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namasteindiarestaurant · 20 days ago
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Curries in Phnom Penh
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namasteindiarestaurantbkk · 2 months ago
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Curries in Phnom Penh
Established in 2018, Namaste India BKK restaurant is build with a mission to bring true fine dining experience with Indian food in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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emmy-310 · 2 days ago
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🌟RUSSIAN MARKET - A SHOPPING PARADISE FOR TRAVEL LOVERS!🌟
If you're in Phnom Penh and haven't visited the Russian Market, you've missed out on half of the Cambodian experience! 🇰🇭🌏
✨ A haven for handicrafts, vintage clothes, and unique accessories, Russian Market feels like a miniature museum of Khmer art and local culture. You’ll lose yourself in a maze of goods, from ceramics and jewelry to intricate handicrafts—all at super affordable prices! 💍👗
🥢 Don’t forget to savor the street food right at the market! The aroma of Khmer pancakes and coconut curry will have you wanting a taste on the spot. An unmissable spot for explorers and unique item hunters!
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depictae · 5 months ago
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10 Interesting Facts About Cambodia
Learn 10 interesting facts about Cambodia, from the majestic Angkor Wat and rich cultural heritage to its beautiful beaches and tragic history. Explore Cambodia's unique attractions and history.
Basic Information About Cambodia Country Full Name: Kingdom of Cambodia Continent: Asia Official Language: Khmer Currency: Cambodian Riel (KHR) Capital: Phnom Penh Main Dish: Amok (coconut milk curry) Famous For: Angkor Wat, Khmer Rouge history, rich culture, beautiful beaches, traditional dance Size: 181,035 square kilometers Population: Approximately 16 million Name Meaning: The name…
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rpcomtrade123 · 7 months ago
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Indian food is beloved by many in Phnom Penh's lively food scene, which offers a wide array of delectable dishes. At Shiva Shakti, one of the oldest Indian restaurants in town, the devotion to Indian cuisine extends far beyond the traditional fare of biryanis and curries. Guests will have a lovely introduction to the many breads that go with every Indian meal at this restaurant that focuses on the art of Indian bread making.
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bennettdavisblog · 9 months ago
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Breakfast is Served and Served and Served. And what happened to Sunday?
After a delightful 24 hours in San Francisco visiting daughter and nephew, we boarded Singapore Airlines Flight 33 and we were on our 17 hour way to Singapore en route to our first stop, Phnom Penh.  (Shout out to Caroline for picking us up and dropping us off at the SFO!)
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Singapore Airlines does not fail to deliver. (If there’s a choice between Singapore Airlines and any other, take Singapore Airlines!)  17 hours is a ridiculous amount of time to spend in a tube hurling across the globe. Jet lag was going to set in, but how to mitigate? Aha! The goal was to stay up until 4am Pacific time, then sleep for 8 hours with the help of a Benadryl tablet and arrive in Singapore well rested and ready to hit the ground. Well, not so fast…  Champagne on takeoff, wine with dinner (I ordered Thai chicken curry-damn good), followed by an after dinner scotch and well, I didn’t exactly make it to 4am.  I did have a chance to read (a lot) and watch Sideways, which I had not seen since 2004-great movie. Unable to stay awake much longer at 1am, I took the Benadryl, and by 1:30 I was fast asleep.  Lisa was able to stay up until 2:30 so kudos to her for having the stamina and will power and less drinks to stay up.  Coma slept about 5 hours and woke up in time for breakfast.  I really don’t understand why they wake everyone up to eat breakfast when it’s the middle of the night at our destination and there’s still 5 hours left to go to get to Singapore.  All good except we both never really got back to sleep.  Didn’t matter.  The excitement of going to Southeast Asia with relatively few plans and not knowing what to expect made sleep irrelevant.  What in the world are we doing?  
We landed in Singapore and if the rest of the city state is like the airport, we must go back. What’s the deal with Singapore?  This is not a normal place.
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There are fish and crocodiles floating on the ceiling. Yes! That’s the ceiling!!
