Comments on: Experiencing Local Cambodian Culture on Bamboo Island

By: David

David — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 13:38:17 +0000

Thank you so much for this great post. I absolutely love Thailand and so much of it’s culture, and so been wanting to check out Cambodia and Vietnam for the longest time. Thank you for reminding me, and inspiring me to pull my finger out and head there soon 🙂

By: Kendra

Kendra — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 03:54:46 +0000

Bamboo island sounded like a perfect get away, although now in March of 2015, it is now closed and only open to construction workers as they are supposedly building more bungalows, guest houses, and possibly hotels!
It’s so sad to see these islands being sold and developed.

By: NomadicMatt

NomadicMatt — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 12:16:22 +0000

In reply to Baker. There's no surfing on the island and only one place to stay.

By: Baker

Baker — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 05:43:53 +0000

Was there surfing there? Also the name of the bungalows? Heading there tomorrow for my last week in Cambodia and a little underprepared… Would really like to surf, dive, snorkel and relax… Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

By: KJ.Morrow

KJ.Morrow — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 06:36:05 +0000

Great story! I have spent much time in SE Asia, mostly in Thailand and Viet Nam. Next week I leave for Bangkok and immediately return to Issan to visit my “Thai family” in a small village, as I do at least twice a year.
3 or 4 days with these wonderful people will set the tone for the following 2 weeks as I travel South, exploring Cambodia for the first time. Downshifting and taking in the sights, sounds, smells, and culture is the only way to enjoy your time and guarantee an amazing experience in SE Asia.
My final destination is Sihanoukville, before heading back to Phnom Penh for a flights back to BKK and to Beijing, where I live and work. I hope my trip ends with that same peaceful easy feeling that it will start with in Thailand and that you felt on Bamboo Island.

By: NomadicMatt

NomadicMatt — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:43:54 +0000

Looks like we just missed each other then! Did you listen to Chicken Fried? Brian plays it all the time.

By: NomadicMatt

NomadicMatt — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:43:26 +0000

I am a firm believer that in travel, less is always more.

By: NomadicMatt

NomadicMatt — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:40:14 +0000

In reply to Alex. You know how much I love to work! It was quite hard to do!

By: NomadicMatt

NomadicMatt — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:34:53 +0000

In reply to Carole. All you need to do is show up in Sihanoukville and book your ferry ticket! Say Hi to Brian, Jamie, Sofia, and Vida for me! (Also head to JJs and Sihanoukville and send the staff my regards. Ask for Tom, Alice, or Anna)

By: NomadicMatt

NomadicMatt — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:31:05 +0000

In reply to Stacey. It's a beautiful place!