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  1. indochinatraveller avatar

    RE: Cambodian cuisine

    by indochinatraveller 28 May 2012

    thank you all! at first i just planned to visit Phnom Penh, take a look at Central Market, then head to Siem Reap but now i think i'll…

  2. dogeatinghotchips avatar

    RE: Cambodian cuisine

    by dogeatinghotchips 26 May 2012

    I've had breakfast at Rikitikitavi, nice setting, carb in Kep is also good, especially with the fresh green pepper. However my pick in…

  3. paolo avatar

    RE: Cambodian cuisine

    by paolo 26 May 2012

    Quality varies incredibly in Cambodia. Most streetside foodstalls are very low key in terms of hygiene and quality of ingredients. Fried…

  4. uomo avatar

    RE: Cambodian cuisine

    by uomo 26 May 2012

    I may be shot down in flames for saying this but in my experience Cambodian cuisine is an oxymoron. Ok, there may be some dishes which…

  5. Jeraboa avatar

    RE: Some choices still to make

    by Jeraboa 25 May 2012

    I prefered Kampot to kep, theres a great choice of accommodation and a really laid back vibe, you can also stay on Koh Tonsay (rabbit…

  6. bigal1 avatar

    Re: Some choices still to make

    by bigal1 24 May 2012

    +Do I go to Battambang or do I go to Kampong Cham, Kratie and the Mekong+ I prefered Kampong Cham, Kratie +Do I stay in Kep or Kampot?…

  7. bigal1 avatar

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

    by bigal1 24 May 2012

    Sihanoukville is not my cup of tea either but it depends on what you are looking for. The best thing about Kep is the food the beaches…

  8. HenningWessel avatar

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

    by HenningWessel 23 May 2012

    Sihanoukville is not a resort Mecca. There is just one 5***** and one 4**** hotel. And neither are resorts. Kep's beach is about 180m…

  9. lamlee avatar

    Some choices still to make

    by lamlee 23 May 2012

    Still lots of planning to do before we go and then plans will change completely once we get there. I have 21 nights in Cambodia flying…

  10. CoraBrooke avatar

    RE: Sihanoukville to Ko Kong to Battambang???

    by CoraBrooke 08 May 2012

    Thanks everyone! I plan on trekking from Phnom Penh to Kep all the way to Ko Kong with stopovers in Kampot, S'noukville, and Monkey Island.…

  11. katzmo avatar

    RE: Sihanoukville to Ko Kong to Battambang???

    by katzmo 08 May 2012

    Oh and the bus to-from Kampot (the Kep bus) has broken down 3/4 times, but it's been part of the experience. Make sure and don't plan…

  12. katzmo avatar

    RE: Sihanoukville to Ko Kong to Battambang???

    by katzmo 08 May 2012

    Cora-- Most of what you've posted of your itinerary I've not personally done, though I've been in the area and heard the stories. What…

  13. fratt014 avatar

    Re: Sihanoukville to Ko Kong to Battambang???

    by fratt014 08 May 2012

    Hi, Ive just travelled around Cambodia for 2 weeks using public transport. I started in Phnom Penh and got the bus to Siam Reap which…

  14. montyman avatar

    RE: Sihanoukville to Ko Kong to Battambang???

    by montyman 06 May 2012

    1st time to Sth East Asia and you want to trek from Koh Kong to Battambang and without seeing Angkor wat? Kep is a seaside resort with…

  15. CoraBrooke avatar

    Sihanoukville to Ko Kong to Battambang???

    by CoraBrooke 05 May 2012

    Good Day All, About me: Solo female first time to SEA during rainy season this year. Flying round-trip to Phnom Penh and planning most/al…

  16. gershness avatar

    Minsk 125cc Soviet made classic moto! $400

    by gershness 03 May 2012

    Belorussian made Minsk 125cc moto to a loving home. The Minsk is machine enough to make Steve McQueen weep with envy that the Cold War…

  17. Herbie47 avatar

    RE: 6 weeks traveling South Vietnam and Cambodia Ideas!!

    by Herbie47 02 May 2012

    That is plenty of money, over $6,000 for 6 weeks, about $150 per day, well I spent $30 when I went to Cambodia and that was a single so…

  18. ShannonUnderwater avatar

    Re: Cambodia and Vietnam Scuba Diving

    by ShannonUnderwater 30 April 2012

    There is an island of the coast of Kep called rabbit island. We went out there to snorkel because there are no dive centres in the area....s…

  19. Invincible_Gamera avatar

    RE: Feedback requested - Vietnam or Cambodia?

    by Invincible_Gamera 23 April 2012

    *Cambodia* for the history and scenery of Angkor Wat, the history and craziness of Phnom Penh, the scenery and relaxation of Kampot (and…

  20. Herbie47 avatar

    RE: Cheap Island escape - anywhere in SE Asia

    by Herbie47 23 April 2012

    Myanmar you have to stay in licensed places, most of the islands are stiil off limits I believe. You could try islands off Kep in Cambodia,…

  21. davidcunderwood56 avatar

    Re: things to do/see

    by davidcunderwood56 17 April 2012

    I would suggest a trip down to Kampot for a few days, it's beautiful and you can travel to nearby Kep and the islands are such a fantastic…

  22. tools4fools avatar

    RE: Travel Time--Ekamai-Koh Kong

    by tools4fools 12 April 2012

    Don't detour via Poipet, it is a way longer trip. BKK-Trat about 4.5-5hrs, after that a bit over 1hr to the border. Another 4hrs next…

  23. Templeseeker avatar

    Re: itenary dilemma

    by Templeseeker 10 April 2012

    If you truly want to visit Cambodia - 2 nights in PP and 2 in Siem Reap is barely enough time to even look around. If you want beach time…

  24. Herbie47 avatar

    RE: recommends for good beach is s'ville all that bad!!!

    by Herbie47 09 April 2012

    For food and locals I suggest Kep/Kampot, beach at Kep is not great.

  25. sbruny avatar

    New hotel in Kep for Khmer New Year

    by sbruny 09 April 2012

    This week the first large luxurious hotel will open in Kep. Very nice restaurant and bar area. Starting rates very reasonable. Be the…

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