Cambodia

"jortizclaver" <jortizclaver@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I'm considering going for a 3 weeks trip to Cambodia. I'd like to spend
> some days (3/6) diving. Does anybody have any experience diving there?
>
> Cambodia is not very famous because of its diving but I don't know if
> it's because it's not very spectacular or just because it's not
> exploited yet. How rich is the coral & life there?
>
> If it's not very good, would it be worthy try to get Phuket from there

They have things called "maps" that can help you. Hint: Phuket is at the
southwest corner of Thailand. Cambodia borders Thailand on the northeast.

> or is there any other place closer?

You could drive from Bangkok to the Cambodian border in 3-4 hours.

Greg Mossman wrote:
> "jortizclaver" <jortizclaver@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1150704119.755306.72920@u72g2000cwu.googlegro ups.com...
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'm considering going for a 3 weeks trip to Cambodia. I'd like to spend
> > some days (3/6) diving. Does anybody have any experience diving there?
> >
> > Cambodia is not very famous because of its diving but I don't know if
> > it's because it's not very spectacular or just because it's not
> > exploited yet. How rich is the coral & life there?
> >
> > If it's not very good, would it be worthy try to get Phuket from there
>
> They have things called "maps" that can help you. Hint: Phuket is at the
> southwest corner of Thailand. Cambodia borders Thailand on the northeast.

Really? Do they have maps? Man, I'm impressed how these contries are
getting developed! Maps!

I know how far Phuket is that's why I ask if there it's is such a good
dive compared with Cambodia that it's worthy to go there instead of
staying in Cambodia ...

Anyway, thanks for your information - I can see you're well-informed -
about the coral, reef, animals, diving conditions, etc.

> > or is there any other place closer?
> You could drive from Bangkok to the Cambodian border in 3-4 hours.

"jortizclaver" <jortizclaver@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> I know how far Phuket is that's why I ask if there it's is such a good
> dive compared with Cambodia that it's worthy to go there instead of
> staying in Cambodia ...

Sorry. I misunderstood your original question.

> Anyway, thanks for your information - I can see you're well-informed -
> about the coral, reef, animals, diving conditions, etc.

I didn't think the Andaman Sea diving was so hot, so I personally wouldn't
interrupt a three-week vacation somewhere else to make a 2+ hour flight to
Phuket to go diving. But then I wouldn't plan a dive trip to an area where
I knew nothing about the diving. That you haven't heard anything about the
diving speaks for itself.

>> > or is there any other place closer?

Malaysia is just a bit further.

[scubafreak]

I do think Cambodia is better on land than under water. Trips to their mosques and other historic and scenic spots are really great. There are tons to do in cambodia and a lot of places to visit. But truly their diving is not that famous. Maybe you can check on the resorts there if they do offer diving.