Cambodia - Palm Wine Instead of Grape Wine - Angelish. Date of travel: Dec 2009
I have been to Cambodia 2-3 times now and every time I visit Cambodia, I never forget to buy palm wine produced by Confirel. The first time I visited Cambodia, I was afraid to taste any of the local food, especially anything that I never had before. But my second time, I was braver and started tasting something different, such as Prohok, sour mango pickle with salt and chili or sour mango with fish sauce .... yum :) When I visited the night market, I was introduced to the palm wine, and palm sugar. The first wine I tasted was pineapple palm wine, which contained only 8% of alcohol. The wine has a little sweetness from pineapple. It's different from grape wine in a good way. It's light and fresh, fit well for a lady or whoever does not like alcoholic drink. Another one I tasted was Jaya, which they called Palm Whiskey. Jaya has a great taste for a 40% alcoholic drink. I enjoyed it a lot. Next time you visit Cambodia, don't forget to switch your grape wine habit and try palm wine instead. I guarantee you will like it. You can find palm wine at any supermarket especially in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, at restaurant, mini marts, etc.

Otres beach Sihanoukville - Tom Jarvis. Date of travel: Aug 2009
Cambodia - In many of the reviews I have read regarding Accommodation on Otres beach Sihanoukville I have found that many of them are out of date as they state there is little or no accommodation when in fact there is a wide selection of beach bungalows and rooms to choose from. Also many state that Otres beach is unsafe at night time, with normal levels of precaution Otres beach is quite safe. This beautiful beach has long been the hidden treasure of Cambodia's coastal town Sihanoukville, with a much quieter beach than those nearer to the town. There are many beach bars offering bungalows and rooms for guests at very reasonable prices and can start from as little as $5 for a basic room or a little more for one with a shower. There are beautiful views of the nearby Islands from Otres beach and some of the most fantastic sunsets that can be seen in South East Asia. Also boat trips can be arranged from many locations and kayaks can be hired to explore the coastline by yourself. This beach is now becoming more popular as a new road has been created making access easier.

sihanoukville - Alex Loeb. Date of travel: Nov 2008
It was a nice reprieve from the dusty and hot Phnom Phen but the beaches of neighboring Thailand are much better. I had to shop around for good deals for hotels on the beach and they ran for about 10 dollars a night. There are cheaper options removed from the beach but I wouldn't recommend them as the city itself is rather industrial and unpleasant. If you can move on from here to Kep, which isn't sandy but is much more scenic, do so.

Kep - Alex Loeb. Date of travel: Nov 2008
Very scenic small town on the water. It has the feel of forgotten ruins and the lack of tourists only confirms these suspicions. Most budget accommodation is generic and costs around 6 dollars. Rent a motorbike and take a tour of the coastlines. Little shacks next to town have the best seafood in Cambodia. Make sure to avoid the tourist trap restaurant directly on the turnoff into town. There isn't much to do here besides relax so bring a book.

Kep - Cambodia - Guillaume. Date of travel: Jun 2008
It was my second trip in Cambodia and I decided this time to visit some place where I didn't go last year. So I been to Battambang, Kratie, Stung Treng, Kompong Cham, Sihanoukville of course, Phnom Penh, Kampot and Kep. Wonderfull trip!!! But the best was in Kep!

Beautiful Cambodia - Dre. Date of travel: Jan 2008
There is more than only Angkor in Cambodia!!! Even two weeks wasn't enough in Cambodia. A few places I have been in Cambodia: Ratanakiri, Kratie, Battambang,Kampot, Kep, Kirirom and all the places where really beatiful and different from each other. The Cambodian people are very friendly. If you need some travel advice in Cambodia I can recommend Local Adventures Cambodia.