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We made our way to the Singapore Airlines lounge to grab our second breakfast while we waited for our flight to Phnom Penh.  It’s 6:00am and apparently you eat the same thing for breakfast as you do for dinner.  I guess that cuts down on the cost of printing menus. Noodle soup, dim sum, and other things I have no idea what they were-for breakfast.  When in Rome! Dim sum it was.  The layover was short, so we went to the gate for our next flight to Phnom Penh.  The flight took off on time and we were headed to Cambodia!  No sooner than we reached cruising altitude, they brought out what? A THIRD breakfast!  This time it was noodles with shrimp and scallop-for breakfast.  Folks, it’s 7:45 AM!  We’ve now eaten three breakfasts. Whatever.  Feeling nice and very full the best news was yet to come. The Super Bowl was being shown on the 1 1/2 hour hop over to PP, so we got to watch the whole first half .  Lisa was watching the game, too, but I sort of think it was to see Taylor Swift.  We arrived in Phnom Penh without a hitch, but here’s the thing…we left on Saturday and arrived on Monday.  Sunday, February 11 is forever gone from our lives.  We’ll never live it.  Poof! I am confused though.  Does that make us a day older or younger?? On one hand, we are older because it’s a day later. On the other hand, we missed a day so does that make us a day younger?
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sunmarketing · 1 year ago
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Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap, Cambodia
    I’ve returned from a 90-day trip around the globe to every time zone on the planet. My mission is world peace through cultural exchange.
  In this episode, the FAQ is: How can I stay hydrated when it’s humid and hot?
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Today’s Destination is Siem Reap, Cambodia
Today’s Mistake- Taking the long way instead of a more direct flight.
Travel Advice: Practice Google Maps on foot before you leave on your trip
  FAQ: How can I stay hydrated?
  From my personal experience, I needed help with this in Southeast Asia. The climate was so different from Southern California, where I live. I had to adjust my body to these climate conditions. I had to be very aware of my intake of liquids and not drink much if any, caffeine.
I am not a medical doctor, but here’s what I learned. Rest during the day. Swim if you can. Keep your body cool and do it early in the morning if you must go out.
I had to respect my kidneys as they filtered all of this water.
I had to monitor the color of my urine to try to keep it clear in color.
  Today’s destination: Siem Reap, Cambodia
  Siem Reap, a resort town in northwestern Cambodia, is the gateway to the ruins of Angkor, the seat of the Khmer kingdom from the 9th–15th centuries. Angkor’s vast complex of intricate stone buildings includes preserved Angkor Wat, the main temple pictured on Cambodia’s flag. Giant, mysterious faces are carved into the Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom.
  The capital is Phnom Penh. Listen for the earlier episode on that city.
  I arrived by bus and immediately rode to the Backpacker’s Chill Hostel. My tuk-tuk driver was named Nuk, and he was reliable. He brought me to all of the places I needed to see. Ask for him if you go there because he could use the business.
What are some of the things that I did? The first was the temple, Angkor Wat. I went at sunrise, meaning I had to get the ticket first. So, he knew where to get the ticket and how to navigate the complicated process, making it easy.
Then we drove to the temples, which will take a full day. It’s so hot, you should go early. It was raining, but still very humid. Bring an umbrella for the sun. Limit your outdoor activities besides swimming.
  Angkor Wat reminded me of Disney in some ways, but this was REAL. It was from 1000 years ago. The temple is huge and not crowded like Disneyland.
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      Cambodian Food: 10 Traditional Dishes You Should Taste, even if you are not a foodie….
●               Amok (Coconut fish curry) ...
●               Kuy teav (Noodle soup) ...
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●               Kampot Pepper Crab. ...
●               Lap Khmer (Beef salad) ...
●               Pleah sach ko (Beef ceviche) ...
●               Samlar kari (Chicken curry)
  Today’s Mistake- Taking the long way instead of a more direct flight.
    Today’s Travel Advice-Practice Google Maps on foot before you leave on your trip
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southeastasiadiary · 1 year ago
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Day Twelve: The Killing Fields
Late this morning, I flew from Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam to Phnom Penh, “The Pearl of Asia,” AKA the capital of Cambodia. I met my guide, Thy, at the airport and headed immediately to Cheung Ek, one of the sites known collectively as “the Killing Fields.”
