Security Since the end of the Pol Pot Regime, Cambodia is now a relatively safe country to travel in (as with any overseas travel, normal travel precautions still apply). Many of the provinces that were once ‘off-limits’ to foreigners are now safe for travel. Mines and Munitions During the 1980s Cambodia became the most heavily mined war zone in the world. There were thought to be more than 7 million anti-personnel mines buried around the country. The number of mines has been greatly reduced and tourist areas are mainly mine-free. You should however stick to the paths and hire a local guide in rural areas. Never touch any artillery shells, bombs, rockets, and mines you may come across. In Vietnam and Laos, these are likely to be twenty years old, but in Cambodia, they may have been put there more recently. Avoid walking through jungle areas, even on paths. Time Zone GMT plus seven hours.

Getting Around Air As a result of the Open Skies Policy numerous airlines have added services to Cambodia. It is also possible to fly between the major towns within Cambodia. Train Cambodia has two rail lines and if you want to travel around by train it is possible to do so in Cambodia, however the trains are extremely slow. The north-west line goes as far as Battambang, while the south-west line links Phnom Penh with Sihanoukville. Much of the rail network was destroyed during the civil war and at present service is irregular. Bus There is a basic road network, but bridges and roads are in a poor state of repair. Boat The most popular route is between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, and on an express boat this takes four hours. Walking Phnom Penh is safe for walking during the day and it can be one of the best ways of getting to know the city unless you visit during summer when it is just too hot.