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Backpacking Cambodia is an authentic South East Asian treat which will greet you with an abundance of temples, beaches and rainforests. It’s one of my all time time destinations in the World, and this month, I’m backpacking Cambodia…with my mom! Here are my top tips…
Backpacking Cambodia — The Best Time to go
Cambodia is located in Southeast Asia in the southern portion of the Indochina peninsula. It is bordered by Laos to the northeast, Thailand to the northwest, the Gulf of Thailand to the southwest and Vietnam to the east. The best time to visit Cambodia is between November and April, when it sees very little rain. Throughout this time, you will see perfect blue skies creating a nice time to relish a relaxing retreat on the southern coast.
Outside of this period, humidity increases, and the rains come. However, you shouldn’t be deterred from travelling — the countryside is lush, rivers are full and flowing, and the temples are quiet. This is the ideal time to visit some of the outer-lying temples, which will normally be deserted. Towards the end of summer, the true wonder of Cambodia comes to life — Tonle Sap, home to Cambodia’s floating villages and largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia.
