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'''Cambodia''' is a country in South East [[Asia]]. on the main highways, it is pretty easy to hitch. On some remote roads things may be harder though.
Trucks and lorries are most likely to give you a free lift. You will probably spend more time on the back of vehicles then inside. This can be a pleasant way to enjoy sun, wind and the beautiful landscape. Make sure you bring water, sunscreen and a hat though, as you might get a 4-hour-lift without a single minute of shade.
Most people speak basic English and will understand at least something like "no money". In Khmer you can say ''k'nyom ot mean loy'' - "I no have money" is the literal translation.
== Public transport ==
Besides buses there's plenty of three wheeler tuk tuks not only in Phnom Penh but all around the country. There are two apps used by locals to order a tuk tuk: [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kh.com.passapp.passenger Passapp] and [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.grabtaxi.passenger Grab]. With these apps you will know the price to your destination before ordering, so you don't need to worry about being ripped off. These apps don't work in every town. Prices start at 4000 riel (USD 1) for the shortest ride up to 1km and a distance of 10km should cost around 10,000 riel, or 2.5 dollars (late 2022).
== Maps ==
Google Maps works pretty well in Cambodia, especially in Phnom Penh. The same can be said about the satellite view which is updated quite regularly, though not as often as in Europe. However if you decide to use Street View you should treat it as a time machine into the past. The latest Street View images are from 2014 and Cambodia developed tremendously over the last decade. What on Street View looks like a countryside road with tons of potholes today can be a dual carriageway surrounded by banks and shopping malls. In such case looking for a good hitchhiking spot using the Street View is definitely not recommended.
== Cities ==
[[Battambang]]<br/>
[[Siem Reap]]<br/>
[[Kampot]]
== Personal Experiences ==