At least there is 5 facts about Cambodia that Diva Traveler needs to know before traveling there. Thus, the trip will be smoother and more comfortable. What are the facts?
Check these out, ladies!
1. Language
There are two languages ​​spoken in Cambodia. Khmer and English. However, not many Cambodians understand or speak English. Therefore, Diva Traveler should learn a little Khmer language which is commonly used in restaurants, hotel, airport and when looking for transportation.
If going to Sihanoukville, Diva Traveler should also understand a little Chinese language skills, especially when planning to stay in a Chinese-owned hotel. Reason, currently most hotels in Sihanoukville are owned by Chinese nationals who do not understand Khmer and English. Another alternative, install Google Translate to help translate Indonesian to Khmer, Mandarin or English.
2. Currency
Just like language, There are two currencies commonly used in payment transactions in Cambodia, namely the riel and the United States dollar. Diva Traveler can pay in real or in dollars.
To facilitate transactions while in transit in other countries, it would be better if you bring provisions in dollars from Indonesia. However, Don't be surprised and confused if you get change in real currency when making payments in Cambodian dollars. For easy calculation, just remember this exchange rate. 1 United States dollar is equal to 4 thousand Khmer riel.
3. Religion
The majority of the Cambodian population is Buddhist with an approximate composition 97 percent. In addition there are Hindus, Christianity and Islam. Animist beliefs are also still practiced there. The large number of Buddhists makes monks highly respected and temples are easy to find. other than that, Diva Traveler can see quite a lot of food and drink in houses that are served as offerings to guardian spirits. For Diva Traveler who is Christian and Muslim, finding mosques and churches is also not easy. But, Diva Traveler can still worship in hotel rooms.
4. Food
Almost in all cities in Cambodia, The food available contains pork. Even, when Diva Traveler ordered bread, Chicken Cemani soup or even Korean noodles, in it there is oil or lard.
Diva Traveler who is Muslim or vegetarian should bring their own food from Indonesia such as rendang or instant noodles. Although some minimarkets sell instant noodles from Indonesia, the price can 10 fold. If you want to be safe, Diva Traveler can apply a menu food combining by increasing the consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables. Over there, young fresh fruit and vegetables are sought after.
5. SIM card
To save on telecommunication costs, Diva Traveler should buy a Cambodian numbered SIM card. So that you don't have to look around again when you enter the city, Diva Traveler should buy it as soon as it arrives at the airport.
Some of the prepaid SIM cards commonly sold at airports include Metfone, Cell Card dan Smart. Armed with the prepaid SIM card, Diva Traveler can order a Grab Car through the Grab application, Tuk Tuk via PassApps and of course send messages via and make video calls via WhatsApp.
By observing these five facts, Diva Traveler travel is guaranteed to be more comfortable and smoother. Have a nice trip!
