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Cambodia Snapshot

Any time of the year is a good time to travel in Cambodia, with each season having its advantages. The climate in Cambodia is generally hot and humid throughout the year. Temperatures stay in the 30s most of the year, dropping back to the 20s at night. There are officially two seasons in Cambodia – wet and dry. During November to May you can expect dry conditions, while June to October will have wetter weather.
  • Cambodia weather chart

Eating and Drinking in Cambodia

  • Amok: This delicious dish consists of fish seasoned with coconut milk and chilli wrapped in a banana leaf and steamed. Found in up-market restaurants, cafes and markets – Amok is a national culinary treasure!
  • Baguettes: A remnant of Cambodia’s French-colonial past, fresh, crunchy baguettes are sold from street stalls and at markets - and make a great, low-cost breakfast or snack.
  • Tropical Fruit: Jackfruit, mangoes, bananas, pineapple, dragon fruit and watermelon are all plentiful in Cambodian. Get a street vendor to mix up a fresh juice or smoothie for a refreshing treat.
  • Transporting fruit to the market on a motor bike

Intrepid believes that one of the best ways to experience a country is by eating! Whether you're sampling street food, savouring a cheap eat or indulging in a banquet, there are endless options to choose from wherever you are in the world. Like most other Asian countries, rice, noodle soups and stir fries are common in Cambodia. Drawing on Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese cuisines, Cambodian food is strong in flavour but usually not as spicy as food from neighbouring countries.

Shopping in Cambodia

  • Silver Jewellery
  • Stone and Wood Carvings
  • Traditional Cambodian Scarves (known as ‘Kramas’)
  • Hand-Woven Baskets
  • Silk Clothing and Sarongs
  • Scarves

Markets are plentiful in Cambodia - from the large markets like the Central and Russian Markets in Phnom Penh, to the smaller, local markets in regional areas. As with most markets in Asia, bargaining for a good price is commonplace.

It's also a good idea to check with your local customs officials to ensure that you are able to bring certain items back into your home country. Australia and New Zealand generally have strict quarantine laws.

Supporting Grassroots Business

Supporting grassroots projects is something Intrepid encourages. While shopping in Cambodia, keep an eye out for these organisations that support local artisans:
KeoK’jay

KeoK’jay

#52Aeo, Street 240, Phnom Penh This clothing company was created to provide jobs for and empower women with HIV. Using organic cotton and natural dyes, the clothing is also environmentally responsible.

Artisans Association of Cambodia Boutique

#11b, Street 240, Phnom Penh This Fair Trade Organisation supports more than 50 handicraft groups across the country. Shop for silver jewellery, scarves, homewares and fashion, shopping here supports some of Cambodia’s most disadvantaged people including minority groups, people living with HIV, the disabled and other vulnerable people.

Accommodation

Travelling with Intrepid is a little bit different. We endeavour to provide travellers with an authentic experience to remember, so we try to keep accommodation as unique and traditional as possible.

When travelling with us in Cambodia you may find yourself staying in a:
Homestay

  • Homestay

  • Experience rural life while staying with a local family. Make new friends, eat traditional, home-cooked meals and explore the Cambodian countryside.

Transport

Intrepid believes half the fun of experiencing a new country is getting there, and getting around once there! Where possible, Intrepid uses local transport options and traditional modes of transport - which usually carry less of an environmental impact, support small local operators and are heaps more fun.

Depending on which trip you're on while in Cambodia, you may find yourself travelling by:
Remork

  • Remork

  • The Cambodian version of the tuk tuk is a fun way to get around and perfect for short trips.
Cyclo

  • Cyclo

  • Take the slow road and see Cambodia from the ground level while being pedalled through the streets by a friendly cyclo rider.
Bicycle

  • Bicycle

  • Get to know the countryside of Cambodia while riding a bicycle. Glide past fields of rice and wave hello to passing locals.

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Cambodia at a glance

  • 29
  • Phnom Penh (population 2,000,000)
  • 14.7 million
  • Khmer
  • KHR
  • (GMT+07:00) Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta
  • Type A (North American/Japanese 2-pin), Type C (European 2-pin)
  • +855

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