Incongruously and somewhat surreally, there’s a very nice cafe with free Wi-Fi just across from Cheung Ek. I was very hungry, so I sat and checked my email over a lovely lunch of spring rolls and red curry only about a hundred yards away from where hundreds of people had been murdered a few decades earlier.
Unfortunately, I don’t have that many photos to show of Cheung Ek for two reasons. First, visitors are asked to refrain from photographing many parts of the site out of respect for the victims. Second, this is the rainy season in Cambodia.
Now, let me try to give you some impression of what it means to be in Cambodia during the rainy season. Recall the worst storm you can remember. Thunderstorm. Tropical Storm. Hurricane. Whatever. Now multiply that by ten. Then multiply the result by a thousand. THAT'S how heavy the rains are. The water comes down, not in droplets, but in continual sheets that drench you and everything you own, leaving it looking as though you took it all for a nice swim. Wearing an anorak and carrying an umbrella? Ha! They serve only to make you FEEL as though you’re doing something. Compared to this utter monsoon, they don’t stand a chance.
Here’s the walkway into the site:
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And here’s the entrance gate:
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You have to realize that the water you’re looking at between the doors of that gate is six inches deep AT ITS MOST SHALLOW. At the end of our visit, Thy had to call our driver to come rescue us under a canopy, otherwise we couldn’t have made it across the parking lot to the car.
Yes, it was really that bad.
Needless to say, taking photos at an outdoors site like Cheung Ek in the midst of such a storm proved to be nearly impossible. But, since we had to run from one sheltered area to the next, armed with the beach-sized umbrellas that Thy provided, he had plenty of time to tell me the story of the Killing Fields.
He was sixteen when the Khmer Rouge came to power. At first, they were welcomed by the Cambodian people since it was widely believed that the Khmer Rouge would reinstate the king. But, immediately after taking power, the new government ordered Phnom Penh to be evacuated. The reason given was that the Americans were about to bomb the city. In reality, this was a ploy to get everyone into the countryside and force them to work in agriculture. Pol Pot claimed that, if everyone worked and there were no lazy people, the country could produce enough rice that it could buy whatever it needed, and everyone would prosper.
Things didn’t turn out that way.
The Khmer Rouge distrusted intellectuals, foreigners, those who had associated with foreigners, and anyone else who might be suspected as not fully on board with the new order. In prison, those arrested were tortured and forced to provide names of others who were “enemies of the regime.” And so, the list of those who were arrested continued to expand.
Once people had given names of their “co-conspirators,” they were told they’d been rehabilitated and soon would be taken back to their homes. In reality, they were taken to one of the Killing Fields.
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There, they’d be blindfolded and their hands tied. One by one they’d be taken out to where a mass grave had already been dug. Each victim would be struck in the head with whatever implement was at hand and, dead or not, tossed into the grave.
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At Cheung Ek alone, almost 9,000 bodies have been found, and it is known that many still lie buried there.
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A memorial or stupa has been constructed at the site. Inside are seventeen tiers, filled with bones of the victims.
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kumarseo · 1 year ago
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Team redeemed as Gilas Pilipinas reclaims gold, puts heavily reinforced Cambodia in its place
VICTORY RIDE Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes gets a victory ride as the Philippines defeats host Cambodia to win the men’s basketball gold at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games in Phnom Penh on Tuesday. —REUTERS All that needless sideline antics, that flexing with the Stephen Curry “night, night” gesture, that late time out with the game out of reach—everything. A Gilas Pilipinas squad hungry…
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namasteindiarestaurant · 1 month ago
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Namaste India was established with a goal in mind to provide the epitome of Indian cuisine along with the true dining experience to our customers.
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youblogzz · 1 year ago
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Team redeemed as Gilas Pilipinas reclaims gold, puts heavily reinforced Cambodia in its place
VICTORY RIDE Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes gets a victory ride as the Philippines defeats host Cambodia to win the men’s basketball gold at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games in Phnom Penh on Tuesday. —REUTERS All that needless sideline antics, that flexing with the Stephen Curry “night, night” gesture, that late time out with the game out of reach—everything. A Gilas Pilipinas squad hungry…
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vornelinksbitte · 3 years ago
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#140 Hallöchen Thailand!
