r/CambodiaTravel

I've been working on a new tracking page for events in Cambodia.
I'm almost ready to release it, but I still have a bit of work to to.
I'd love some feedback if anyone wants to have a look!

https://www.whatsupcambodia.net/

What is the crime rate like in Cambodia? Does crime in Cambodia impact tourists and expats? I recently told someone I want to visit Cambodia and they warned me the country is very dangerous and tried to discourage me from going there. He said the crime in Cambodia is worse than the Philippines. Is it really this bad? And is crime concentrated in certain neighborhoods?

I want to share my experience and warn people who use cheap massage shops in Phnom Penh.

A few days ago, I went to a cheap massage shop (around $10). When I arrived, they asked me to put my belongings in a locker and locked it. I assumed my wallet and cash were safe and didn't check everything carefully when I left.

Today, I went to a supermarket and tried to pay with a $100 bill. The cashier told me that the bill was counterfeit.

I later checked the rest of my cash and realized that I had more counterfeit money. I estimate that I lost around $800 in total.

I cannot prove 100% that the money was switched at the massage shop because I had exchanged some USD previously, so I don't want to falsely accuse a specific business. However, the fact that my belongings had been kept in their locker and I discovered the counterfeit cash afterward makes me very concerned.

Please be careful if a cheap massage shop asks you to put your wallet and cash in a locker. Check your money immediately after leaving, especially $50 and $100 bills.

I used to do this many times in Thailand and never had any problem, so I honestly didn't think twice about it here.

I'm sharing this simply so other people don't make the same mistake I did. Don't assume a locked locker means your cash is safe.

so i get out of siem reap airport, solo female traveler 27. (i look young tho) and i was told grab is super expensive. i didnt even look at the price (also pls note this is my second time solo traveling asia) i just said fuck it and took it. 25$ usd. so closer to 30+ canadian. i noticed the driver had other tours offer. i wanted to go to ankgor wat. he said we can do a full day plus water fall. 130USD.
i thought oh that seems very expensive. but i thought that included the ticket. it didn’t. whatever paid additional 55 CAD to angkorwat for the ticket. then we went for breakfast and i also paid for that. i didnt have85$ so i gave him 100usd told him to keep the change.

the next day he offers to take me to the floating village. we spent half a day doing inthe village, told me to take the big boat and little boat plus to tip. i understand where i am and i always tip. especially the locals.
he was very helpful, ive had a great time with him. he even invited me for dinner to his house and i went. incredible BUT i realized ive spent closer to 400 CAD. seems insane. yes i get i got a private driver and guide but that price seems insane. anyway looking at the prices for drives and tickets i probably would’ve done everything for half. anyway i just wanted to share. not being rude but does anyone else this this is crazy hahaha.

he tells me he does lots of charity work and of course i want to support as a guest here. but i feel kinda off. haha anyway……. i also know due to the war prices haven’t up… but how the f did i spent all that in 3 days.

Guys，I want to visit Cambodia at the end of August, mainly to see Angkor Wat. Do you have any itinerary recommendations? Also, how can I find a local guide?

I was wondering how tuk tuk drivers in Siem Reap usually share information with each other.

For example, if there's a new café, attraction, or hotel, how do drivers usually hear about it?

Is it mostly Facebook, Telegram, word of mouth, or something else?

I'd love to learn how it works.