Based on 16 experiences
Cambodia is very safe but be careful in the capital Phnom Penh. Siem reap is an amazing place to visite either the temples on Angkor Wat In the south there are too wonderful islands that you can’t miss And you have to visit Kampot
Posted: February 26, 2024Experienced: March, 2018Victoria (21)
France
Cambodia is an amazing country ! The landscapes there are just fabulous and people are so sweet ! I was an English teacher in a NGO called AKD school Battalbang and I highly recommend this experience. The family that welcomed me was very nice and took care of me. Teaching to the kids was incredible... I loved everything there ! I never felt insecure in Cambodia but there are two major security issues there : dogs with rabies (everywhere) and bag snatching (in Phnom Penh). Thus you should be careful when you walk by the street by night (dogs) and when you walk along the sidewalk with a bag (pickpockets on motorcycles can grab your bag and won't let it go until you do so !)
Posted: February 21, 2024Experienced: March, 2022Cambodia is one of my favorite places so far. The energy and the people are amazing. I was there as a volunteer, but I didn't live there permanently. It is also a very poor country due to its recent history. I felt safe at all times, but some people strongly advised me not to walk alone at night, as sex trafficking is very prevalent.
Posted: December 26, 2023I went to Cambodia in February of this year and it is one of my favorite countries. It is very safe there, and Cambodians are some of the kindest and friendliest people in the world. I recommend using the Grab application, it is their version of Uber and helps with travelling short distances - it is very easy, cheap and safe. For longer distances, I recommend booking a tuk-tuk through your accommodation.
Posted: October 23, 2023I was in Siem Reap for 2 weeks, 5 days on Koh Rong, and a few days in Phnom Penh in June. I loved the island and Siem Reap. Totally safe, I felt safer there than in the main tourist spots in the EU, without thieves and pickpockets. The locals were very respectful and did not stalk/harass me. I highly recommend it.
Posted: October 20, 2023I traveled alone to Cambodia and stayed in Siem Reap. I felt completely safe there. I didn't stray too far at night. But overall, I never felt threatened. I had a wonderful tuk-tuk driver, which I used for rides to and from the airport, all day at Angkor Wat and during trips around the outskirts of the city.
Posted: October 17, 2023I was in Cambodia for three weeks and had a great time. I definitely recommend the islands, Koh Rong is beautiful and feels very safe there. Phnom Penh may be perceived differently by other travelers I've met, but I personally really liked it, the history of this place is fascinating, I didn't have any problems with the local people, everyone was charming.
Posted: October 16, 2023I went alone to Cambodia and stayed in Siem Reap, absolutely without any problems or concerns about my safety. I was out late every night and I didn't feel unsafe at all.
Posted: October 14, 2023I spent a month in Cambodia and they are the friendliest people I have ever met. I never felt unsafe for a moment, and I walked everywhere. I absolutely fell in love with Cambodia.
Posted: October 12, 2023I went to Cambodia alone and it was wonderful. Siem Reap seemed to me the safest place in Cambodia. Tuk Tuks were available everywhere and they didn't cost much, I preferred to ride them instead of walking because the traffic was chaotic.
Posted: March 11, 2023based on 16 experiences
Sarah
United Arab Emirates
An amazing trip to be a woman alone! I really loved that experience. I truly recommend it, ladies. Everything was beautiful and unexpected – beaches, temples, people… An amazing time for myself 🧘🏻♀️. Peace, meditation, and love.
Posted: January 13, 2024Cambodia is beautiful, but I will probably never return there. For the first time, I was happy to leave that place. Terrible dirt, bodies thrown into the lake, trash everywhere, stench, and very pushy people who treat you like a bag of money. Additionally, they terribly cheated and did it without any scruples.
Posted: October 24, 2023Panchak
Hi, my name’s Panchak. I’m from Cambodia living in Phnom Penh. I’m looking to meet new people and get to know and share things with each other
Olia
Muzika mano ausim
Panchak
Phnom Penh
2 days
Hi, my name’s Panchak. I’m from Cambodia living in Phnom Penh. I’m looking to meet new people and get to know and share things with each other
Victoria
Hi my Name is Victoria, I’m originally from Switzerland but currently studying in Germany. If you visit Göttingen or be here for searching an apartment e.g. to study, I can offer my couch for sleeping or we can just meet :)
Severija
My name is Severia, I’m a Lithuanian journalist traveling and working in Asia, looking to find travel buddies for an upcoming trek in Cambodia! A bit more about me, I'm a creative and free spirited adventurer who loves to learn about nature, culture and food! I've been traveling since July through Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Taiwan, writing articles, making films and exploring off the beaten track… and now looking for my next adventure!