สวัสดีประเทศไทย!
Unsere Ankunft in Bangkok
23. April 2022
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Da wir unsere Aufenthaltsdauer in Kambodscha um einen Tag überzogen hatten, waren wir etwas aufgeregt bei unserer Ankunft am Flughafen in Phnom Penh. Wir hatten nämlich 30 Tage und die Länge eines Monats verwechselt, denn manche Monate hatten ja 31 Tage. Also einen zuviel. Und genau das war unser Fehler. Allerdings war am Ende alles halb so wild. Jeder von uns zahlte zehn Dollar am Schalter und damit war das Problem geregelt.
Wir hatten uns vorab für das Test & Go Verfahren registriert, um in Thailand einreisen zu dürfen. Das hieß für uns nach Ankunft am Flughafen die Durchführung eines PCR-Tests und eine anschließende Übernachtung in einem Quartänehotel, um dort auf unsere Testergebnisse warten zu können. Waren diese negativ, hatten wir die offizielle Erlaubnis uns im Land frei bewegen zu dürfen.
Zu unserem Erstaunen lief dieses Verfahren reibungslos. Direkt nach Ankunft am Flughafen in Bangkok wurden wir von Angestellten in Empfang genommen, wurden zur Teststelle gebracht und anschließend ins Hotel. Von Vorne bis Hinten war alles organisiert. Noch am selben Abend bekamen wir die Ergebnisse in unser Hotelzimmer gebracht. Wir waren beide negativ und konnten nun unseren nächsten Reiseabschnitt starten.
Bangkok war ganz anders, als erwartet. Der Verkehr war gar nicht so chaotisch und die Gehwege erstaunlich ruhig. Das Stadtbild war außerdem ziemlich sauber. Lucas erinnerte sich an seinen letzten Besuch in Bangkok vor sieben Jahren. Da sei das nicht so gewesen. Überall lag Müll und zu Stoßzeiten hätten man sich regelrecht durch die Fußgängerzone durchzwängen müssen. Oberhalb dessen ragten unzählige Hochhäuser. Die meisten begründeten das neue Stadtbild mit der Corona Pandemie. Weniger Menschen ist gleich weniger Chaos. Und genau das konnten wir auf jeden Fall bestätigen.
Wir blieben insgesamt vier Nächte in Bangkok.
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Die Streetfood-Kultur ist in Bangkok sehr groß. An jeder Ecke steht praktisch ein Essensstand. Gebratenes Fleisch, Curries, Süßigkeiten, Obst, Shakes oder sogar kleine Dönerspieße. Auf kurz oder lang findet hier jeder das Richtige für sich. Man beachte links, wie sauber die Gehwege sind.
Rechts oben ist übrigens die Durian-Frucht. Von Touristen auch gerne Stinkefrucht genannt. Für die Asiaten ist es eine Delikatesse, für uns Europäer ist der Geruch allerdings sehr gewöhnungsbedürftig. Es riecht intensiv nach etwas, wie einer sehr überreifen Mango mit einem Hauch Restmüll.
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Die Tempel von Arun wirkten sehr prunkvoll. Es glitzerte und funkelte an jeder Ecke. In Bangkok kann man einige dieser Tempelanlagen entdecken.
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Auch in Thailand besuchten wir einen Kochkurs. Die asiatische Küche ist nämlich wirklich spannend! Dieses Mal kochten wir das landestypische Nudelgericht Pad Thai. Außerdem ein Red Curry namens Panang Curry und eine Suppe mit Kokosmilch namens Tom Kha Gai. Als Nachspeise gab es frische Mango mit einem besonderen klebrigen Reis. Die asiatische Version von Milchreis quasi.
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Witziger Funfact: In Stadtpark Lumphini leben wilde Bindenwarane. Aufgrund der fortschreitenen Urbanisierung flüchteten sich die Tiere in den begrünten Park. Dieses Echsen können eine Größe von bis zu drei Metern erreichen! Für Menschen sind sie eher nicht gefährlich. Wir waren von diesen Tieren wirklich beeindruckt!
