Visiting Cambodia

[Laan Yaa Mo]

Got shaken down on my first time into PP so I wasn't keen on wastin my time and money ever going back. Cambodian govt has been milking Merica for decades now and then talks **** about it during their "elections".Yeah you can pay in American Dollars but your change will always be in local currency which isn't even fit to wipe your ass with. I wouldn't care if it got nuked off the face of the earth. Pol Pot killed all the educated in that country and all that are left are the clever,sly and retarded. Talk all the **** you want about Thailand, at least if you follow their rules and are courteous and polite as a guest they prefer to let you be in peace and spend your money in the local economy. Rant over, but man **** Cambodia.

You need to back up your statements with true facts if you ever expect anyone to take you seriously. Otherwise you appear like an uneducated buffoon who makes things up and expects others to believe him. First, Pol Pot (Saloth Sar) did not kill every educated person in the country. Prove me wrong so you have can some credibility. What exactly do you mean by writing that only the clever, sly and retarded are left in that country? Your statement is obviously incorrect and ignorant. I agree the Cambodian currency is not worth anything in other countries, which puts the riel on the same footing as the kyat and the kip.

Would your sak yant teacher agree that it would be a good idea for Cambodia to be nuked.

As for your other points that you raised in your response, they were not part of your original post on this topic. I'll get to them once you've shown the facts to support your opinions stated above.

Finally, where did you get the idea that I live in Udon? I don't.

[Laan Yaa Mo]

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.” -Mark Twain

And then there's seeking....

[pipoz4444]

Visa Run

Phnom Penh airport is a dream to walk into/through.

35 USD for a Visa on arrival for some of us lucky ones. Just walk up to the second counter walk hand over the Passport + 35USD, then walk down to the end of the counter and within 5 minutes your name is called and the passport handed back, in a friendly manner, with the Visa inside.

Now, if you are not one of the lucky ones and come from some S*** H*** country such as *****, you must stop at the first counter (15 meters before the second one) fill out the Visa Application Form and hand your Documents to an Agent type guy (a young Cambodian guy in a Blue shirt), who will then take your Passport and App Form to the second counter, for that same process. As an unlucky one, you must stay firmly planted at the first counter and cannot approach the second counter. These Cambodians have got it correct and seem to appreciate those Tourists, who actually spend money inside their Country.

Then breeze through Immigration, say 2-3 minutes with no questions asked, onto Customs and hand over your Customs Declaration Form and then walk out the airport front door. No scan or search of the Bags, although an Xray machine is there, reserved for some.

After leaving through the airport doors, walk outside and you will get approached by a number of freelance taxi drivers/agent - just simply walk past them, find one of those other one of those young Cambodian guys in a blue shirt and he will lead you to a authorized Taxi and for 15 USD that Taxi will take you to Duan Penh or BKK hassle free. No asking for tip, just given him the 15 USD. If your a "Cheap Charlie" you can get a Tuk-Tuk for 10 USD, for the same ride downtown.

So for USD 50 will get you through the Airport and to the Hotel in down town PP. How long, about 50 minutes from stepping of the Plane to the Hotel, around midday time.

Not a bad Visa run experience.

pipoz4444

[Fuzzy Ken]

To realise a childhood dream to visit Angkor Wat, I made my first visit to Cambodia some 20 years ago. I liked it so much, promised myself to return as often as possible. Following several visits from Thailand, I decided to settle here, about 4 years ago.

In general, I have found Cambodian people both friendly and helpful, despite the fact that most are comparatively poor, a legacy of years of civil war, and outside interference.

My travels over the past 60 years, to almost 100 countries and territories, have been trouble free, apart from the occasional dispute, often due to misunderstandings with different languages and cultures etc. Usually though, resolved quickly and quietly, a friendly smile going a long way. It is however, important to realise that, “if you do not go looking for trouble, it is unlikely that you will experience any”

Whether you are doing a quick visa turnaround, or using your 30-day visa to investigate Phnom Penh, or perhaps places further afield, please visit my website www.fuzzykensblog.com for many useful hints, tips and advice, for all those intending to visit this country.

[Fuzzy Ken]

To realise a childhood dream to visit Angkor Wat, I made my first visit to Cambodia some 20 years ago. I liked it so much, promised myself to return as often as possible. Following several visits from Thailand, I decided to settle here, about 4 years ago.

In general, I have found Cambodian people both friendly and helpful, despite the fact that most are comparatively poor, a legacy of years of civil war, and outside interference.

My travels over the past 60 years, to almost 100 countries and territories, have been trouble free, apart from the occasional dispute, often due to misunderstandings with different languages and cultures etc. Usually though, resolved quickly and quietly, a friendly smile going a long way. It is however, important to realise that, “if you do not go looking for trouble, it is unlikely that you will experience any”

Whether you are doing a quick visa turnaround, or using your 30-day visa to investigate Phnom Penh, or perhaps places further afield, please visit my website www.fuzzykensblog.com for many useful hints, tips and advice, for all those intending to visit this country.

Not sure why but there is a problem connecting to my website so please try https://www.fuzzykensblog.com

[Potamoi]

I think is the aging phpBB backend does not resolve links automatically. One must use the link button to get the code to understand its a URL link thus surrounding the link with:

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[pipoz4444]

In general, I have found Cambodian people both friendly and helpful, despite the fact that most are comparatively poor, a legacy of years of civil war, and outside interference.

my website www.fuzzykensblog.com for many useful hints, tips and advice, for all those intending to visit this country.

You are so right FK.

For the short time that we were there and for the limited places we went, the Cambodian people that we interacted with were nothing but courteous, friendly and the experience was very pleasant. Given their daily lives are, to say the least, a toil for most of them, with many living day to day, they all seem to find a way to smile.

From the security guard at the ATM, to the lady serving in a restaurant, to a hotel doorman and even the old lady doing the foot massage, they all took delight in what they did, even for the pittance that they were paid and genuinely smiled for any tip they were given. It's hard not to feel guilty about one lifestyle or good fortune sometimes, when you see theirs.

Have nothing but respect for the Cambodian people that we came across, during our short visit.

pipoz4444.

[Fuzzy Ken]

I’ve often been puzzled by those doing visa runs, in such a hurry, that it appears to be a race against time, simply to see who can be out and back the quickest.

Like many countries, Cambodia has a 30-day tourist visa. I fully appreciate that some will be unable, or unwilling for various reasons, to stay the full 30 days. However, a few days or perhaps a week, would give opportunity to visit Phnom Penh, or places further afield and view the time away as a short holiday, rather than an obligatory inconvenience. After all, you have to travel to the border and pay for the visa anyway, so why not relax and get some additional value from it.

My website at https://www.fuzzykensblog.com has lots of useful information and many ideas on what to do and see, making it an excellent place to plan a visit to Cambodia. Furthermore, I would be happy to answer questions, and offer advice to anyone contemplating coming here.

[glalt]

Sihanoukville used to be my favorite holiday place to visit. Friendly people, bargain prices along with beautiful pristine beaches. THEN came the Chinese with casinos on every corner. Native businesses were priced out and paying exorbitant rents and property prices. Everything went downhill. I didn't believe that things were so bad and made one more trip to see for myself. That was my last trip and things were even worse than I had read about. Phnom Penh is still OK but not worth the expense and hassle to get there. As far as things to see, I have been to Anchor Wat and it is well worth a visit, BUT, I have been there and done that.

[Laan Yaa Mo]

I enjoyed my short time in Cambodia, in particular, visiting the old temples at Angkor. However, the highlight was my guide inviting me to his home for dinner and to meet his family.