{"id":32552,"date":"2019-04-03T10:16:01","date_gmt":"2019-04-03T04:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.thomascook.in\/?p=32552"},"modified":"2026-03-18T12:54:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T07:24:26","slug":"cambodia-and-vietnam-backpackers-second-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/international-holidays\/cambodia-and-vietnam-backpackers-second-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Vietnam and Cambodia – Backpackers Second Home"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u2018One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.\u2019 \u2013 Henry Miller<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Travelling is all about exploring new places, coming across different lifestyles, accepting different faiths and cultures and leaving as a different human being. When one travels with this perspective, the world presents a plethora of options to explore new places.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Vietnam and Cambodia are the perfect answer to every traveller\u2019s wanderlust and desire to travel to new destinations and see new things. Backpacking in Vietnam<\/a> takes you on a journey showcasing rich history, delicious food, and splendid architecture and ticks new countries in your checklist. In the quaint lanes and hostels of Hanoi, Saigon, and Siem Reap exists a backpacking culture that you have never seen before. The many places to explore here are a mixed bag of many aspects.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Backpacking in Vietnam and Cambodia at a Glance<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Time<\/strong> \u2013 10 to 15 days<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Currency <\/strong>\u2013 Vietnamese Dong, Cambodian Riel<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Capital <\/strong>\u2013 Hanoi (Vietnam), Phnom Penh (Cambodia)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Major airports<\/strong> \u2013 Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi (Vietnam), Phnom Penh and Siem Reap (Cambodia)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Reasons to visit<\/strong> \u2013 Cultural tours, adventure tours, Village visits, honeymoon, trekking, cruise trips, caving, food and drinks<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Suggested Read : 10 Best Places to Visit in Vietnam for Honeymoon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

How cheap are Vietnam and Cambodia<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Compared to many international tourist destinations, Vietnam and Cambodia<\/a> are extremely cheap. 1 INR is equal to approximately 327 Vietnamese Dong. In Cambodia 1 INR is equal to 56 Cambodian Riel. Everything in these two countries, from hotels, to food and coffee is extremely cheap. Since the facility of Border Crossing between Vietnam and Cambodia is available to the visitors, one saves themselves from taking costly flight tickets. Those who are planning for backpacking in Vietnam and Cambodia will get to enjoy a time of their life.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Reasons to visit Vietnam and Cambodia<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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While Vietnam and Cambodia have many reasons to book a flight ticket<\/a> and get going, here are a few most convincing ones.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Abundance of cheap guest houses and hostels in every city<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For a backpacker, it is important to find places to stay where one can find accommodation for cheap. When you are in Vietnam and Cambodia, this problem is automatically solved. Every major destination is filled with amazing guest houses and backpackers hostels where one can stay and then move on to another destination.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Popular hostels in Vietnam and Cambodia<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n