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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.
'''if you put your thoumb up, the cambodian will think you looking for taxi. you should hit the air with your hand and than they will understand you hitch hike'''You can hitch on every single road in Cambodia, there are just more and less busy roads. People are very friendly, but most don't really know what hitchhiking is. Many will assume you are trying to flag down a taxi - so they won't stop. Taxis will stop of course, that's why it's important to make it very clear that you have no money. some cars will stop for you and will think you can be a great side money so make it clear you have no money.
Actually, it's even possible to hitch a ride with a taxi, when they already have a passenger who paid for the trip.
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.
Thumb here has no meaning, so waving to the drivers would be the only way to hitch a ride. again- hit the air- they understand that.
Almost all main roads lead to [[Phnom Penh]]. From there it's easy to make it on less that a day to [[Siem Reap]], [[Sihanoukville]], [[Battambang]] or the Vietnamese border.
== Public transport ==
Intercity buses are cheap, but inside the cities, there is no public transport at all. Even Phnom Penh with its population of 2 million does not have a local bus network.
To get out of the city, you will have to use motorbikesor tuktuk. Haggle hard, as they will easily ask 3-4 times of the regular price for foreigners.Don't be shy and always deal with the price. if it's too much just start to walk, the will follow you and reduce the price.
== Cities ==
* [[Battambang]]
* [[Siem Reap]]
== External links ==
* [http://marcandoelpolo.com/viajar-dedo-autostop-camboya/ Information, tips and personal experiences of hitch-hiking in Cambodia. A 2103 km journey on 40 vehicles and 1 boat! (only in spanish)], by Marcando el Polo
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