When you are on a trip, you simply can’t resist buying up some souvenirs to bring back home to your family and friends. I try to bring back a souvenir or two wherever I travel, to bring back memories of that place.
Here are some of the places in Siem Reap where you can get [...]
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AirAsia is having a March Airfare promotion departing from Kuala Lumpur to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap in Cambodia.
Air Asia’s has opened the Booking period from 10 till 23 March 2008 for the travelling period from 11 June till 31 July 2008.
Although this is considered the low season to travel to Cambodia, take advantage of [...]
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Bargaining Tips
As in most parts of South East Asia, you are expected to bargain when you shop in markets, be it open or enclosed, with the exception of wet markets.
Most opened air markets sells souvenirs to tourists and visitors. If you like something, and you are interested in that product, please do not hesitate to [...]
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US Dollars are the de-facto currency of the country and visitors can pay anywhere in Dollars. However, you should change large bills at banks, hotels or exchange places.
Many places will not have small change for small purchases. Almost all other currencies can be exchanged in the larger cities. The Thai Baht can be used in [...]
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Facts About Cambodia
Her country’s name is the Kingdom of Cambodia. Their motto is Nation follow by religion and the King. Its capital is Phnom Penh and has a growing population of 13.1 million. Their time zone is GT +7 hours.
Most of the 95% population are in Theravada Buddhism.
Cambodia’s currency is in Riel, about US$1 [...]
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Banking in Cambodia
There are several national banks where you can change or withdraw money.
Working hours are 8am till 3.30pm from Monday to Friday.
All banks will accept traveller’s cheques at the 2% to 4% commission charge.
Visa, JCB, Master Card and American Express credit cards are all commonly accepted. To get cash from your credit card, you [...]
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