Cambodia

Population: Roughly 14,000,000 and rapidly expanding

Government: One of the most corrupt in the world. Virtually a failed state. Officially, there are regular elections, but political freedoms are minimal. Political discussion is highly suppressed. Basic services are completely lacking.

Climate: Most of the country is hot all year round. Slightly cooler during the dry season from December to the beginning of March.

Language: Khmer, English widely spoken in tourist areas, some French
When to go: High season lasts from December to March, when the weather is a bit cooler and the rains have stopped. April is ungodly hot. Arguably, the best time to be in Cambodia is late October and November. The weather is cooler, the rains are less frequent, but still quite refreshing, and the ganja harvest is in. There are also fewer tourists and the prices for hotels drop.

Visas: $20 for tourist visa on arrival, $25 for business visa. Border officials are dirty, corrupt bastards, and will often try to charge much more, but if you smile with them, are respectful, and refuse to be intimidated by their threats, you can pay only the standard fee. Visa renewal is unlimited. You don’t ever have to leave Cambodia if you don’t want to!

Cambodia on wikipedia

M.J Lloyd was born and raised on a small farm in rural Ohio. At the age of 18 he hit the road to Alaska with a meager savings and no plan. Over the next 2 years he wandered in search of real answers and a livable life. The journey has taken him through three continents, various loves, battles with the loneliness and insanity of the road, and extreme poverty. Though the lessons haven’t been easy, he has learned much from the trail, and has reached a much happier and more peaceful understanding on the nature of his life.

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