Traveling by Tuk Tuk in Cambodia
23/10/16
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The tuk tuk has got to be one of the most pleasant forms of intraurban transport in Cambodia. The official name for them is the French word remorque, but everyone still calls them tuk tuks. These two-wheeled carriages pulled behind a motorbike are a breezy way to travel and are marginally safer than going by motorbike mostly because they go at about half the speed.
Phnom Penh or Siem Reap is very hot to get around on foot, but we don't mind the heat. If you want to get on one place to the other. Tuk-Tuk is one of the easiest way around. Such as any places in Southeast Asia this kind of transport is very popular in Cambodia, but not all drivers are honest, so be aware!
We sometimes take tuk-tuk. If you know the price before, do not ask the driver (how much) because he'll ripped you off for a few dollar
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An abundant fishing lake with murky brown waters, it’s home to crocodile farms, mangrove trees and farms a variety of fish, which feeds about half of Cambodia. The biggest attraction for tourists however, is that it harbors communities of floating villages— boat houses to houses raised upon stilts up to 10 meters high
Between July and March ferries run between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, and vice versa (they usually do not run during the dry season when the water levels are low). Travel is generally best during the wet season when water levels are high. Although the boats are probably not as safe as what you’d find at home, they have started increasing the safety standards, which actually has life jackets for passengers. Most passengers opt for sitting on the top of the boat (so bring sunblock) and watch the countryside go by. The boat goes through some interesting floating villages outside of Siem Reap. Boats leave from both Siem Reap and Phnom Penh at 7:30 a.m. and the trip takes about six hours, covering for a distance of 250km.
