Cambodia Travel Blog

The Asian country of Cambodia is a favourite travel destination for tourists the world over. Bordering Thailand, Vietnam and Laos Cambodia it’s within easy reach from many of Asia’s major airports. It’s long history and world renowned historical sites attract visitors from around the globe.

The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh and no visit would be complete without taking a tour of the notorious Killing Fields and S21 Prison to gain a true perspective of Cambodia’s tragic past.

The currency of Cambodia is the Cambodia Riel but US dollars are widely accepted in the major cities, and for anyone visiting this is the currency we recommend taking. You will often receive change in the local currency, and it’s recommended that you exchange Cambodia Riel to US dollars before exiting the country as it can be difficult to exchange Cambodian Riel outside of Cambodia.

One US Dollar is worth approximately 4100 Cambodian Riel. Check the currency converter for the current Cambodia Riel exchange rate.

Although we are yet to fully explore all of Cambodia we will certainly be returning following our visit to the Siem Reap Angkor Wat region. See our guide to Siem Reap for ideas planning your next visit. Our return trip was via Bus and Train. You can check our guide to catching the Bus from Cambodia here.

For anyone entering across the border into Cambodia from Thailand, our guide to taking the bus from Chiang Mai to Siem Reap is full of helpful hints and tip to navigate your way into Cambodia. You can read the detailed guide here.