Really enjoying your videos on Cambodia. Just about the best I've seen. And as I'm planning on moving to Cambodia next year I've been watching a lot of vids on RUclips. Thanks Keith
Another great video DF. I was in Kampot last year for a few days and loved it. I highly recommend trying the ribs at the rusty keyhole, i had them every day i was there and thought they were great value. I also rented a bike and did a day trip up the mountain to the abandoned casino and took some great pictures. There is also a proper casino built a few km's away which is good fun if you like playing cards. I stayed at the Magic Sponge guest house and absolutely loved it. Very clean, great facilities and the owners are super friendly. I enjoy watching your videos and reminiscing about my travels over there. ps. Go the Dees!
Sounds like a plan TH, I looked on trip advisor and everyone is raving about the ribs at Rusty Keyhole. I will go check it out. I plan on going up Bokor Mountain soon.Regards DF
Fascinating video mate. You were going to pay that tuk-tuk driver whatever price he wanted! I'm much more of a planner than you - no way I would arrive in Kampot at night without some kind of reservation! Train trip looked quite nice.
Last few vids have been quite impressive DF! The train looked like a great experience and it's cool to see the countryside and the local kids waving as the train rolls by them. Not sure what type of camera you are using but it records so beautifully that I must get one for myself. Keep traveling like you say. I want to own less and travel more. Already have a flexible job here in Cali so I can go at moments notice
Thanks BB. I still have alot of stuff in Melbourne, but i did rid myself of alot of shit i had accumulated over my lifetime. Don't wait to long to pull the trigger and travel. Regards DF.
Looked like a great train ride , liked the fact there were plenty of fans . Always makes you laugh when you pay the same fare for a 10 minute tuk-tuk ride as you do for a 3 hour train or bus ride . No surprise the tour operator's don't give out train info , a bit mean to give your the wrong time if it was deliberate . Know you've covered Sihanoukville before but how come no footage of this trip . Good vlog .
Hi SW, There is plenty coming of videos about Sihanoukville coming soon. I'm heading back there soon. My videos don't edit themselves. It takes time to film, transfer, import, edit, render, upload, title, description, tags, annotations, cards, ect ect. On top of that i like to relax and do nothing, sit by the pool, surf the interwebz, watch my favourite youtube channels, eat, sleep and meet new people. I think i need a holiday :) Regards DF
DF.....I watch a lot of travel videos and yours are by far the best. I can tell you really enjoy what your doing. Hard work does show in your videos. And also you are very funny. Would love to meet up with you for a beer 🍻 someday.
Hi MM, Yes it has only just re-opened in April 2016. I posted earlier in the comments about why it was shut down originally. Definately worth it IMO. Regards DF.
DF is dead right in what he said about saving your money and using it for traveling. Traveling is the only thing that you spend money on but actually makes you richer.
Far out. Great info. I stayed in the same freakin room at Paris Guesthouse. Happy ending across the street too. Cornet bar was a riot too open til 0400 solving the worlds problems. Will try train from PP to Comply in September. Well done Oz you're spot on in Cambodia.
Nice video of the khmer countryside , your so right about driving in cambodia you have to see it , i`m going through my trip back by private car to Phnom Penh pretty tame this time , i left before the train was back running , will surely give it a whirl next time i`m in back in sihanoukville, cheers ...
Great vid DF! I remember negotiating the drivers down a dollar or two in Cambodia.. Then when I eventually returned home I recall thinking "when did i become such a tight arse that I had to screw down a dollar or so from somebody who clearly needs it more than me" felt bad for a while, but i got over it. Melbourne is cold, wet and shit by the way...
Cool video mate. Would you be able to remember how 'comfortable' the seats in the train were? I'm planning to do the ride all the way to Phnom Penh in September and i am afraid the 7 or so hours on those seats would break my arse. Or perhaps stopping for the night midway would be a decent shout ?
Hey Mate, so true about the road trips in Cambodia, its definitely like Grand Theft Auto or Gran Turismo on single way highways which too scares me. Does the train stop frequently between the towns?
