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Things to keep in mind when you travel in Cambodia

Cambodia is a nation full of exotic locations and abundant nature. This country is among the most famous tourist destinations on the atlas of the world. After the greatest set back during the Khmer Rouge period, this country has evolved with a significantly high moral to redevelop the trust of the travelers from all corners of the world to gain prolific reputation as a perfect place as tourist destination. Encoring the world famous UNESCO recognized heritage of Angkor Wat, this country offers adequate challenges to travelers to explore this country full of exotic ancient culture and ruins from ancient times. Millions of travelers are flying into Cambodia to witness one of the most acclaimed tourist wonders of the world.
With long years of political anguish, this country has suffered from basic infrastructural developments. The roads are not at all developed to most parts of this country. The basic amenities like safe drinking water and safe and hygienic foods are although available for foreign travelers, but still lacks for the people of Cambodia. No doubt, this country can offer you excellent charm during your tour in Cambodia, but still you, as a foreign traveler should keep note of some of the basic things while on travel in Cambodia.
Travelling in this country is possible through public transport facilities like bus, minibuses and tuk tuk (the local auto-rickshaw). You can get very cheap fares for travel t any part of this country. The roads are bumpy at some places and can really strain your travel a lot. Although at prominent places and famous towns you can get 4 star and 5 star accommodations, you cannot get them at every spot of tourist attraction. Western food and wines are also not very commonly available in Cambodia. You have to live on local delicacies and sometimes spicy Khmer foods for your travel.
If you are visiting a remote destination in Cambodia, like visiting the tribes of Cambodia, you have to get your bowel protected from the local foods and junk foods. You have to get them responsibly so that you can sustain long on them. Also do not forget to take a mosquito net or some mosquito repellent cream for the night time in such areas. To drink water, always rely on the packaged drinking water or hot boiled water as it will protect you from a lot of water-borne diseases and discomforts. You can taste the Khmer delicacies available on the streets of Cambodia. But be sure to check its hygiene factor before going for them. If you are spending your night out be sure to cover your body from the insect bites and mosquitoes.
The most important thing to remember during your travel in Cambodia is to shoe respect to Khmer culture. At many places of the temples you have to get in with fully covered body. Also never point out your finger to any monk as this is considered as highly offensive act. In Cambodia the practice of greeting a person with well liked with both hands in prayer position and bowing a little forward. This is most similar to "Namaskar" position in Indian culture. So, such gestures and be polite to people during your tour in Cambodia. With your respect to the culture and tradition to this nation, you will get warm welcomes from people and can enjoy a peaceful holiday in Cambodia.