Tips For A Cheap Travel To Cambodia

Undoubtedly Cambodia is one of the most beautiful countries of the world. Many tourists have titled this place as 'The Pearl of Asia', thanks to its natural heritage and rich culture.

The Traveling expenses of Cambodia can be cheap or expensive depending upon your budget and taste. This is a place where both the misers and the extravagants can find their way out.

By paying only a moderate amount, you can stay at hotels that provide luxurious facilities like wi-fi, air conditioners, television and fridge. You can get everything here from budget hotels to three star resorts, from guest houses to a five star lavish living. Don't hesitate to ask for discounts in an off season.

Although Cambodian delicacies are not famous like Vietnam and Thailand dishes, but they provide food at reasonable prices with no compromise in the quality. You can taste roadside eateries from vendors or can dine with a royal touch in the luxurious restaurants of this country. Asian and Khmer restaurants are also famous here.

You would easily find various flights if you want to travel through Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. Many express boats are available for passengers but if you truly want to enjoy the landscapes than prefer road transport over boats. Bus service is also available which connects several towns of Cambodia and even prices are minimal. If the roads are not in a good condition then it is advisable to travel by pooling a taxi or trucks but both these rides are not comfortable. Railway services are no longer available because bus and water transport is more popular here.

Don't worry about the costs too much as visiting Cambodia is once in a life time opportunity.

Since Cambodia is a poor country so there is no harm in giving some tip to the locals here. Hospitality given by Cambodian is remarkable. Show some generous gesture and give a small tip to the waiters or house cleaning department that cleans your room at the hotels.

One could also consider donating some money at the famous Angkor vat temple especially if any monk actually shown you around; donation boxes are always present there.

Automated teller machines are a good option for foreign tourists and you can find these ATM booths in places like Battambang , Kompong Cham, Siem reap Phnom Penh and Poipet. ATM is also present at Poipet border while traveling from Thailand. It is essentially important to remain alert and vigilant while using these machines at night. Network of ANZ Bank is much extended here and you would find ATM booths in hospitals, near petrol stations and various other public places.

US Dollar is the dominant tourist currency of Cambodia. You don't have to go to any bank, if you have sufficient amount of US currency but having Riel (Cambodian currency) will not harm you. Some tourists have complained that the tour becomes costly if you rely too much on US dollars.

After reading all this information regarding money, I am sure you will not have any money issues while traveling in Cambodia.