Cambodia has had an unfortunate history, and is still recovering from the terrible Khmer Rouge regime. However, the country has lots of rich history behind it, and houses Angkor Wat, one of the greatest historical sites in the world. Siem Reap is a must see place, for travelers and architecture freaks alike!


Budget (2014): If you stay in dormitory rooms and stick mostly to street food $15 per day is possible. You should be fine with $20. Angkor Wat admission is $20-60, depending on which pass you buy. If you don't go to Angkor Wat (but please, go to Angkor Wat) then your budget will be closer to $15 per day. If you do go, a $20 daily budget should be plenty.

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Battambang

A pretty standard, large city in Cambodia. The city itself is rather boring, but there are attractions nearby, including mountain temples, bat caves, and a bamboo train.

Kratie

Sleepy little town, alongside the Mekong River. I really dig the relaxed vibe of the city. It's a great respite from the busy Phnom Penh, and there are dolphins nearby. It is also close to Laos, so a great place to stopover before catching a minivan/bus.

Phnom Penh

Largest city in Cambodia, also the capital. It's ok, I guess - not really a huge fan of the vibe. For a city so modern, I was surprised by the terrible sidewalk/road infrastructure. It's a pain to walk around, and is also slightly more expensive than other places I've been. There are nearby sites such as the killing fields (which I decided to skip).

Siem Reap

Fantastic place, home to the Angkor Wat complex. It has become a tourist town, but retains a wonderful vibe. There is a large marketplace downtown, as well as the awesome Pub Street, where you can get 50 cent beers. There are also lots of cool museums to check out.