Superb Local Guides! Could not have asked for better!
Cambodia
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Nov 17 - Nov 26, 2024
Lynn and Sokin were superb guides. They were passionate about their country and provided a lot of highly interesting stories and facts. They clearly spent a lot of time studying their history, architecture, and culture. We could not have asked for better local guides. They were both friendly, curious, and professional. They engaged in real conversations with us.
Hotel Reviews
One of the best hotels I have ever stayed at. The aesthetic was divine, as was the service. The food was also outstanding. Great coffee in the room too.
The location could not have been better. It was an oasis in the busy city. The pool was beautiful!!! The food was also outstanding, especially the breakfast!
Staying on the island of Koh Trong was a superb experience. We biked around the circumference of the island, which only got electricity five years ago. The agrarian practices appear to be very traditional from what we saw, and the homes were also traditional. Felt very local. The resort was very pretty, and also quite an oasis. The pool was refreshing and very much needed as there is no A/C. I wish the resort put more effort into flavoring their food, as it was the blandest food on our trip. The staff was young and inexperienced. It was hard to get a clean towel for the pool and the basket overflowed with dirty towels most of the day. The one area where improvement would be most welcome is to upgrade the mattresses and pillow in the rooms. The mattresses were very hard and our bodies ached during the night. The mosquito also need felt dirty. The tone of the resort was cool, but the comforts were lacking, especially for the price.
Activity Reviews
Do not miss this activity. The kids were adorable. It was a very authentic local experience. We were the only people in the audience. The kids invited us to dance with them, after dressing us in the sari-like pants.
This was the absolute highlight of our trip. Our guide, Ben, was superb. The river was gorgeous. We saw the Irrawaddy dolphins, who can very close to our kayaks multiple times, and Ben know how to find them.
The market was cool, but not one of the greatest. I would recommend going to the wholesale market, Orussey, for a more local experience.
Definitely a must see.
Super cool island. Go for a day trip, if you are staying in Kratie, to ride around the island. The ferry is a super local experience. We were the only "barang" on our return trip to Kratie.
Not to be missed!
One of the wonders of the world!
Thank you for taking the time to give such detailed comments about your trip to Cambodia.
I'm especially pleased to read your comments about our two regular guides. I've already shared the comments and thanked them again.
For Soriyabori I will mention the feedback to their owners. I know they do have limitations on the island and I'm not sure if installing a/c is practical. Maintenance might also be an issue due to the lack of trained repair workers in the provinces. I live in a... Read more