Cambodia

Hiring Apsara dancers

I am a photographer who will be in Siem Reap early November.
Can someone help, or direct me to a location where I could negotiate hiring one to three apsara dancers to use as models.
I would prefer negotiating with a dance academy or the girls directly (well not me, but a guide I would presume.) I do not mind paying a little extra for a chaperone or friend to help with costume and makeup.
This is low budget but may help someone with extra income.
I am told that many restaurants have apsara venues, would this be the logical place to start?
Any information would greatly be appreciated.
Thanks
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march in Cambodia: north or coast?

Hi there!

I need help with my itinary in Cambodia: after 2 days in angkor, I have 6 to 7 days to spend in Cambodia before my flight back on march 15,. at night from SR. I' m thinking about or going to Preah Vihear and Battambang or going to the coast (Island/diving?) any suggestions/recomm. for those days? Thought about coming back to SR for Khmer New Year, if it's worth it, so maybee only 4-5 days to spend.

Btw: What about the boat ride from SR to Battambang? Is there enough water left to do it?

Thanx!

Cambodia must sees / Bus from Siem Reap to Kampot

Hi
In May, I will be travelling with my son (15) to Cambodia for 13 days. We will arrive at Phnom Penh, then going to Siem Reap for 3 or 4 days. I am not yet sure how to continue. I like what I read about the Bokor National Park, and I would not exclude some lazy days on the beach (in or near Sihanoukville?)
Basically, we like ruins (he really does!), towns with old, nice (colonial) buildings, and want to experience some typical sceneries. The tour should not be too densely packed, we want to do it in a relaxed way.

Is there something I should add to the "list", a must-see? Or a better choice? (Boutum Sator National Park instead of the Bokor one?)

And a practical question: Is it possible to travel from Siem Reap to Kampot (or Sihanoukville) in 1 day? As far as I understand, we need to take the bus from Siem Reap to PP, and then continue. I suppose this might take some 10-12 ho... more »

Preah Vihear via Stung Trung Offroad Moto

Ok, I heard the Thai side is closed. That's a bummer.

But I hear people rave about off-roaring from Stung Treng to Preah Vihear.

Couple questions:

How many days to PV and back (in February)?

Where to rent from in Stung Treng?

Road conditions?

Where to stay at Preah Vihear (safely!)?

Do I really need a guide? I speak a bit of Cambodian and considered of medium biking ability.

DO NOT GO TO Prince Mekong Villa

Prince Mekong Villa: Do not even think about it!!

As seen in other reviews the owner seems to threat everybody the same: friendly on moments, but a complete fiasco in the end.

I have a long story to tell, but will first give the basic information short:

• the owner has a drinking problem
• the staff is exploited, works more than 12 hrs a day instead of going to school (17 years and younger), tips and fees you pay for services done by Tuc Tuc drivers etc never see the driver.
• he used mental and physical violence on me and I had the tourist police come in.
• he agrees on a price in the beginning but changes the bill in the end. When I wanted to get some more info about this he called in his friend who was supposed to be a "police man'" (in red shirt and without badge/license) and acted with a lot of violence. I am very worried about his staff and will take further steps for...

woman traveling alone?

Hello -

I am a 24 year old female and plan on traveling through Cambodia, Loas, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia alone this summer/fall. I have been told that Cambodia/Vietnam/Loas are particularly worrisome not only for safety reasons, but because there aren't generally hostels like there are in other countries. In other words, it would be difficult to meet people and also expensive because I'd be forced to rent out a single room for myself. I have never been to SE Asia, so I am going on what others say. I've travelled through South America on my own without a problem, but have relied on meeting people in hostels and renting out a bed in a dorm-type of hostel. I have an opportunity to travel with a friend but at inconvenient timing. I would like to travel for 3 months and just don't want to get stuck dishing out a lot of money (which, honestly, I can't afford to do) or feeling wo... more »

Hiring moto in Kep/Kampot???

Hi i was wondering if anyone had hired a moto in Kep/Kampot area?

For this area hiring a moto seems like the best way to get out and explore the surrounding area??
Only problem is ive never riden a moto lol

Any advice from anyone who has and especially in this area would be most welcome

Thankyou!!!!!