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are being developed and the general increase in tourism in
Cambodia has led to a boom in guesthouse accommodation.
Getting around
You can hire a car with a driver with taxis easily found in the
cities. The tuk tuk (three-wheeled motor cycles) cyclos and
motos (small motorcycles) can also be f lagged down for short
trips. Buses also have an effective network and they make
travel to sights around Phnom Penh easier than driving. For
longer trips, trains are a longer but more comfortable option.
There are also boats and the most popular services operate
between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Fast boats head up the
Mekong to Kompong Cham, Kratie and Stung Treng.
Food and entertainment
Khmer cuisine is similar to Thai and there are sidewalk
noodle shops, food stalls and markets. It is wise to avoid
eating or drinking from street vendors.
The inf luence of the French is manifest in the breads and
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