𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗢𝗗𝗜𝗔

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗢𝗗𝗜𝗔

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Cambodia tropical countries due to its proximity to the equator line. So generally speaking, the weather is hot and humid with  temperatures around 27°C (80°F). There are only two distinct seasons in Cambodia, the dry and the wet.

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𝘿𝙧𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣 (November to February) is the best time and perfect weather to travel Cambodia. The hottest months are March to June, when temperatures skyrocketing to 36°C (97°F). 

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𝙒𝙚𝙩 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣  (June to September) is when many countries experience high rainfall and the vegetation blooms in verdant green. Always be prepared when traveling during the monsoon season because the weather can change with little warning. Additionally, wet conditions cause an increase in the mosquito population.

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𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗢𝗗𝗜𝗔

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𝘽𝙮 𝘼𝙞𝙧 / 𝙁𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 —

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𝘽𝙮 𝙎𝙚𝙖 — 

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𝘽𝙮 𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙡 /𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣 — 

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𝘽𝙮 𝙍𝙤𝙖𝙙 — 

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𝘜𝘴𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘛𝘪𝘱𝘴 : xoxo xoxo xoxo

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𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗢 𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗢𝗗𝗜𝗔

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𝘽𝙮 𝘼𝙞𝙧 / 𝙁𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 —

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𝘽𝙮 𝙎𝙚𝙖 — 

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𝘽𝙮 𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙡 /𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣 — 

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𝘽𝙮 𝘽𝙪𝙨 — 

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗢𝗗𝗜𝗔

Accommodation options are abundant throughout Cambodia. You can find some of the most luxurious and expensive resorts in the world, unique capsule and container hotels, scenic getaway in the mountains remotely, eco-friendly and sustainable resorts, traditional inns like ryokan and yurt, homestay with the locals, budget hostels that cost a mere buck or two, and anything else in between. It all depends on your destinations, personal choices, and budgets.

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It can be overwhelming to decide which best hotel to stay on a massive continent, especially for your first family trip to Asia. Worry not. We are here to help and won’t let you hanging to dry. You are in the right place; we have made a list of some best-value family-friendly accommodation options at different budgets and categories. It will give you an idea and big picture to narrow down your choice.

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𝗟𝗨𝗫𝗨𝗥𝗬 & 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛-𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗦 & 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦

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𝗠𝗜𝗗-𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗦

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𝗕𝗨𝗗𝗚𝗘𝗧-𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗦 & 𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗦

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𝗔𝗟𝗟-𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦

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𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗤𝗨𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦

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𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗦

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𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗕𝗡𝗕 & 𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗦

𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧-𝗧𝗥𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗢𝗗𝗜𝗔

Cambodia is a food paradise. Experiencing good street food is a key part of a trip to the region. In fact, it’s one of the main memories for many people who travel to Southeast Asia. And the best part is that food prices in Cambodia are super affordable, like the rest of Southeast Asian countries. Without further ado, let's dive into some of the best food you must try when visiting Cambodia.

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𝘼𝙢𝙤𝙠 in Cambodia — Amok is one of the best-known Cambodian dishes. Among different types of meat, the fish amok (amok trey) is undoubtedly the local favorite in Cambodia, best described as “steamed curry fish.” The fresh fish is fused with thick coconut cream and a fiery Khmer curry paste. Then steamed in banana leaves to create a simple snack with a somewhat mousse-like texture. 

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𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗛𝗢𝗧 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘 & 𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦

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What to pack and wear dramatically depends on where you go, when you go, and what activities you do on your vacation. This ultimate packing guide consists of essential must-have items for most hot climates and tropical beach destinations. 

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Clothing is one of the hardest things to pack for traveling. You need to bring enough for the trip without over-packing. The struggle to pack light and still be cute is real, especially for women. I understand that perfectly. I hope this ultimate packing guide helps you for your next vacation to a tropical and beaches destination. 

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The secret to packing for vacation is to bring 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘦 clothing pieces. What are versatile clothes? They can be combined well with many other garments, worn for many occasions, and in different ways (opened, closed, or half-closed; layer on top or underneath; tucked-in or loose; belted or not, etc.). Choose neutral colors and basic style for a more effortless mix and match. Then add a few coordinated patterns and colors statement pieces to create cuter outfits.  

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🔸 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗙𝗙

• Copies of all important travel documents such as passport, visa - if applicable, and insurance. 
• Make a note of the hotel address & phone number (at least the first hotel).
• Airport transfer reservation & contact number.

🔸 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗚𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦

• Packing cubes
• Lightweight carry-on suitcase
• Day backpack = foldable
• Portable Travel Clothesline
• Microfibre towel
• Filtered reusable water bottle

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🔸  𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛𝗬 

• Medication & prescription 
• Imodium or other tummy meds, i.e., Pepto-Bismol
• Dramamine or other motion sickness meds
• First aid kit
• Reusable water bottle = filtered one if possible
• Streri-Pen or Life-straw for emergency
• Hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipe & disinfectant spray 

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🔸 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬

• Money belt or pocket bra
• Anti-theft crossbody
• RFID wallet or card wallet 
• VPN = virtual personal network 
• Lightweight combination locks - for a piece of mind when needed 
• Travel insurance

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🔸 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 - Everyone has different styles and preferences, so please adjust accordingly. The key to packing light is choosing versatile clothing pieces. And layering during a colder time when necessary. Always... Always pick comfortable items over style. Although it's possible to have both, comfort comes first.

