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posted
22-Nov-2009 18:57
by: DougG »

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22-Nov-2009 20:29
by: Cocodrilo »

1 replies , 34 views location: Cambodia

share taxi to Bang Melea temple

The day after tomorrow or Wed, my friend and I will head out to Bang Melea early in a taxi. We'd be happy to split the cost with one or 2 other people. I'm guessing it's 30 to 40 $ total. I'll check this email tomorrow night to see if there's any interest.

Or drop a note at our hotel, which is My Home at #142, St. Psar Krom--for Doug or Karin.

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22-Nov-2009 14:13
by: cambofest »

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22-Nov-2009 14:13
by: cambofest »

0 replies , 24 views location: Cambodia

Don't miss Cambodia's indie film fest, CAMBOFEST, December 4-6

If you're heading to Cambodia around early December, be sure to check out Cambodia's only international, indie film festival, CAMBOFEST, now in its 3rd year - CamboFest features new movies from around the world (including Cambodia, of course)

This year's CamboFest takes place along Cambodia's south coast in Kampot (close to Kep and Sihanoukville), from December 4-6, and will be held in a vintage Cambodian movie house which is being revived especially for CamboFest.

        • Seven international filmmakers attending ****

See movie lineup, schedules, and more info @ http://www.cambofest.com

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22-Nov-2009 12:47
by: chillinscottie »

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22-Nov-2009 12:47
by: chillinscottie »

0 replies , 37 views location: Cambodia

crazy cambodian experiences and diving

hey all,
ill be travelling to cambodia at the end of january for a month. im currently planning up my trip and have all the usual temple/dolphin/beach/lake stuff in there but am looking to add some 'off the beaten track' activities to my trip.

has anyone got ANY suggestions for some unique/crazy/weird experiences they have experienced or heard about in camodia? im open to any ideas really as i like to make the most of it while im in a country

also has anyone done any diving in cambodia? which is a good dive company and is it worth doing as ive read the dive sites arnt exactly the worlds best??????

and, for anyone whos already been there, how many days would you recommend spending in PP to cover all the must dos of the city?

last of all, how long should i allow for a trip from pp to kratie to see the dolphins?????? will 2 days be enough including the journey there n bac... more »

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posted
22-Nov-2009 03:37
by: Epiri »

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22-Nov-2009 15:24
by: GorShar »

2 replies , 108 views location: Cambodia

Siem Reap To Bangkok by BUS

Hello all,

Has anyone done this trip recently? because i am planning to do it now in December my problem is that i have a plane to catch in Bangkok at 18 and i'm not sure how much time does it takes to get to Bangkok from Siem Reap, does anyone knows the bus schedules ? Is it possible to get a Bus in the morning and get in Bangkok in mid afternoon?

I have read that the road is much better now than it used to be, but i am not sure if doing it in one day or get out the night before.

Thank you

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posted
21-Nov-2009 21:25
by: yelbo »

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21-Nov-2009 21:25
by: yelbo »

0 replies , 49 views location: Cambodia

winter weather in Cambodia

I'm moving from China into Laos in mid December, and I have a bunch of warm clothes - coat, gloves, thick warm sleeping bag and so on.
I'm planning on being in Laos / Cambodia / Thailand till mid February, and want to do some trekking and camping out.
Will I be needing any warm gear, or can I send it home before entering Laos?
Would a small thin sleeping bag be enough for camping?

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posted
21-Nov-2009 19:19
by: mangoholic2 »

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23-Nov-2009 02:18
by: mangoholic2 »

2 replies , 53 views location: Cambodia

Suggestions on Camboidan horror (and other) films

On my way out of Phenom Penh I am planning to pick up some local Cambodian films. I've heard that they specialize in horror films (and that when they plan in the theaters the director sends in actors wearing costumes to run through the aisles screaming and scaring people). Is this so? Can anyone suggest some classic Cambodian horror films, and films from other genres?

