Cambodia
Cambodia’s Khmer history is anchored by Angkor Wat, while Phnom Penh, countryside villages, and Tonlé Sap add essential context. Our guides cover temples, sunrise photography, Siem Reap, and rural travel.
About CambodiaBest Time to Visit
Nov - Feb is coolest and driest. Mar - May is hottest; May - Oct is rainy season, turning landscapes lush.
Time Zone
Indochina Time
UTC+7
Currency
Cambodian riel (KHR), United States dollar (USD)
Languages
Khmer
English proficiency varies; tourist areas usually offer the most support.
Editor’s Picks
Travel Guides
Angkor Wat Travel Guide: Temples, Sunrises, Photography, and Planning Tips
It is hard to fully describe Angkor Wat, a site so grand that entire city of Siem Reap was built around it. A labyrinth of ancient temples built nearly 1,000 years ago, and the largest religious site in the world – it is the icon against which all others are measured.
Read the guide
Travel Guides
The Ultimate South East Asia Travel Guide
From Thailand to Taipei, Sri Lanka to Vietnam - where to go, where to eat, and what to avoid.
Read the guideContinue Exploring Asia
View All Asia Destinations
Featured Guide
Lost in The Archives - Thailand, Lombok, and Angkor Wat Photo Diaries, 1 Year Later
Today, October 14th, marks the first anniversary of the trip that started it all - our Away Lands Inaugural journey. These are a few of the images from our fall abroad that have been lost in the archives, until now.
Read the guide
Cambodia Guides
View All 5 Posts
Photography
Into the Cambodian Countryside Photo Diary
We rode out of the city of Siem Reap and into the countryside to see a glimpse of authentic life in Cambodia.
Travel Guides
The Ultimate South East Asia Travel Guide
From Thailand to Taipei, Sri Lanka to Vietnam - where to go, where to eat, and what to avoid.
Photography
Lost in The Archives - Thailand, Lombok, and Angkor Wat Photo Diaries, 1 Year Later
Today, October 14th, marks the first anniversary of the trip that started it all - our Away Lands Inaugural journey. These are a few of the images from our fall abroad that have been lost in the archives, until now.
Travel Guides
Angkor Wat Travel Guide: Temples, Sunrises, Photography, and Planning Tips
It is hard to fully describe Angkor Wat, a site so grand that entire city of Siem Reap was built around it. A labyrinth of ancient temples built nearly 1,000 years ago, and the largest religious site in the world – it is the icon against which all others are measured.
Hotels
Film: Park Hyatt Siem Reap: Luxury Near Angkor Wat in Cambodia
We only spent a few days in Siem Reap, but we were overwhelmed with the history of Angkor Wat, the Oasis of The Park Hyatt, and friendliness of the people in the countryside.