• Cambodia is a strange country in that it accepts both its own currency (the Riel) and US Dollars for day-to-day transactions inside the country
• On my entire trip…

• There's only one overland border crossing between Laos and Cambodia, called Nong Nok Khiene on the Lao side and Tropaeng Kreal on the Cambodian side

• Most tourists…

• The main method of payment in Cambodia is cash. Credit cards are accepted at upscale hotels, restaurants, and boutiques in major cities (meaning Siem Reap and Phnom…

• As title says. Don't count on being able to use your credit card much in Cambodia outside of airport and major hotels
• In Phnom Penh, you'll be able…

• From what I've seen, tipping is not really expected in Cambodia. It's completely up to you if you want to tip or not
• Like for taxis, tuk…

• Tap water is not recommended for drinking purposes in Cambodia
• From what I understand even locals do not drink tap water in the country
• For drinking purposes, always…

• left hand is considered unclean in Cambodia, try not to use left hand when picking up food or taking things from them
• the head is considered holy, do…

• From my experience travelling in Cambodia a few months ago, I find that locals mostly do not speak English
• People working in the tourist industry, like hotels, tour…

• I consider myself a cautious traveler. I've never been scammed before in all my travels and a lot of it comes down to research and preparation (also luck!)
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Summary:

• Most people need to get a tourist visa to Cambodia. You're only exempt if you hold the passport of one of the Southeast Asian countries, Hong…