Cambodia - Sue Anderson. Date of travel: Oct 2007
Our guide met us at 7AM and after a noodle breakfast he took us to the boat dock at the Victoria Hotel to begin our 4 hour trip up the Mekong River to Phnom Penh Cambodia. The boat was called the Blue Cruiser and it was wonderful! We made two stops- one at the Vietnamese border and one at the Cambodian border. The boat served us a light lunch on the way. We arrived in Phnom Penh to find our new driver waiting for us. He took us to our hotel (Asia Palace) which was very nice. Phnom Penh seemed to have more cars than motor bikes which was a surprise. In the afternoon we took a tuk tuk to the Russian Market which was a wonderful place to buy Cambodian crafts. In the evening we took another tuk tuk to the FCC (Foreign Correspondents Club) for dinner. The food was Khmer and very good. The next morning, our local guide met us and took us out to the Killing Fields. It is a small area with a stupa with the skulls that were dug up in it as well as the pits where they people were buried. In the afternoon we toured the Wat Phnom Pagoda and the Royal Palace. The next morning, our driver took us to the airport for our flight to Siem Reap. Our driver and guide were at the airport to meet us and take us to our hotel (Angkor Star Hotel). In the afternoon we had our first look at Angkor Wat on our way to Angkor Thom including the south gate, Bayon, the Palace, and the Terrace of the Elephants. That night we went to a dinner with a show. There are several of them in Siem Reap. In 1990, there were three hotels in Siem Reap. Now there are over 100. It is a booming town! The next day we got an early start. Our first stop was Banteay Srey, the temple of women, then to Preah Khan Temple. In the afternoon we finally toured Angkor Wat. It is enormous and amazingly well preserved. The next day we met our guide at 8 AM and toured four more smaller temples in the morning. After lunch we drove to Tonle Sap Lake which is so large you can’t see across it! Tour Operator: Discover Mekong

Siem Reap Adventure - Sauterelle. Date of travel: May 2007
Siem Reap was a great place. Loved the people and the ambience. If you're looking for shopping malls this is certainly not the place to be. But if you're looking for adventure, historical place, this is a superb place!

Culture Shock - Jose Kokkad. Date of travel: Dec 2005
If you enjoy culture shocks, just try crossing the border from Thailand and take the Poi Pet to Siem Reap route. The ancient temples at Angkor are worth the effort. A boat ride on the enormous Tonle Sap lake and a view of the floating village are an absolute must. (there is a floating church too!) Tour Operator: None

For the intrepid traveller - Pushpa Kurup. Date of travel: Dec 2005
Cambodia is a haven for the intrepid traveler. The ancient temples of Angkor at Siem Reap present a sad picture of a lost civilization. Centuries of neglect by humans and encroachment by the jungle have devastated the magnificent stone structures. The Ankgor Wat, and the Bayon and Baphuon temples are not to be missed. You pay an entrance fee of 20USD for a one-day visit (which is not enough time to view all the temples). A three day pass would cost you 40 dollars and a 7-day pass 60 dollars. For a few dollars more you can go up in a balloon for a 10-minute aerial view. The magnificent Tonle Sap lake is just a stone’s throw away from Siem Reap. This little town has hotels, motels and guest-houses with room tariffs ranging from 3 dollars to infinity. Tuk-tuks and motorcycles are the best modes of transport. A boat ride on the lake past the Floating Village is a rare delight. One can even take a boat to the capital Phnom Penh, a journey of 6-7 hours. The supermarkets at Siem Reap are well-equipped with food products, rubies and sapphires, handicrafts and liquor. Angkor beer is a favourite with locals and tourists alike. If you need a change you can buy a bottle of scotch with a snake inside! (No, I’m not lying or exaggerating. Go there and see for yourself!) The Old Market is a great place for bargains. All transactions are in US dollars and the virtually worthless Cambodian Riel is used merely as a substitute for coins. Petrol is sold in Pepsi cans in all roadside shops. Several cars have no number plates. I was told that this was more convenient because registration of vehicles involved payment of heavy tax. The cars are brought from neighbouring Thailand and sold at cheap prices. A person from the developed world would be shocked at such examples of overt lawlessness, but my Indian psyche took it all in with mild amusement. The roads are pathetic and many of the bridges look like they would collapse at any moment. So the chicken-hearted should take the flights. For the adventurous ones, I recommend air-conditioned taxis. Border-crossing from Thailand can be a harrowing experience, so go for it only if you thrive on thrills and challenges. Tour Operator: None