The plateau where Sen Monorom is located is about 3000 feet above sea level, making it a cool region for Cambodia. The climate plays a particularly important role and you'll need to consider it in your travel plans. The rainy season makes access to the town complicated because of landslides. As for winter, don't forget your fleece, because it gets cold at night!

Refreshing Sen Monorom, perched on its plateau...

Sil Island is called that because of the numerous silk weavers who perpetuate their skills. You can spend a day here , cycling around and discovering the real, authentic Cambodia.

Silk Island - a haven of peace in the middle of Phnom Penh

Follow the guide to discover the secrets of Angkor! The temples don't stop with Angkor Wat. If you take the time to travel just a little further you will encounter some real architectural jewels.

A tour of the hidden temples of Angkor

If you like nature, don't miss the Botum Sakor national park, situated in the Cardamom mountains in the south-west of Cambodia. It's a haven of peace that is still protected from deforestation, where you can admire the diverse flora and fauna of the country. 

The Botum Sakor park: a paradise to explore

Banteay Srei is a Cambodian temple located in the vast territory occupied by the temples of Angkor. It is also known as the "Citadel of Women", and the fineness and delicacy of its decoration is quite extraordinary.

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A sacred mountain for the whole of the Khmer people, Phnom Kulen is the ideal place to spend an active day trekking with family or friends.

Phnum Kulén

Srah Dumrei

Stung Treng is the last major town before the Laos border (with Si Phan Don – or "4000 Islands" – lying just 50 kilometres away). It's simply a place at which to make a brief stopover and has nothing of any real interest to offer, except perhaps that it serves as a way to get to Ratanakiri.

Stung Treng

 Sihanoukville is THE seaside resort destination during a trip to Cambodia:  white sand beaches just like you have dreamed about.

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In my opinion the beaches of Sihanoukville are some of the best in the world,. They are a lot less well known than those of the neighbouring countries (especially Thailand) and so there are fewer people on them!  I really loved the islands of Koh Rong and Koh Rong Samloen: they are the busiest but they are still little corners of paradise where I felt a bit like Robinson Crusoe. If you want something that is even more unspoiled then try the islands of Koh Chaluh or the Bamboo Island. If you like sporty holidays, then I think Sihanoukville is the ideal place! You can quad bike, buggy, dive or snorkel.  Sihanoukville is divided into two parts: Serendipity beach, in the centre, is used by back packers, whereas Otres beach, about 5 kilometres from the centre, is much calmer and well preserved.

Sihanoukville is THE seaside resort destination during a trip to Cambodia: white sand beaches just like you have dreamed about.

I wasn't all that interested in visiting Sihanoukville, having been put off by its reputation, but you have to come here to get to Koh Rong so I had no choice. I didn't really visit Sihanoukville city centre: almost as soon as I arrived I took a tuk-tuk to Otres Beach, which is the furthest one away. It is located at a distance of around seven kilometres from the centre. Upon arriving there you discover an immense expanse of white sand along the edge of which stand a succession of bungalows, restaurants, bars and massage parlours. It's touristy but pleasant enough. You can find everything you need there; you hardly even have to move. The sea is beautiful; it's perfect for relaxing and taking it easy, and there is good food and drink available. Some of the bars are noisy and don't shut till late, which is something to consider when looking for a place to stay! The next day it was time to head back to the port to catch a boat to the island of Koh Rong. Here once again, before you reach the landing stage, there is a whole series of bars, restaurants, rental agencies and diving clubs in dizzying succession! In short, there's little chance of getting bored here from what I've seen

As the main place to come in Cambodia for nightlife, partying and to enjoy the beach, Sihanoukville contains both some nice areas and some not so nice areas.

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