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Choosing suitable fabrics is also important to keep you comfortable when traveling to tropical and hot climate destinations. My family and I are in the process of replacing most of our regular cotton and polyester blend with lightweight wool basic shirts and undergarments. It's an excellent investment.

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• Cotton blend, hemp, and linen are fantastic lightweight fabrics for low sweat activities. Choose wrinkle-resistant clothing pieces is super helpful, especially when traveling.
• Lightweight wool and bamboo fibers are great options for outdoor activities. 
• 𝗣𝗥𝗢 𝗧𝗜𝗣 - Good quality lightweight merino wool is AWESOME for any season and destination, even for summer and tropical places. YES, you read correctly. It keeps your body temperature cool when it's hot AND keeps you warm when it's cold. Not the thick and itchy wool of the past -- but rather thin, stretchy, super-soft to touch, breathable, natural anti-bacterial, moisture-wicking, UPF 50+, and wrinkle-resistant. Just like regular cotton shirts, only better. 

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𝙏𝙤𝙥 - Stick to plain neutral colors, versatile style, neutral coordinated patterns, and colors for statement pieces. 

• • Tank tops and no-sleeve tops
  • Short sleeve shirts 
  • Long sleeve shirts 
  • Button-down shirt = white, denim, or plaid flannel
  • Lightweight wool sweater = merino, cashmere, or alpaca

𝙀𝙭𝙩𝙧𝙖 𝙄𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙃𝙚𝙧 

• • Blouse 
  • Dress or jumpsuit 

𝘽𝙤𝙩𝙩𝙤𝙢 - I usually choose neutral darker colors like black, dark grey, navy, olive, dark beige. 

• • Short or Bermuda - quick drying 
  • Travel pants - water repellent - great for light hiking too 
  • Hiking & adventure pants - for more intensive hiking activities - water repellent, durable fabric
  • Lounge pants or comfy all-day sweat pants = great for almost everything, from hiking, walking, to sleeping
  • Legging - insect repellent legging is excellent for tropical destinations, especially if you have sensitive skin 
  • Skirt (for her) - mix short or knee-length and maxi

𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙇𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧 - lightweight and waterproof whenever possible. There are times when the weather is kind of chilly, even in tropical and hot climate destinations. 

• • Ultra-light rain jacket/windbreaker - for wet days and hiking
  • Vest
  • Hoodie - lightweight fleece or wool - for colder days
  • Cardigan - for her
  • Kimono - for her - dual function as a beach cover-up

𝙎𝙬𝙞𝙢 𝙒𝙚𝙖𝙧 & 𝙂𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨

• • Swimsuit or bikini - few pairs if you swim a lot
  • Rashguard - for intensive snorkeling 
  • Snorkeling gears - compact travel size
  • Dry bag
  • Beach cover-up 
  • Microfibre travel towel
  • Reef-safe sunscreen

𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙀𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡

• • Undergarments - made from lightweight wool whenever possible
  • Wool socks - yes, even for tropical & hot climate destinations
  • Pashmina or scarf - for HER
  • Hat
  • Eye mask 

𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨

• • Good Sunglasses 
  • Belt - money belt is a good idea
  • Crossbody bag - I have an anti-theft Pac Safe crossbody
  • Jewelry for her - 2-3 versatile pieces  

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🔸 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗘𝗦 & 𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗟𝗦

• Comfortable lightweight walking shoes - sneaker or slip-on (waterproof whenever possible)
• OR Comfortable Flats - an alternative
• Sturdy lightweight hiking shoes - if you do intensive hiking and adventure activities 
• Comfortable travel sandals - leather with water repellent - great for any occasions / even semi-formal occasion
• Flip flops 
• Water shoes - for beach and water activities 

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🔸 𝗧𝗢𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 & 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗬

• High SPF sunscreen - bring many
• Bug repellent
• Deodorant
• Skin cares - that you can't live without - transfer it to travel size containers 
• Toiletries - travel size & get solid option over liquid whenever possible 
• Clear toiletries TSA-approved bag for liquid stuff  
• Toiletries bag = for other things - pick a style that can be hanging if possible
• Beauty and cosmetics for HER

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🔸 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗦 & 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗛𝗬

• Universal travel adapter
• Power bank 
• Electronic devices + all chargers
• Photography gears = camera & lenses, GoPro for actions, smartphone, lightweight tripod or camera stick
• Camera bag / waterproof case for smartphone
• Headphones / earphones

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𝗕𝗨𝗗𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗔

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