Kratié is a provincial town with the quiet charm of the towns along the river. And what a river! The Mekong, the mythical Mekong. Walking along it, admiring the sunset, taking a boat ride, in contemplation... And then, riding a bike, looking for the freshwater dolphin, going across to be an explorer on the island of Koh Trong. Between action and contemplation, you just have to choose.

Kratié: facing the Mekong, where Irrawaddy dolphins swim

Tonlé Sap is definitely one of the essential places to visit when exploring Cambodia. To really do it properly and get the most out of the experience, you need to meet the people who inhabit this floating world, head out with the fishermen in their dugout canoes, and discover the myriad different species of birds that inhabit the lake environment. And you can do all this safe in the knowledge that your presence here will actually be of benefit to the people of Tonlé Sap.

Tonlé Sap: socially and environmentally responsible tourism

The town of Kep was the settlers' seaside resort during the time of French occupation, and Kampot was a famous coastal town. Today, these two cities keep their authentic charm and recall this period in Cambodia's history.

Kep and Kampot, Cambodia's last colonial towns

Don't just visit the temples of Angkor. It's really worth it to spend several days in Siem Reap, to enjoy its many activities and the beauty of its countrysides. Recommended for athletic people, and also for a family trip to Cambodia! 

Activities often overlooked in Siem Reap

Angkor Wat

Tonle Sap

Phum Beng Meatea

Kampong Kleang

Sitting perched on a sacred hill 250 km from Siem Reap, Preah Vihear is not an easy site to reach. However, you won't regret the effort you make to get here.

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Inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage, Preah Vihear is suffering the effects of the military tensions of which it is the focus. Few tourists bother coming here <a href="/cambodia/">when visiting Cambodia</a>. It's true that it's a difficult place to access, and in particular that confrontations between the Thais and the Cambodians have increased in frequency since 2008, causing several deaths. Coming here without first checking the diplomatic and military situation is absolutely out of the question. The going can be difficult on the way to the site, with the road long. However, I can definitely promise you that I didn't regret making the effort to get here. A trip to Preah Vihear is the perfect supplement to a visit to Angkor; and the reason the site is so cherished by the two countries is perhaps, and quite simply, because it is magnificent.

Sitting perched on a sacred hill 250 km from Siem Reap, Preah Vihear is not an easy site to reach. However, you won't regret the effort you make to get here.

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