Hi RTB, Th train stopped once for 5 minutes betwwen Sihanoukville and Kampot. No passengers got off. I think the driver pulled over to buy a drink or something, haha. 👍
what a great journey i look forward to the next instalment as i like others have been thailand many times but never to cambodia. how many days are you in cambodia for ?
Thanks LJ1, I am liking it here so i extended my visa for an extra 30 days so 2 months total. I can look around the place in no rush, chill out and make some videos. Thanks for watching! Regards DF
thanks for the video. trains are great. the only experience I have is Bangkok to Chiang Mai. that was quite the experience the rails themselves so Twisted I thought we were going to bounce off all the seats for broken train broke down had to transfer to bus. sounded like it was about to blow up no air conditioning no opening windows. puffing black smoke what was the day tran the Night Train was supposed to be more fun. 2 sleeper cars. with a bar car in the middle. with air conditioning so powerful that you could freeze to death. I advise it it's really quite the adventure.
So you paid the same amount($4) to get to the bus station as you did to get from Sihanoukville to Kampot? Sounds like tuk tuks are pretty expensive there.
Hi RG, Yes that right, then anouther $4 from Kampot train station to Riverside, Kampot City. The tuk-tuk driver in Sihanoukville would not budge. Between 2 people it was $2 each, hardly worth loosing any sleep over. Regards DF.
Your information and guidance are the best, hope to see you try local foods or show variety of foods option. Anyway you doing good job, I`m going to follow your journey. P.S all the TAXI driver around the world are bad driver, shouldn't`t generalize Cambodian etc. Peoples that chase after money for a living, doesn`t give a dime for your LIFE.
You need to get your info correct it is not ferrang that’s in Thailand. In Cambodia its berrang I have lived in shv and kampot in my years in Cambodia What do you want for 8 usd
Is the train service in Cambodia better than the Thai service,because the trains in Thailand are shit,I imagine as Cambodia was colonised the French it probably has a decent railway throughout indochina.
Hi BTB, I have only used the train in Thailand once and it was fine for me. This train was fine also. The trains in Australia are old, dirty, graffiti everywhere and full of young drug addicts, jobless or kids wagging school. Regards DF
the floor isnt carpert that pass the DF inspection lol asians are so fruity so funny the dude doing the train horn for 99% of the video hahahaha DF im rewatching old videos waiting for new ones lol
Good question! Back in the mid 90's a train travelling from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville was ambushed by the Khmer Rouge in Kampot. Thirteen Cambodians died in the initial attack. 3 tourists including an Australian and Brit and Frenchman were kidnapped with 200 Cambodians and held hostage. The Khmer Rouge demmanded $50,000 in gold for the backpacking tourists to be released. Governments don't like to negotiate with terrorists so the money was never paid and the 3 tourists were tortured and murdered. From there people stopped using the train service and eventually it was not financially viable to continue so the train stopped running. If you google around you will find news articles on it. Thanks for watching. Regards DF.
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Raw and natural footage, this is a godsend to any traveller exploring Cambodia. Cheers dude.
Really enjoying your videos on Cambodia. Just about the best I've seen. And as I'm planning on moving to Cambodia next year I've been watching a lot of vids on RUclips. Thanks
Keith
Thats awesome Keith. I appreciate the compliment. I put alot of time in for little reward so comments like yours mean alot. Cheers 🍻
Some great sights there DF, you sure are making the most of your time. Looking forward to the next instalment!
Thanks DF 🍻
I really love these "adventure" videos
Thanks for watching. I will try and bring you more in the future. Regards DF 👍
Once again, a very informative vid. I hope to make a Cambodian run next year. Keep up the good work d.f., and thanks.
Thanks MH. I am loving Cambodia more and more every day. Regards DF.
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Awesome video..KUDOS. every cent spent on travelling is money very well spend. Great advice. May Bless you as always...
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Wow, thanks for the excellent review of the new train service!
Thanks for watching GM 👍
Another great video DF. I was in Kampot last year for a few days and loved it. I highly recommend trying the ribs at the rusty keyhole, i had them every day i was there and thought they were great value. I also rented a bike and did a day trip up the mountain to the abandoned casino and took some great pictures. There is also a proper casino built a few km's away which is good fun if you like playing cards. I stayed at the Magic Sponge guest house and absolutely loved it. Very clean, great facilities and the owners are super friendly. I enjoy watching your videos and reminiscing about my travels over there.
ps. Go the Dees!
