Cambodia is still recovering from the after effects of the brutal Khmer Rouge rule and so it's like a country that's a bit unsure of itself. It has a lot to offer the rest of the world, stunning temples, a history wrought with pain and grief yet an underlying pride which shines through. And it costs very little to visit.
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Budget Accommodation in Cambodia
The cheapest way to stay is in a guest house which will set you back next to nothing if you're not overly fussy about quality. A lot of guesthouses include food and most have an outdoor chillin area for an evening beer.
A Traveller's Budget for Cambodia
To get around the country your best bet is by boat or bus. Check out the prices though as some routes by boat have vastly inflated prices and the bus is a much cheaper option. On other routes the prices are about the same. If you're travelling between Phnom Penh and Battambang take the train and sit on the roof if you've got a day free to make the journey, it takes a while... To get around the town you can get driven by cyclo (with pedals) or moto (with engine), arrange the fare before you get on and know where you're going.
It's easy to eat cheap in Cambodia, in fact it's usually cheaper to eat out than to do self catering. Chances are your guest house will have meals available if you want them but it's probably worth the experience of eating local.
Activities on a Budget
See the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh
Go to the Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng museum, it'd be rude not to
Check out the temples, temples, temples, there are a lot of them! And possibly the world's most impressive, Angkor.
Find yourself on still undeveloped tropical islands when you've seen your fill of temples, along the South Coast.
