their bed linen, you often find yourself at train stations or airports dealing more with practical matters rather than the...
and couldn't do the tour. So, we postponed it to the next day. After Jan felt a bit better, we headed out to have breakfast. Later, we just walked around the city, checking...
The past 2.5 days were entirely focused on visiting the temple sites around Siem Reap, with the most famous surely being Angkor Wat, but each of the temple sites is incredibly...
In early April 2026, I visited not only the temple complexes of Angkor from Siem Reap. A detour to Tonle Sap Lake also opened up new perspectives.
Back in Cambodia, this time in the southwest, I visited the city of Kampot, which pleasantly surprised me.
Between splendor and pomp on one side, hustle and struggle for survival on the other: Why I am fascinated by metropolises in Southeast Asia.
We were unable to extend our visa for Cambodia. An extension is not a problem in itself. The passport must be sent to the immigration office in Phnom Penh, preferably through an...
We've been island residents for five days now. And what can I say? Life here moves at a slower, more peaceful pace. If I had to compare life here to someone else, it would be...
Described as eccentric in travel guides, the small landmine museum run independently by Aki Ra is anything but extraordinary. The landmines from decades of wars, still lying...
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