Cambodia Travel GuideActively Exploring Hidden Lands...Sihanoukville Travel Guide- June 29, 2008 Sihanoukville is the closest thing you get to the Costa del Cambodia, but fear not, development here is light years behind most Thai resorts, let alone Spain. The charmless town is fortunate enough to be hemmed in on all sides by palm-fringed, squeaky, white-sand beaches and undeveloped tropical islands. Visitor numbers have sky- rocketed in ...http://www.activetravelcambodia.com/country/?p=61 Sights & Activities in Sihanoukville- June 29, 2008 BEACHES The beaches at Sihanoukville are in a state of flux, as developers move in to cash in on the tourism boom. The best all-rounder is Occheuteal Beach; the northern end has emerged as quite a popular traveler hang-out nick- named Senndipity Beach, while further south it is popular with Khmers and midrange tourists staying in ...http://www.activetravelcambodia.com/country/?p=60 Eating in Sihanoukville- June 29, 2008 There&8217;s a healthy selection of restaurants and cates in Sihanoukville. Most are open from about 7am for breakfast and close after dinner at around 9pm or 10pm. The backpacker area on Weather Station Hill claims a dozen or more restaurants, plus decent food at many of the guesthouses. The centre of gravity has definitely shifted ...http://www.activetravelcambodia.com/country/?p=59 Drinking in Sihanoukville- June 29, 2008 Nightlife in Sihanoukville continues to gather pace with more and more travellers crossing by land from Thailand. The late-opening spots are all in the centre of town or at Serendipity Beach, but there are a whole lot of beach shacks further south on Occheuteal that heave until the early hours. It is hard to recommend ...http://www.activetravelcambodia.com/country/?p=58 Temples of Angkor- June 29, 2008 Prepare for the divine inspiration! The temples of Angkor, capital of Cambodia&8217;s ancient Khmer empire, are the perfect fusion of creative ambition and spiritual devotion. The Cambodian god-kings of old each strove to better their ancestors in size, scale and symmetry, culminating in the world&8217;s largest religious building - Angkor Wat, and one of ...http://www.activetravelcambodia.com/country/?p=57 Angkor Wat- June 29, 2008 Angkor Wat is simply unique, a stunning blend of spirituality, and symmetry, an enduring example of man&8217;s devotion to his gods. Relish the very first approach, as that spine-tickling moment when you emerge on the inner causeway will rarely be felt again. It is the largest and undoubtedly the most breathtaking of the monuments at ...http://www.activetravelcambodia.com/country/?p=56 |