Cambodia

This February I spent 8 days traveling Cambodia. I entered into Cambodia over land from Bangkok to Siem Reap. I spent 3 days wandering around the ruins of Angkor Watt and environs. After that it was a couple of days in Phnom Penn, and then down to Sihanoukvile. From there I caught a boat which took me to the Thai border. I spent the night in Tratt, and then it was back to Bangkok the following day.

Cambodia was much more expensive than I imagined it would be.   The entrance fee to Angkor Watt for three days (you definantly need three days to apreciate Angkor Watt) was a steep $40.00 US.  Accomodations, though reasonable by developed country standards, were also high considering the basket case economy of Cambodia.  A double room in a guest house in Cambodia will run you between 5 and 6 US dollars a night, and meals are somewhere in the 2 dollar range.  Have this being said, allow yourself about 25 dollars a day for expenditures.  The most expensive part of the trip being Angkor Watt. 

Three days and four nights in Siem Reap will run you close to if not over $100.00 US.

Expensive or not... Cambodia is one of the best places I have ever visited.   Angkor Watt is by far the most impressive made made structures of its kind, and is a must visit for anyone intrested in Asian architecture, history, and religion.







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