Top 5 Pit Stops, Cambodia

1. Angkor Wat: allow yourself time to explore these grounds and if you prefer, hire a cyclo (bicycle taxi) to bring you from place to place while on the grounds themselves.

2. Donating Blood in Siem Reap: like many of it’s neighboring countries, Cambodia is in need of help. One of the best ways to give if you are working with a tight budget is through blood donations. There are a few donation centers all of which are safe and hygienic.

3. Irriwady Dolphins at sunset: heading north of the city, you will soon find the tranquil city by the sea which has been put on the map for the world’s largest population of fresh water dolphins. Hiring a boat at sunset is sure to tickle your senses whether you spot a dolphin or not.

4. Renting a motorbike in Phnom Phen: the rush of riding through big city traffic is a must…if you’re up for it that is!

5. Spending Time with locals: there is a lot to be learned from people once we allow ourselves to open up to it. Street sellers, food stalls and cyclo drivers are a great way of getting to know the people who keep their wonderful country alive.

Copyright Jennifer Campos 2010