Cambodia travel guide

Planning a Vietnam and Cambodia itinerary is mostly a question of what to leave out. Vietnam alone stretches more than 1,600 km from north to south, so the two countries together are bigger than they look on a map. Vietnam brings cities, food, limestone landscapes and river life. Cambodia adds the temples of Angkor, a...

If Angkor shows you the monumental side of Khmer civilization, the Silver Pagoda gives you a closer look at Cambodia’s royal Buddhist traditions and national treasures. Known officially as Wat Preah Keo Morakot, it sits in the southern part of the Royal Palace complex in central Phnom Penh. It is famous for its silver-tiled floor...

Angkor Wat at sunrise on Monday, a steaming bowl of pho in Saigon by Thursday. It sounds like a dream itinerary, and the good news is that it is very easy to make real. Siem Reap and Saigon (also called Ho Chi Minh City) sit in two different countries, so the journey involves an international...

Connecting Saigon and Siem Reap is one of the most rewarding overland links in Southeast Asia, joining the energy of Ho Chi Minh City with the timeless temples of Angkor. Depending on how much time you have, you can close this distance in just over an hour by air, spend a day crossing by road,...

A Vietnam Cambodia itinerary for 3 weeks gives you enough time to cover Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, and Siem Reap without rushing, but most itineraries online are built for solo backpackers, not for families with kids or grandparents who need a slower, steadier pace. This guide lays...

Bangkok and Siem Reap are two of the most visited stops on a Thailand and Cambodia trip, and there are normally several ways to connect them, whether by air, bus, train, or private car. Right now, though, land border crossings between the two countries are closed to ordinary travelers, so flying is the only practical...

Are you wondering about the best way to travel from Phu Quoc to Phnom Penh? You'll be pleased to know that there are multiple options available to make this journey...

Phu Quoc is a stunning island tucked into the Gulf of Thailand. It sits closer to Cambodia than to most of mainland Vietnam, with pristine beaches, lush national park scenery, and a laid back island pace. That makes it one of the most rewarding add ons to any Cambodia trip. Reaching it takes a bit...