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Cambodia : PhnomPenh - May 2010
Country Code: Dial +855 for Cambodia

FROM THE AIRPORT

Taxi:  Book a pre-paid taxi at a desk by the arrival lounge exit. 8 e half-hour trip into central Phnom Penh costs $7.

Tuk-tuk:  Both can be hired outside the arrival lounge. Although they are cheaper (expect to pay $2-3), they are less comfortable and not recommended if travelling with luggage.

AFTER DARK

Cocktail hour

Dodo Rhum
(42c, Street 178,. Tel. 01254 9373)
For those who love all things rum, Dodo Rhum bar is the spot to hit with their wide-range of speciality homemade rums and traditional Ti punch. Team their exotic cocktails with some delicious Caribbean food and have a suitably relaxed evening.

BOUTIQUE BEDS

Almond Hotel
(128F, Sothearos Blvd. Tel. 02322 0822)
With a wonderful spa and spacious WiFi-equipped rooms, Almond Hotel is located near the riverfront. Owned by Cambodia’s premier chef, Luu Meng, you will fi nd the best dim sum in the city here. www.almondhotel.com.kh

HOT SPOTS

Khlimb –Climbers of all ages and ability are welcome to scale the nine-metre rock wall at Khlimb. After the success of their inaugural Yellow Tower challenge, a 25-metre climb up an unfi nished building, the club says it will organise more climbs around the city. Tel 01227 9870, www.khlimbtech.com

INSIDER TIPS

Angkor Soaps –Cambodian botanical products not only hold the secret to the therapeutic properties found in Angkor Soaps, but are also the reason behind their unique smells. Ingredients such as beer, silk, wild honey, wine and chocolate keep customers coming back to lather up with the organic soaps and essential oils on offer. www.angkorsoaps.com

Compiled by CHARLOTTE LANCASTER

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