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  1. HenningWessel avatar

    RE: Sihanoukville to Siem Reap one way

    by HenningWessel 27 May 2012

    They're taking out the rails one by one and straightening them. There won't be any train next year, especially now that the Australian…

  2. HenningWessel avatar

    RE: Bangkok to Coast or vice versa? And where on the coast to go

    by HenningWessel 25 May 2012

    No public transport between Pursat and Koh Kong but you can do it in a Camry in the dry season. No chance in the rainy season. Did it…

  3. bigal1 avatar

    RE: Bangkok to Coast or vice versa? And where on the coast to go

    by bigal1 24 May 2012

    I have only been through Trapeang Roung but I would suggest you choose either Trapeang Roung or Chi Phat. Not sure how much wild life…

  4. Njanin avatar

    Re: Bangkok to Coast or vice versa? And where on the coast to go

    by Njanin 24 May 2012

    From Battambang I'm potentially thinking of skipping Kampot and going to Chi Phat and Trapeang Roung. Considering the road developments…

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    Re: Bangkok to Coast or vice versa? And where on the coast to go

    by Njanin 24 May 2012

    Thanks, I had the option still of deciding whether I wanted to fly into Phnom Penh or Bangkok. Via Phnom Penh was thinking of going straight…

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    RE: Accidental or something else?

    by sbruny 27 April 2012

    Last week I drove Koh Kong to Pursat via the old smugglers highway. That use to be a spectacular hidden gem in Cambodia. Now it is one…

  7. dogeatinghotchips avatar

    RE: Asia by overground

    by dogeatinghotchips 20 March 2012

    There are no trains in Cambodia however there should be in the not too distant future all the way from Bangkok - PP - HCMC, could be another…

  8. yukhateeee avatar

    Battambang to PP - suggestions, itineraries, etc

    by yukhateeee 19 March 2012

    I'll be in Cambodia first week of April for about 10 days. After allocating a couple of days for PP & SR each, that gives me about 4-6…

  9. Cheese_Monkey avatar

    RE: Another Bus Accident (Cambodia))

    by Cheese_Monkey 08 March 2012

    Saw another unreported smash between a bus and lorry near Pursat a few days ago too. Hopefully the bus was empty, I'd be amazed if either…

  10. dogeatinghotchips avatar

    RE: Itinerary: 2 weeks thailand islands/beaches without usual destinations

    by dogeatinghotchips 04 March 2012

    If you have seen most of Thailand then Cambodia is certainly an option. You could spend a few days visiting Siem Reap. You could get the…

  11. conradoo77 avatar

    RE: Cambodia in 3 weeks - need a little help to organise my time.

    by conradoo77 27 February 2012

    Thank you so much for the answer! really appreaciate it. Just on is not clear "4 and 5.. BKK- SR. Then by bus to BTT and south shore."…

  12. HenningWessel avatar

    RE: Cambodia in 3 weeks - need a little help to organise my time.

    by HenningWessel 27 February 2012

    1. Pursat. 2. I took a half day trip to KL from Pursat. 3. BTT- SR. Don't take the boat from SR- PP. It's the biggest tourist scam in…

  13. conradoo77 avatar

    RE: Cambodia in 3 weeks - need a little help to organise my time.

    by conradoo77 25 February 2012

    if you say Kampong Chnang and kampong Luong so generally speaking I should experience Tonle Sap on its south side. T 1. If I decide to…

  14. HenningWessel avatar

    RE: Cambodia in 3 weeks - need a little help to organise my time.

    by HenningWessel 25 February 2012

    Biggest floating community is Kampong Luong, you reach it from Pursat. Better, or lets say more original, than anything on the north shore.…

  15. dogeatinghotchips avatar

    Re: TONLE SAP LAKE

    by dogeatinghotchips 11 February 2012

    The slow boat to Battambang from SR is nice to do, very scenic and takes you past floating villages The village of kompung Louong nr Pursat…

  16. HenningWessel avatar

    RE: 19 days in Cambodia...itinary help please

    by HenningWessel 09 February 2012

    I think if you go down the western parts you'll be seeing just as much of Cambodia as if you go down the eastern parts. One option could…

  17. HenningWessel avatar

    RE: Advice Wanted - Phnom Penh to Siem Reap (the long way)

    by HenningWessel 07 February 2012

    Phnom Penh- Koh Kong, cross the Cardamoms by mototaxi or shared taxi to Pursat- Battambong- Siem Reap. Unfortunately March/ April will…

  18. HenningWessel avatar

    RE: Siem Reap to Andoung Tuek

    by HenningWessel 02 February 2012

    Much more interesting way now is to go via Battambong and Pursat, cut accross to Veal Vong, then cross the Cardamoms to Koh Kong. Bus…

  19. HenningWessel avatar

    RE: Mondulkiri or Ratanakiri

    by HenningWessel 27 January 2012

    I took a CRV out to Pursat and then through to Koh Kong via Veal Vong recently. Easily done on scooters with an overnight in Veal Vong.…

  20. chilipepper21 avatar

    RE: Koh Kong to Pursat, Transport in Late Feb early March.

    by chilipepper21 27 January 2012

    Thanks. Got it all sorted this morn 1st thing. Campu had a $250 withdrawal limit, but took my USD into the ANZ to swap over and the…

  21. HenningWessel avatar

    RE: Koh Kong to Pursat, Transport in Late Feb early March.

    by HenningWessel 27 January 2012

    LOL! The main branch is at No. 23, Kramuon Sar (St. 114), Campu Bank Building, Sangkat Phsar Thmey II, Khan Daun Penh, 12209, Phnom Penh.…

  22. chilipepper21 avatar

    RE: Koh Kong to Pursat, Transport in Late Feb early March.

    by chilipepper21 26 January 2012

    Can you give me an address please? I'm staying @ Blue Tongue Cafe, # 39, Street 174.......in fact I think you recommended it :)

  23. HenningWessel avatar

    RE: Koh Kong to Pursat, Transport in Late Feb early March.

    by HenningWessel 26 January 2012

    I get new, +new,+ 100USD bills from Public Bank, sometimes with close to running serial numbers! Careful though, they stick together...…

  24. chilipepper21 avatar

    RE: Koh Kong to Pursat, Transport in Late Feb early March.

    by chilipepper21 26 January 2012

    OK - thanks HW. I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. Getting ready for Myanmar at the moment - need to visit one of the Banks her…

  25. HenningWessel avatar

    RE: Koh Kong to Pursat, Transport in Late Feb early March.

    by HenningWessel 26 January 2012

    Hey, argue for the transport, don't take my word for it. I didn't ask anybody, I guessed.

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