Sihanoukville and Koh Rong – Future Touristy Areas of Cambodia

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After Siem Reap, we went to Sihanoukville to catch a ferry to the island of Koh Rong.  We stayed one night at Sihanoukville before going to the island.  The town had a funny demographic – it was about 25% white men (mostly french) around the age of 60.  We found out when we got back from the island that it had a whole street for a red-light district.  Other than that, it was not a bad place.  It was situated on the coast with some nice beaches; I think the town has a real chance to become a tourist destination.

We spent 2 nights on the island and stayed in a spacious bungalow. The water was really nice- probably the most clear I’ve ever swam in. We taught Monika and Sith spades and played a bit of that, did a little exploring, enjoyed a late night boat ride out to swim with bio-luminescent plankton, ate lots of the local dish Lok Lak (a beef and onion rice dish served with a fried egg), and relaxed in the shade.

We are now in the capital, Phnom Penh and have 5 days of exploring here before our elephant trek in the east.

$2 fish massage in Siem Reap- initially felt like an electric shock going through you
The fish seemed to like Jeanette the most
Walking out to the propeller plane to fly from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville
Sihanoukville – the smallest airport that I have seen- I heard only 4 flights a week come in but maybe thats increased recently.
speedboat ride from Sihanoukville to Koh Rong
Found a shady spot on the beach of Koh Rong

Our bungalow for the 2 nights we spent on Koh Rong. The mosquitos were horrible.

Naked babies swimming were everywhere on Koh Rong. In America Jeanette would have been arrested for taking these pictures.
Relaxing after a night swim with bio-luminescent plankton in 23 feet deep water

2 thoughts on “Sihanoukville and Koh Rong – Future Touristy Areas of Cambodia”

  1. It seems like a warm hearted, hospitable and kind culture. I enjoy seeing you guys together!!! Are most people buddhists?

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    1. Most people are buddhist in Cambodia (and Thailand). I think they have more religious diversity in Thailand though. The people are very nice. They seem to get a kick out of speaking some English with us. -Jason

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