Category: Cambodia Travel
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Best Currency To Use For Vietnam, Cambodia, And Laos
If you’re planning to travel to Asia, it might surprise you what currency you should use, where you should use that currency, and why you should use it. In Vietnam, the standard currency is the Vietnamese Dong. If you plan on buying things within Vietnam, it would be good if you could have Vietnamese Dong…
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Guide To Visit Angkor Wat In Siem Reap Cambodia
I have been lucky enough to visit Angkor Wat many times. As I have visited many times, I fully understand why Angkor Wat is worth visiting. Angkor Wat is worth visiting. Even for people who may not be history buffs, I believe that Angkor Wat is still a great place to visit. There are so…
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Best Currency For Vietnam and Cambodia – An Insiders Guide
I live as an ex-pat in Vietnam and travel quite a bit to Cambodia. In both countries, I deal with understanding what currency is the best to use in these locations. The Vietnamese dong is the best currency to use in Vietnam, especially for taxis, restaurants, and small shops. Many taxis, shops, and restaurants will…
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How Old Is Angkor Wat? 12 Facts About Angkor Wat Cambodia
One of the most amazing places to travel in Cambodia is Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is located in Siem Reap and is a fascinating place to travel to. Angkor Wat was founded in the 12th century by the Khmer Empire; the Angkor Wat complex is over 1,000 years old. Even though the complex is over…
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Why Was Pol Pot Called Pol Pot? 10 Facts About Pol Pot
Pol Pott is one of those interesting political figures who forever changed Cambodia’s landscape. He was one of the biggest villains of his time. I have been to Cambodia and seen firsthand the destruction and killing fields from the Pot Pot era. Pol Pot is short for the French word Politique Potentielle; Pol Pot was…
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Why Are Cambodian Houses Built On Stilts?
When you travel to the Cambodian countryside, one of the first things you notice is these beautiful wooden houses raised on stilts. These houses are considered traditional Cambodian houses. Cambodian or Khmer houses are built on stilts to help protect the houses from floodwaters. The houses also have natural cooling systems that ensure the houses…