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.
Over three millions lives were lost during the decades following the genocide and terror of the 1970s. In the politically turbulent position between Vietnam and Thailand, Cambodia has shown the world that it can compete with other countries as a vacation destination. It doesn't matter if you are viewing the awesome temple of Angkor Wat or hiking the unspoiled beauty of Batambang, you will find that you will untethered from the scrutiny you would find in other countries when displaying your lifestyle.
Entering the country of Cambodia by air is easier than it was in the past because of the expansion of the international airport. There are domestic flights between Phnom Penh and the area of Siem Reap. Cambodia's currency is called the Riel and the average exchange rate for the Riel is 4000 Riel to 1 US Dollar. Health and cleanliness have improved over the last decade, but the same warnings of traveling in a tropical environment still apply
Homosexuality is legal in Cambodia. This is a policy that many third world countries do not recognize. Restaurants, bars, and hotels have opened their doors to the gay lifestyle and embrace it. If you want to check out the gay hot spots in Cambodia, a simple word search on your favorite search engine will give you a plethora of choices for partying and having fun.
Though same sex marriages are not legal in the country, you will find that because of the Buddhist culture, there are no open hostilities toward gay couples. They are seen as an oddity, instead of something to fear or hate. Other Muslim and Christian countries of the same economic status have not reached this degree of an open mind
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.
A gay friendly atmosphere can be found no matter what part of Cambodia you visit. You can just sit back and relax and be yourself. From the naughty district of Phnom Penh to the country villages you can find almost anywhere, same sex exploits are happening everywhere. There is a drawback though. Over a million men and prostitutes are walking around with the HIV virus and most will perform services without warning you of their condition. Not only are there a million reported cases, there may be even more cases unreported.
So for your next trip to an exotic destination, pick Cambodia and discover its gay friendly atmosphere. Gay travel to Cambodia is not as dangerous as it used to be and with a little planning and scouting before you depart, you will find the country delightful and truly an exciting gay vacation destination.
Over three millions lives were lost during the decades following the genocide and terror of the 1970s. In the politically turbulent position between Vietnam and Thailand, Cambodia has shown the world that it can compete with other countries as a vacation destination. It doesn't matter if you are viewing the awesome temple of Angkor Wat or hiking the unspoiled beauty of Batambang, you will find that you will untethered from the scrutiny you would find in other countries when displaying your lifestyle.
Entering the country of Cambodia by air is easier than it was in the past because of the expansion of the international airport. There are domestic flights between Phnom Penh and the area of Siem Reap. Cambodia's currency is called the Riel and the average exchange rate for the Riel is 4000 Riel to 1 US Dollar. Health and cleanliness have improved over the last decade, but the same warnings of traveling in a tropical environment still apply
Homosexuality is legal in Cambodia. This is a policy that many third world countries do not recognize. Restaurants, bars, and hotels have opened their doors to the gay lifestyle and embrace it. If you want to check out the gay hot spots in Cambodia, a simple word search on your favorite search engine will give you a plethora of choices for partying and having fun.
Though same sex marriages are not legal in the country, you will find that because of the Buddhist culture, there are no open hostilities toward gay couples. They are seen as an oddity, instead of something to fear or hate. Other Muslim and Christian countries of the same economic status have not reached this degree of an open mind
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.
A gay friendly atmosphere can be found no matter what part of Cambodia you visit. You can just sit back and relax and be yourself. From the naughty district of Phnom Penh to the country villages you can find almost anywhere, same sex exploits are happening everywhere. There is a drawback though. Over a million men and prostitutes are walking around with the HIV virus and most will perform services without warning you of their condition. Not only are there a million reported cases, there may be even more cases unreported.
So for your next trip to an exotic destination, pick Cambodia and discover its gay friendly atmosphere. Gay travel to Cambodia is not as dangerous as it used to be and with a little planning and scouting before you depart, you will find the country delightful and truly an exciting gay vacation destination.
About the Author:
The creator of this commentary about Cambodia is Howie Holben. Howie operates Spirit Journeys, a gay travel organization. Spirit Journeys presents spiritual gay tours world wide.
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