Cambodia
Travel to Cambodia for a holiday or city break
Arriving in Cambodia, you notice right away that the tuk-tuks have more personality than some of your old school teachers. Popular things to do or visit include Angkor Wat, which locals sometimes call just 'the temple' like it’s around the corner from their house, and the floating villages, where houses drift along like lazy ducks. Street food here will either change your life or at least your travel pants size. Oh, and if you hear someone talking about the best hotel in Cambodia, don’t believe them; last week, I met a guy who swore his guesthouse had a resident monkey, but it turned out to be just the owner’s cousin.
Local weather in Cambodia
Spring
warm & sunny
Summer
warm & sunny
Autumn
warm & sunny
Winter
mild & temperate
Best places to visit in Cambodia
These popular destinations have a lot to offer for you next holiday or city break.
Travel destination popular things to do or visit in Cambodia
Stepping into Phnom Penh, you might get handed a coconut before you even unpack your bag. The best hotel in Cambodia, depending on who you ask, could be a riverside palace or a room with a gecko for company—sometimes both, if you’re lucky or unlucky, depending on your stance on lizards. Exploring the local markets, you’ll find things for sale that aren’t so easily described, from fried tarantulas to T-shirts saying ‘I survived the bus to Sihanoukville’. If you’re after something less crunchy, the Mekong sunset cruises offer a chance to see fishermen, snacking kids, and the occasional lost sandal drifting by.
Long-term travelers sometimes stay so long they forget what day it is, and who can blame them? In Siem Reap, popular things to do or visit include sunrise at Angkor, but nobody talks about the race for the best sunrise photo spot, which can get intense—bring elbows, not just a camera. Kampot, a town where time seems to walk instead of run, is a place to find pepper farms and, rumor has it, the best hotel in Cambodia where the breakfast serves itself (not really, but once my eggs did try to escape the plate). And if you ever get lost, just ask for directions; someone will point with their whole hand, and you’ll be back on the road before your coffee gets cold, or maybe not, because the coffee is always iced.
Accommodations in Cambodia
Discover the best accommodations for Cambodia and start planning your holiday.
