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If you are interested in traveling to Cambodia for your next vacation, here are a few tips to make your trip a great one:
1) The best time to visit to enjoy the cool season is from November to February.
2) Do not wear shorts if you want to enter temples such as Angkor Wat.
3) Do consider wearing a good pair of comfortable walking shoes or even sandals are ideal for the rainy season in the city.
4) Always behave respectfully; never raise your voice at anyone. Smile often at everyone you meet.
5) The best method for paying or buying in Cambodia is cash; dollars are widely accepted everywhere. Bear in mind that one dollar equals 4050 riel.
6) You can get a visa when you arrive at the Siem Reap and Phnom Penh airports.
7) Get a couple of shots for general immunization purposes against hepatitis A.
8) It may be a good idea to pick up a few basic key phrases of the Khmer language in order to communicate more effectively.
9) If you plan to arrive at the Pochentong Airport, bring with you two small photos and $25. You'll get two forms in the plane to fill out.
10) If you stay longer than 30 days, you will have to pay $30 plus $5 for each day you overstayed.
11) You either use a taxi cab or a moto-taxi to get around town or wherever your hotel is located.
12) For a sense of direction, at the airport purchase a Phnom Penh Post; it contains a city map with several useful sites highlighted.
13) Consider getting The Phnom Penh Visitors Guide; it's an extremely useful free resource that is loaded with how-to information and listings. You can get a copy about anywhere in town.
14) Hotels such as these are recommended: Cathay Hotel located on Street 19; Sunshine that is located on the riverfront.