Gay Holiday Sites In Cambodia
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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 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.
Gay tours to Cambodia help written by Howie Holben. He is the dreamer behind Spirit Journeys, a gay travel association. Spirit Journeys provides gay tours all over the planet.