| Tips For Gay Travel To Cambodia |
| Written by Howie Holben | |
| Friday, 15 October 2010 | |
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If you are looking for fun and excitement in a tropical setting and you are gay, gay travel to Cambodia has become more affordable to all travelers no matter what your orientation is. Political upheaval and war was once a part of daily life in Cambodia. Not the country has become a vacation destination because of a gay tolerant government.
If you are looking for fun and excitement in a tropical setting and you are gay, gay travel to Cambodia has become more affordable to all travelers no matter what your orientation is. Political upheaval and war was once a part of daily life in Cambodia. Not the country has become a vacation destination because of a gay tolerant government. Three million souls lost their life during the decades of political terror and genocide. Now Cambodia, located between the countries of Vietnam and Thailand, has become a tourist destination that brings together gay and straight tourists from around the world. Your partner and yourself will enjoy many valued spots like the beautiful nature of Batambang, the majestic temple of Angkor Wat, and the exciting and exotic nightlife of Phnom Penh. You can enjoy your gay lifestyle without scrutiny or prejudice and do so within sight of the friendly people of the country. Flying into Cambodia is easier than ever. The recent expansion of the international airport and the domestic flights between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh has made getting into and around the nation a pleasant experience. The Cambodian currency, the Riel, is stable and is now trading at about 4000 Riel to a single US Dollar. This makes it easier to pay for the hotels and restaurants who have reached a new level of cleanliness in the past decades. Remember it is a tropical latitude, so dress appropriately. Homosexuality is legal in Cambodia unlike some other countries in the region. Restaurants, hotels, and bars have opened in anticipation of gay patronage in recent years. If you are looking for an exciting night out with your partner or looking for a new date, a simple website search will let you find that special place. Same sex marriage is not legal in Cambodia, but Buddhist culture is more tolerant and has less fears of gay culture. Gay couples are seen as something only to look at and not something to fear. This is not like other religious based countries that follow Islam or Christianity. The Buddhist have more of an open mind in these matters. Ever since the year 2004, there have been many gay act ivies in the capital of Pheno Penh including a gay pride parade and gay festivals. Throngs of people come to Phnom Penh to be apart of these activities or they just come to watch the gay participants have fun. No matter where you go in Cambodia, you will find some gay friendly spot where you can let your hair down and have fun. From the red district of of Phnom Penh, to the back country villages you can find same sex adventures around every corner. A warning though, there has been over one million cases of HIV reported in Cambodia and many other cases unreported. Be careful when socializing with the local gay men because many are prostitutes who will give services even though they have been diagnosed with the HIV virus. So when you plan your next trip for a gay get away, gay travel to Cambodia should be among your top picks. It is not as dangerous as it used to be in times past and with a little common sense, you can have the vacation of a lifetime. Cambodia opens its doors to gay tourists and its time to take time to be apart of that invitation. The Article Author: This article about Cambodia is by Howie Holben. Howie takes care of Spirit Journeys, a gay travel firm. Spirit Journeys provides spiritual gay tours throughout the world. |
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