subject: Gay Trip Sites In Cambodia [print this page] 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.
Unlike most third world countries, homosexuality is legal in Cambodia. In recent years more and more restaurants, bars, and hotels have opened dedicated to the gay lifestyle. A simple website search will allow you to find the gay friendly restaurants in the area of Cambodia you decide to visit.
Cambodia does not recognize same sex marriages. The Buddhist influence in the country limits judgement and reduces homophobic tendencies toward gay tourists. Most of the time, gay people are seen as an oddity and people will just watch you from a far. Other Muslim and Christian countries that are nearby are not as lenient. Those cultures do not allow an open mind.
Since 2004 there have been a gay pride parade and festival in Phnom Penh that has become more and more popular each year. Thousands descend on the capital to be part of the festival or just to watch the festivities from the gay participates.
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 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.
