03 May 2024

Cambodia: Ancient Wonders Meet Modern Work Life

From iconic temples to emerging tech hubs, Cambodia offered a unique blend of ancient and modern. Here's my two-week journey through this fascinating kingdom.

Days 1-6: Siem Reap

Temple runs and coffee shop coding.

Work Setup:

  • The Little Red Fox

  • New Leaf Cafe

  • Sister Srey Cafe

  • Pages Cafe

Must-Do Experiences:

  • Angkor Wat sunrise

  • Bayon Temple

  • Ta Prohm

  • Pub Street evening

  • Artisans Angkor

  • Floating villages

Days 7-10: Kampot

Riverside charm and pepper farms.

Work Setup:

  • Epic Arts Cafe

  • Cafe Espresso

  • Simple Things

  • Greenhouse

Highlights:

  • Bokor Mountain

  • Pepper farm tours

  • River sunset cruise

  • Salt field visits

  • Firefly watching

  • Old French quarter

Days 11-15: Phnom Penh

The bustling capital.

Work Setup:

  • Factory Phnom Penh

  • Brown Coffee

  • Workspace 1

  • Tini Cafe

Must-Experience:

  • Royal Palace

  • Silver Pagoda

  • S21 Museum

  • Russian Market

  • Mekong river walk

  • Street food tours

Pro Tips for Cambodia:

  1. Smart SIM for best coverage

  2. US dollars widely accepted

  3. PassApp for city transport

  4. Early morning temple visits

  5. Book accommodations with pools

Budget Breakdown:

  • Accommodation: $350

  • Food: $200

  • Transport: $150

  • Activities: $250

  • Total: ~$950

Internet Speeds:

  • Siem Reap: 15-25 Mbps

  • Kampot: 10-20 Mbps

  • Phnom Penh: 20-50 Mbps

Pro tip: The best workspaces are often in the small boutique hotels - don't be afraid to try them out!

© 2024, Zoe Hartley.

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