A holiday in Cambodia, Phnom Phen to be exact

After residing in Thailand for six months I needed to leave and apply for a new 60 day tourist visa at an overseas Thai Embassy. I decided to fly to Phnom Phen this time round as I really didn't think much of Penang in Malaysia last year.
Before landing I wondered whether I was really circling above the capital city of Cambodia. It looked so small from the air, similar to a large town rather than a city of over 2 million people.

The taxi ride from the airport to my hotel was amusing, not because they drive on the right side of the road or the preferred currency is US dollars, but because the tallest building which is still under construction will not even be 25 floor's high. It's destined to become a tourist attraction akin to the Centrepoint Tower in Sydney as no other building even comes close.

After settling in for a day and a night, I realised this place has virtually zero road rules and crossing the street required a skillset that needed to be learn't in rather a hurry. Photos don't do justice to the mayhem, so I took digital movies instead. I'll try and post some footage on this blog shortly.
Overall, I wouldn't recommend Phnom Phen as a holiday destination for families. The hotels, transportation and sight seeing opportunities need development. For a single person with a sense of adventure, and is prepared to rough it a little, go for it! PP is the 'wild west' of Asia.
Just don't forget to take out travel insurance... top cover!