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Field notes, trip ideas and local life, from our team in Cambodia.
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A one-month, 2,500 km Cambodia motorbike loop through the Cardamom Mountains, coast, Mekong and eastern highlands, with stages and road lessons.
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Start with La Plantation for a pepper-farm visit near Kampot, with BoTree as a lakeside alternative. Tour choices, tasting and booking checks.
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Choose between Kampong Khleang village life and guided birdwatching at Prek Toal, with practical questions about routes, transfers and booking.
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Compare Techo Airport's AEB bus corridor and advertised Grab option. Choose by hotel location, luggage and the final journey from your bus stop.
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Plan Tini Tinou in Siem Reap: festival dates are 17–19 November 2026, with ticketed shows on 18–19 November. Find the official booking route.
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Entry, the course, bib collection and getting to Angkor: plan race day from Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, another province or abroad.
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Traditions, public holidays and 2026 announcements: practical information for an outing near home or a trip to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.
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Understand Pchum Ben, Cambodia’s ancestors’ festival, with 2026 dates, pagodas in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, etiquette and practical travel advice.
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Choose the day you want to spend there, then check the journey. Two ways to add one region without filling every spare night.
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Three island nights give you two full days between journeys. Decide whether that is the beach stay you have in mind before booking.
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Keep the route simple, decide what can move, and give outdoor days a second opportunity. A ten-day framework for travelling with the weather.
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Estimate your Cambodia trip budget with our free calculator: days, travellers, comfort and shared costs, plus three two-week examples.
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Angkor, activities beyond the temples, child seats, rooms and island transfers: practical choices for your family’s Cambodia trip.
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Choose destinations by the experience they add, then weigh detours, transfers and time on the ground.
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Compare transport by door-to-door time, group cost and the day it leaves you, rather than headline fares alone.
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Hotels, guides, transport and evenings out: what to book once your dates are fixed, and what to decide when you get there.
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From your first ideas to your personal journal: how Hélène and Sébastien plan, refine and support your Cambodia trip.
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Compare two realistic Cambodia trip outlines, count nights and transfers, and adapt the pace for children or a slower journey.
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Start from scratch or refine your ideas: discover how we design your Cambodia trip, from the first conversation to your personal travel journal.
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Pick a fresh noodle bowl, comforting rice porridge or savoury broth with The Map’s own photos and practical ordering tips.
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Two temple days can fit into three hotel nights. Four nights adds a day for Siem Reap itself. Decide which stay you actually want.
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Compare Old Market, Kandal Village, Wat Bo, the Royal Gardens and quieter outskirts before choosing a Siem Reap hotel.
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Four nights in Siem Reap, two or three in Phnom Penh: what each night adds, and how your flights can avoid unnecessary backtracking.
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A practical arrival checklist for Siem Reap airport: choose a transfer, prepare payment and plan a relaxed first evening.
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Compare Koh Rong, Koh Rong Samloem and Koh Sdach by atmosphere, bays, community and transfer complexity before choosing where to stay.
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Compare four Siem Reap lunch restaurants by cuisine, setting, location, current service information and social impact.
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A practical guide to Angkor etiquette: clothing, worship, photography, stonework, marked routes, smoking, litter and responsible conduct.
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Learn why the Tonlé Sap River reverses, how Cambodia’s wet and dry seasons transform the lake, and what visitors can expect at different times of year.
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A short guide to the krama, the checked cloth woven into Cambodian daily life, and the practices UNESCO recognised in 2024.
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Who built Angkor Wat, when and why? Ten facts about its history, Vishnu, towers, galleries and living heritage to read before your visit.
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GEO gave Cambodia its August 2026 cover and a thirty-page feature — and listed The Map's free printed guide among the practical essentials for Angkor.
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Cambodia's five UNESCO World Heritage properties, from Angkor and Koh Ker to the memorial sites, with context to help plan a thoughtful visit.
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Seven places to visit in Cambodia beyond Angkor, from Koh Rong Sanloem and Tonlé Sap to Kratie’s dolphins, crater lakes and mountain landscapes.
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Twelve national parks and protected landscapes in Cambodia, from Kirirom and Virachey to Koh Rong and Phnom Aural, with ideas for planning a visit.
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A short guide to five Khmer dishes worth knowing before you visit Cambodia — fish amok, lok lak, Khmer red curry, num banh chok and bay sach chruk.
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Compare 10 Siem Reap shops for Cambodian silk, pepper, rattan, art and local gifts. Choose a few useful stops, with map links and practical buying tips.
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Four places for vegetarian food in Siem Reap: Ojas, Brother Bong, New Leaf and Banlle, with a quick comparison, locations and menu links.
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Compare 8 of the best Italian restaurants in Siem Reap for pizza and pasta, with neighbourhoods, what to order, Google Maps links and 2026 checks.
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Riel and US dollars, ATM fees, card payments and Bakong Tourist: practical advice from our experience in Cambodia, with a guide to paying by QR code.
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How to spend one day in Phnom Penh: museums, the Central Market, Khmer lunch, local boutiques, the Royal Palace and rooftop bars — a curated itinerary by The Map.
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Six quieter temples to visit around Siem Reap — from Ak Yum and Phnom Bok to Beng Mealea, Ta Nei, Phnom Krom and Banteay Samré. A calm alternative to Angkor Wat.
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Three romantic evenings in Siem Reap, from an Apsara show at The Mansion to a lotus dinner among the flowers and a tuk-tuk food experience with The Lux.
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From the SOSORO Museum to the Royal Palace and PSE, here are five meaningful places to visit in Phnom Penh for history, craft and culture.
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Compare nine spas from our Siem Reap selection, with locations, official menu links and tips for choosing a massage or a longer spa visit.
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Fourteen useful Khmer expressions, Khmer script to copy and numbers for prices: a practical guide for cafés, markets and everyday travel.
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Compare eight Phnom Penh rooftops for sunset drinks, dinner or a night out. Use the location map and practical tips to choose your evening.
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