Cambodia

Domestic flights connect Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville quickly, and are worth considering over the longer bus journeys between them given road conditions on some routes.

Long-distance buses are the standard, affordable way to travel between Cambodia's main cities, with more comfortable VIP services available on popular routes. Boats also connect Siem Reap and Phnom Penh via the Tonlé Sap during high water, a scenic if slower alternative.

Within cities and around Angkor specifically, tuk-tuks and remork (motorized rickshaws) are the standard way to get around -- hiring one with a driver for a full day at the temples is the typical, practical approach rather than moving between sites independently.

Cambodia's main tourist areas -- Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, and the South Coast -- are generally safe for careful travelers, though a few specific, well-documented risks are worth real attention.

• Landmines and unexploded ordnance remain a genuine hazard in rural areas near the Thai border and around former Khmer Rouge strongholds -- never leave marked paths in these regions, and treat local warning signs as absolute, not advisory.
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• Bag-snatching from motorbikes is a real, specific risk in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap -- carry bags on the side away from the road and avoid displaying phones or valuables while walking near traffic.
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• Road safety is a genuine concern -- traffic is chaotic, helmet use and safety standards for moto and tuk-tuk travel are inconsistent, and road accidents are one of the more common causes of serious injury for visitors.
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• Unofficial guides and scams around Angkor and other tourist sites are common -- book guides through your hotel or a reputable operator, and agree on any price in advance.
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• Emergency numbers: 117 for police, 119 for ambulance.