Posted by Robin Salvador on Feb 23, 2017
Backpacking Travel Guide to Cambodia
When I was backpacking in South East Asia, one of my friends advised me “Make sure you don’t miss Cambodia, it’s amazing.” I am still indebted to my friend for persuading me to visit this Masterpiece. I visited Cambodia at the end of my trip and it was like the climax of the whole adventure. Unfortunately, Cambodia has not received much appreciation, which it definitely deserves. Well, I think it’s because it’s simple and pure. If you are looking for shopping and glamour, Cambodia might not be your thing. It is a place for true nature explorers. My stay in Cambodia was fantastic and I will definitely visit it again. The only trouble I faced in Cambodia was lack of information about the cost, food and places to visit. I tried to connect with my friend but he was too busy in meetings, he is a business consultants in Dubai and it is quite difficult to have a long face time with him. I turned to internet and even the internet was short of guides and backpacking blogs about Cambodia. I don’t want my fellow backpackers to face what I faced. I am going to tell you all about Cambodia, the food, the cost, accommodation, the places and all that you need to know for having a fantastic trip. Accommodation The best thing about Cambodia is its dirt cheap. It is regarded as the cheapest spot of backpacking in Asia. A couple can spend a whole day for 25$ only. Mostly we stayed in guest houses having dorm beds. A double bedroom with all facilities was available with around 10$. Hotel rooms with television, air-con and an attached bathroom come by only 15$. Food The country is overall very good and unique in culinary arts. I tried a variety of their traditional food and simply loved them. You can have a heartiest delicious breakfast in less than a dollar. You must give a try to following foods during your stay. Fish Amok Fish Amok is a well-known traditional food of Cambodia. It is a thick fish based curry which is also very popular in Thailand. Khmer Curries Most of Cambodian curries are like Thai curries, both use coconut milk as a base with a subtle sweetness. However, the Khmer curries are not as spicy as the Thai, containing fewer quantities of chilies....
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