"Overland Through Cambodia" Cambodia by BorderHopper

Cambodia Travel Guide: 9,222 reviews and 20,764 photos

A Khmer elder relaxing amongst the ruins

Photos & Stories of my 3 Trips to Cambodia

Cambodia was a true adventure. I didn't know what to expect but I did know that Cambodia was given 4 stars in an older copy of 'Worlds Most Dangerous Places'. At first the danger element was an attraction for me but when I finally got there I saw that Cambodia was far from the worlds most dangerous place and that the book was all hype. Chechneya, Algeria, Columbia, and any American inner city can be called dangerous but Cambodia is now a top tourist destination for adventure travellers. It's a country rich in history that was stained by one decade of genocide and it's now making a glorious comeback. In February of 1999 we traveled overland from the Vietnamese/Cambodian border to the Cambodian/Thai border...and what an adventure it was!

Pros and Cons

Pros:The spectacular & wonderfully preserved temples of ancient Angkor
Cons:Bad roads, land mines & one legged beggars
In a nutshell:Enjoy the modern & ancient Khmer culture...just don't step on a land mine!

Last visit to Cambodia: Feb 1999
Intro Updated Apr 2, 2004
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JessH Apr 13, 2009 at 12:55 AM Report Abuse

Hi James. I really enjoyed reading your pages on this fascinating country... I truly hope to visit one day. But for now, I'm returning to the wilderness of Scotland this summer :-) Greetings from the desert sands of Dubai / Jess
mizzzthanggg Mar 29, 2005 at 5:32 PM Report Abuse

very nice array of tips! we have some similar photos and experience e.g the lil child in the boat with her family, i have a very similar one! thanx for dropping by my Niger page. Do check out the Niamey one too, that has a bit more on the capital. Cheers!
jennykp Apr 21, 2004 at 2:50 PM Report Abuse

I really love this page you did on Cambodia. I am dying to go there. Your descriptions and during your time there are very touching. The photos are amazing. You really captured some great moments!
deecat Apr 17, 2004 at 4:10 AM Report Abuse

Your adventures are always fascinating, but this one is touching. "Rag Doll" brought me to tears. Visiting the killing fields was incredible. Your photos of the people are magnificent. You are a true traveler.
awayhome Dec 23, 2003 at 2:05 PM Report Abuse

Heheheheh=)))) have a nice day.. see you home xoxoxoox
LotusV8 Nov 17, 2003 at 12:17 PM Report Abuse

Great tips - they will be useful when I go to Indochina in february 2004
travelinxs Oct 24, 2003 at 12:59 PM Report Abuse

Another first rate page James. You are becoming my guru!! Cheers mate.
alirom Jan 18, 2003 at 3:36 AM Report Abuse

ok...take care....miss you...
nomorewars Jan 18, 2003 at 2:51 AM Report Abuse

I will keep this in mind when I arrive in Cambodia in 3 months.
caffeine_induced78 Jan 14, 2003 at 5:57 PM Report Abuse

Great tips! You are true adventurer.