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Phnom Penh

Located on the banks of two rivers, the fascinating capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, has a rich history and culture. Explore the many museums and temples, take a boat tour down the Mekong River, or gaze at the old French Colonial architecture and see fo... read more »
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Siem Reap

Located in northwestern Cambodia, Siem Reap is known for its close proximity to Angkor Wat, a world heritage site that was once part of the Khmer Empire. Travelers visiting the amazing temples of Angkor Wat will find plenty of amenities in Siem Reap, in... read more »
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Kampot

Kompot is a charming riverside town with quiet streets and few tourists. Making it a great place to getaway and relax with a good book while enjoying the stunning sunsets. Tourists can make the trek up the jungle covered mountain and spend the day explo... read more »
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Angkor

The capital city to the ancient Khmer Empire, Angkor is a jewel for both archaeology buffs and those looking for exotic travel. Angkor Wat is the site of the massive temple built for the emperor, a massive sandstone structure praised for both its archi... read more »
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Angkor Wat

The capital city to the ancient Khmer Empire, Angkor is a jewel for both archaeology buffs and those looking for exotic travel. Angkor Wat is the site of the massive temple built for the emperor, a massive sandstone structure praised for both its archi... read more »
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Kep

Find highlights on things to do and see in Kep shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Kep across multiple sites to help plan your trip. read more »
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Battambang

With charming French colonial and traditional Cambodian architecture, great markets, and a slew of awesome temples and wats to marvel at, this gorgeous riverside town is a must-see destination for travelers in Cambodia. Battambang is Cambodia's second-... read more »

Top Five Historic Trip Blogs

Siem Reap and the Magnificent Angkor Wat | Mar 30 07'

by KevHolls a 26 year old female traveling as a couple from Miami, on vacation in Siem Reap

"A great way to end a great city, eating delicious local food under the shelter of a tuk-tuk in the Cambodian rain."

With our brains jumbled from the ridiculously bumpy ride, we finally arrived right after sundown in Siem Reap. It must have been after lo... Continue reading »
Tomb Raiding at Siem Reap | Apr 03 07'

by Hung and Wee Ong a 29 year old female traveling as a couple from Kuala Lumpur, on vacation in Siem Reap

Day 1 @ Siem Reap, CambodiaWhere's our Driver?Touchdown at 1145am. Immigration was a breeze because Malaysians did not require visa and on to... Continue reading »
Phnom Phen | Mar 19 07'

by KevHolls a 26 year old female traveling as a couple from Miami, on vacation in Phnom Penh

"This "society cleansing" from 1975-1979 resulted in the deaths of over 25% of Cambodia's population from starvation, overwork and executions."

Oh boy, this is going to be a tough one... Just stepping foot out of the plane into Cambodia, we could tell there was something different in t... Continue reading »
Cambodia, Siem Reap: An Ancient Marvel | Mar 23 07'

by Kyle & Dan a real traveler from London, on vacation in Siem Reap

"On closer inspection, however, enormous faces started appearing and we could see all of the carved visages in the stone towers"

We arrived in country #7 of our trip without any problems, and without the excitement of previous travel days (think of the crazy bus journeys we e... Continue reading »
temple hopping | Apr 29 07'

by angus a 28 year old male from Wellington, on vacation in Siem Reap

"Trees have enveloped walls and rocks have been pushed from roofs"

We stepped off the bus, just outside Siem Reap, and were met by a large group of tuk-tuk drivers all duelling for our attention and business. ... Continue reading »

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We arrived in the city of Phnom Penh late in the afternoon after a long and hot bus ride. On our bus we met Lee, a guy from South Korea,... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler World Is My Oyster
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Cambodian Vocabulary:Angkor beer (local brew)On goon (thank you)Tuesday - Phnom PenhOur hotel was good but I was in a bad way, coughing a... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Mad Essex Woman
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Highlights of Cambodia...At Steve's insistence we attempted Thai/Cambodia border crossing on our own because it would be "more adventurou... Continue reading »

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Ok so Mondulkiri weekend! This was quite a spur of the moment decision, but when I heard that friends from PP were going there for the we... Continue reading »

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Stung Treng

The next day we took a minibus to Stung Treng, a tiny village just before the border with Laos. It took an hour to finally get going... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Jamie and Tal