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posted
21-Nov-2009 14:47
by: beachlou »

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22-Nov-2009 01:06
by: Cocodrilo »

6 replies , 207 views location: Cambodia

2 Weeks in Cambodia?

Hello

We have found ourselves with 2 weeks in Cambodia, starting in PP and a flight out of Siem Reap. Any ideas how we can fill the 2 weeks? We're backpacking with a small budget. We'll obviously do the temples and killing fields but don't think that will take 2 weeks.

Thanks 

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posted
20-Nov-2009 19:26
by: angsta »

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22-Nov-2009 19:55
by: angsta »

5 replies , 118 views location: Cambodia

Travel Agents PP

Anyone had any good experiences booking flights with travel agents in Phnom Penh?

Many Thanks

Angsta

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posted
20-Nov-2009 13:58
by: fuzzybear1 »

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21-Nov-2009 08:08
by: toldya »

5 replies , 95 views location: Cambodia

Direct flights from PNH to Manila coming?

Good news for frequent Philippines-Cambo commuters like myself: Cebu Pac to (probably) launch direct MNL-PNH flights early next year. Story here

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posted
20-Nov-2009 05:25
by: alicat1969 »

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22-Nov-2009 23:21
by: alicat1969 »

4 replies , 112 views location: Cambodia

Vietnam Visa in Sihanoukville

Hi there - sorry if this has been asked before but I have looked......
I have read somewhere that you can get your Vietnam Visa in Sihanoukville in a day - is this right? We're planning to go to Phu Quoc from there, and it would be very handy if you can.....if not I'll crack on and sort it out before I go .Thanks all.

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posted
20-Nov-2009 04:17
by: happytraveller08 »

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20-Nov-2009 16:09
by: HenningWessel »

1 replies , 93 views location: Cambodia

Budget three day tours??

Hi I will be in Siem Reap in Cambodia for only 3 days in March 2010 and wanted to know if anyone knows of a good no frills tour - either starting in Bangkok or at Siem Reap ?

Many thanks
happytraveller08

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posted
20-Nov-2009 04:10
by: happytraveller08 »

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21-Nov-2009 17:01
by: davey82 »

8 replies , 189 views location: Cambodia

Cheapest flights from Bangkok to Siem Reap

Hi I wonder if anyone has recently flown from BKK to Siem Reap and what the cheapest airline is at the moment?
Many thanks
happytraveller08

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posted
19-Nov-2009 21:42
by: zuziaj »

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20-Nov-2009 18:52
by: d_lily »

3 replies , 152 views location: Cambodia

Vietnamese dongs in Cambodia

Hello everyone,
We are going to Cambodia from Vietnam and have some Dongs left. Is there any chance we can exchange them to Riels in Cambodia?
Thanks in advance

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posted
18-Nov-2009 00:12
by: mercutio1285 »

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19-Nov-2009 22:28
by: JimCA2 »

6 replies , 244 views location: Cambodia

Accommodation July/August 2010

Hi. I'm looking for accommodation in Phnom Penh for July and August 2010. I would like to have a single room with an own bathroom. Wireless internet access is a must-have. Price per night can be up to €20 (US-$30). The hotel should be situated between 'Blvd Samdach Preah Sihanouk' and 'Blvd Mao Tse Toung', or at least in walking distance to the 'Olympic Stadium' or the 'Royal Palace'. Thanks for your support.

Edited by: mercutio1285

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posted
17-Nov-2009 14:48
by: nads2 »

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19-Nov-2009 20:54
by: ang40 »

4 replies , 254 views location: Cambodia

Bokor Hill Station & still worth going to Kep/Kampot

I’m planning on travelling round Mekong region for 2 months (Dec & Jan) & was planning on travelling from Mekong Delta & Phu Quoc into Kep/Kampot to see Bokor Hill Station and the great views, but have read it’s shut completely at the moment.

Anyone know when it’s likely to open up again and whether it will still have the rustic charm or just a massive commercial construction site?

If not is worth skipping Kep/ Kampot altogether (I’m not sure near the end of my trip I’ll still be able to handle more caves with temples inside like Phnom Sorsia & Chnork) and just going to Sihanoukville?

Thanks in advance.

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