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swseats · 5 years ago
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Cambodian food in the neighborhood. Phnom Penh is a place we've been going for years. The food is consistently good, the owners are friendly, and it's full without being crowded. Our favorite thing tonight? Singapore Noodles (Pan- fried noodles in yellow curry powder, bean sprout, roasted peanuts & green onion). Super savory flavor and nice texture from the curry powder. Close second had to be the Noum Om Beng (Cambodian crepe stuffed with pork, shrimp, coconut bean sprouts served with peanut sauce). Having that gift of time to hang out in the neighborhood, Phnom Penh was a good choice. #SWSEats #EatLocal #LaurelDistrict #cambodianfood (at Phnom Penh Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9TRrGxBU8a/?igshid=nez3fld9gtox
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rpcomtrade123 · 7 months ago
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A Culinary Journey Through India with Shiva Shakti’s Menu
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Phnom Penh offers a diverse culinary landscape, but for those yearning for an Indian dining experience, Shiva Shakti Restaurant stands out as a beacon of authentic flavors.  Embark on a delicious adventure through the vibrant regions of India with their carefully curated menu.
Step beyond the doors of Shiva Shakti and prepare to be transported on a taste bud expedition. Their menu serves as a passport,  inviting you to explore the rich tapestry of Indian cuisine,  particularly focusing on the culinary delights of North India.
For the uninitiated, the menu offers a friendly introduction. Appetizers like pakoras, crispy vegetable fritters dipped in cooling chutneys,  or samosas, savory pastries bursting with spiced fillings, provide a delightful initiation.
Next, delve into the heart of the menu – the curries. A symphony of aromas awaits – from the fiery vindaloo, a fiery red curry guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds, to the creamy korma, a symphony of coconut milk and fragrant spices. Vegetarians are treated to a veritable feast with options like the ever-popular palak paneer, cubes of paneer 
Read More..https://shivashaktikh.com/2024/04/08/shiva-shakti-offers/
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cimafam · 3 years ago
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J.P. had the great pleasure of visiting the family of a colleague at their home in Angkor Phdeak, a rural community about 50km out of Phnom Penh. Ms. Kunthea works for Lutheran Hour Ministries in Cambodia. Nearly all of her family are believers in Jesus, save for two sisters. Pastors Songim and Naro had previously visited one of those sisters, Chan Thou, to share the gospel and encourage her. On this visit, after a yummy lunch which included curried dog meat and ants with rice, Chan Thou professed her desire to be baptized. She and Pastor Songim had a brief time of teaching and preparing. Then, with the family gathered around, Pastor Songim baptized her in the name of the Triune God. Tears were in Kunthea's eyes as she shared a word of encouragement afterwards. The family had long prayed for this moment. J.P. encouraged her with Romans 6:3-4, reminding her that her old life has died with Jesus, and just as he rose from the dead, so now she has a new life with him.
What an absolute JOY to witness these precious moments! Praise God!
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primortravel · 3 years ago
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New Post has been published on https://primortravel.com/5-reasons-to-go-in-2021/
5 Reasons to Go in 2021
During my trip around the world, I was excited to backpack Cambodia in Southeast Asia for many reasons.
Ancient temple ruins set the scene for Hollywood movies, villages that float on water, and killing fields where the worst of humanity was witnessed.
Cambodia, a primarily rural country, is full of complexity.
In this post, I’ll share five reasons to visit the country, plus the best places to add to your Cambodia itinerary, all of which I hope will inspire you to spend time here, too.
Getting to Know Cambodia
Offerings for Buddha at Bayon ruins
Historical Influences
Over the last 2,000 years, Cambodia has been heavily influenced by Chinese and Indian culture, acting as a conduit to spread those influences to Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
One such influence has been Buddhism, written into the country’s constitution and practiced by 97% of the population.
Perhaps this is part of why Cambodian people are known to be so friendly.
As a practitioner of Buddhism, I loved being immersed in a country with such a rich tradition.
Today, there are more than 4,000 monastery temples across the country.
In the 12th Century, Cambodia’s Khmer Empire was the largest in Southeast Asia.
Their capital was Angkor, and it was during this time that Angkor Wat and Bayon were constructed.
