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Cambodia is an exotic and tropical paradise and now gay travel to Cambodia is safe and haa affordable many gay tours. Cambodia was once a country where political upheaval and war was apart of daily life. Now under a more stable government Cambodia has become an up and coming vacation destination for straight and gay couples alike.
After decades of genocide and terror that killed more than three million souls, Cambodia, nestled in between the countries of Thailand and Vietnam, has become stable and has become the mecca of tourist destinations. You and your partner will find many tourist spots like the beautiful temple of Angkor Wat, the untouched nature of Batambang, or the exciting nightlife of Phnom Penh. The people are friendly and you can enjoy the gay lifestyle without prejudice or scrutiny.
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
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.
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
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.
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 for your next trip to an exotic destination, pick Cambodia and discover its gay friendly atmosphere. Gay vacations 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.
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