Fast forward to the mid-19th Century, and Cambodia reached out to France for protection from Siam (now Thailand).
As a result, Cambodia was a French colony from 1857 to 1953.
The French language was taught in school. However, once the Khmer Rouge began waging their genocide in the mid-1970s, most educated, multilingual Cambodians were killed.
Modern-day Cambodia has benefited from its growth as a premier travel destination in the last 20 years.
The influx of travelers, expats, and businesses has also had an impact.
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
Learn About Genocide
When the Khmer Rouge took power in 1975, led by Pol Pot, millions of Cambodians were marched into the countryside to perform forced agricultural labor.
The educated class was tortured and killed en masse. Even babies, the most innocent form of human life, were brutally murdered by the regime.
An estimated two to three million Cambodian people died during the genocide or approximately 30% of the country’s population.
For this reason, you may not see many elderly Cambodians (over the age of 60), however as time passes, this effect is slowly fading.
I realize recommending visits to the Tuol Sleng Prison (aka S-21) and the Killing Fields at Choeung Ek, both in Phnom Penh, sounds like dark tourism.
By all accounts, it is. There’s nothing darker and few things crueler than genocide.
But, it’s critical for us as world travelers to educate ourselves on these atrocities so we can support efforts to prevent them in the future.
Phi-Lay on his motorbike
The People
A defining experience from my backpacking trip to Cambodia was spending time with Phi-Lay, a motorbike guide in Battambang.
I’d hired him to take me around the rural villages. We spent the day driving through green fields of rice and visiting colorful Buddhist temples.
We also made a somber stop at the Killing Caves (a genocide memorial).
Afterward, as I was eating lunch at a nearby restaurant, Phi-Lay shared his experience living through the genocide.
I hadn’t asked out of respect; however, I appreciated his willingness to share.
When we returned to Battambang at the end of the day, he invited me to dinner at his house with his wife and eight children. I said yes.
That night, I dined on curry-stuffed frogs at Phi-Lay’s home, and afterward, watched Bollywood DVDs together with his family.
I enjoyed the day so much, I hired him for the next day, too. And once again, he invited me over to dinner!
A few days later, after I arrived in Phnom Penh, I mailed Phi-Lay a few of the pictures I’d taken of him and his family. I hope he enjoyed them as much as I did.
Floating village on Tonle Sap lake
Wonderful Weather
Cambodia is in the northern hemisphere, and given its proximity to the equator, has fairly consistent temperatures year-round.
You can expect anywhere from 70 F for a low to 95 F for a high (21 to 35 C). Perfect for wearing a t-shirt and shorts day or night.
More importantly, there’s a wet and a dry season, which is good to know before choosing dates to backpack Cambodia.
The cool, dry season is from October to April, and the wet season runs from May to September.
I visited during the first few weeks of September and did experience some rain, but it wasn’t enough to cause any issues.
However, I did run into a delay when my minivan to rural northeast Cambodia had to detour around a very muddy, almost impassible stretch of road.
So, if you intend to get off the beaten path and spend more time in the countryside, perhaps it’s best to go in the dry season.
Enjoying the silence at a volcano crater lake
Natural Landscapes
Why you may wonder, was I going to Ban Lung in northeast Cambodia?
I’d learned there was a volcano crater lake (Boeng Yeak Laom) you could swim in, and that sounded swell to me at the time!
It was a heck of a long day in a crowded minivan to get there, but the journey was worth it.
The lake was completely undeveloped, except for a small wooden dock from which to stare out at the scenery or go for a swim. I hope that’s still the case.
To get there, I’d hired a motorbike guide who also took me to three local waterfalls, including one large one you could stand under without getting wet.
One thing I missed while backpacking in Cambodia was the beaches, specifically those around Sihanoukville.
Lonely Beach on Koh Rong and Otes Beach were highlighted as two of the best beaches in Southeast Asia by Thrillist.
The list could go on. The 18 days I spent backpacking in Cambodia were a truly wonderful experience I still savor years later.
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Dave is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Go Backpacking and Feastio, a food blog. He’s been to 65 countries and lived in Colombia and Peru. Originally from New York, Dave now calls Austin, TX home. Read the complete story of how he became a pro travel blogger.
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