Sounds like a plan TH, I looked on trip advisor and everyone is raving about the ribs at Rusty Keyhole. I will go check it out. I plan on going up Bokor Mountain soon.Regards DF
Fascinating video mate. You were going to pay that tuk-tuk driver whatever price he wanted! I'm much more of a planner than you - no way I would arrive in Kampot at night without some kind of reservation! Train trip looked quite nice.
We didn't know how far out the train station was, but it was a 10-15 minute tuk-tuk ride. $4 was fair. Everyone is entitled to make money. 👍
Last few vids have been quite impressive DF! The train looked like a great experience and it's cool to see the countryside and the local kids waving as the train rolls by them. Not sure what type of camera you are using but it records so beautifully that I must get one for myself. Keep traveling like you say. I want to own less and travel more. Already have a flexible job here in Cali so I can go at moments notice
Thanks BB. I still have alot of stuff in Melbourne, but i did rid myself of alot of shit i had accumulated over my lifetime. Don't wait to long to pull the trigger and travel. Regards DF.
Yes, we call ourselves the foot loose and free people.
Great stuff, didn't know about the train to kampot and for $4 and in 3 hours and what appears to be a good scenic journey, thanks DF
As you can see it's well lit up 😂😂😂 💡 brilliant video as always
DF...great video with good information about the train. Thank you
Brilliant vlog, and info DF..
As Richie Blackmore once said 'We all need to look out of the window more..'
Cheers CH. Good quote and very true. 🍻
Great Vlog DF! Love the commentary, too.
Cheers SN 🍻
Great video, the train looked fine and it seemed the track was OK as well.
Thanks LB, Regards DF
Great vlog DF!
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love the DF vlogs. looking forward to more from cambodia
Cheers AK, Many more to come 👍
Looked like a great train ride , liked the fact there were plenty of fans . Always makes you laugh when you pay the same fare for a 10 minute tuk-tuk ride as you do for a 3 hour train or bus ride . No surprise the tour operator's don't give out train info , a bit mean to give your the wrong time if it was deliberate . Know you've covered Sihanoukville before but how come no footage of this trip . Good vlog .
Hi SW, There is plenty coming of videos about Sihanoukville coming soon. I'm heading back there soon. My videos don't edit themselves. It takes time to film, transfer, import, edit, render, upload, title, description, tags, annotations, cards, ect ect. On top of that i like to relax and do nothing, sit by the pool, surf the interwebz, watch my favourite youtube channels, eat, sleep and meet new people. I think i need a holiday :) Regards DF
Ok mate, work to live not live to work
DF.....I watch a lot of travel videos and yours are by far the best. I can tell you really enjoy what your doing. Hard work does show in your videos. And also you are very funny. Would love to meet up with you for a beer 🍻 someday.
Great train ride. Looks amazing!
Much better than taking a mini van TG 👍🍻
We were there 2 yrs ago and the train wasn't available, we're headed back to SE Asia, have to try this! Thanks for the tips mate
Hi MM, Yes it has only just re-opened in April 2016. I posted earlier in the comments about why it was shut down originally. Definately worth it IMO. Regards DF.
Excellent video DF
Cheers AM 🍻
S14 years with no trains running,makes sense that the driver was on the horn hey lol..... Love Kampot by the river
I agree with U travelling is bliss every dollar is well spent
DF is dead right in what he said about saving your money and using it for traveling. Traveling is the only thing that you spend money on but actually makes you richer.
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djguy100 very true 👍🏻
Far out. Great info. I stayed in the same freakin room at Paris Guesthouse. Happy ending across the street too. Cornet bar was a riot too open til 0400 solving the worlds problems. Will try train from PP to Comply in September.
Well done Oz you're spot on in Cambodia.
Nice video of the khmer countryside , your so right about driving in cambodia you have to see it , i`m going through my trip back by private car to Phnom Penh pretty tame this time , i left before the train was back running , will surely give it a whirl next time i`m in back in sihanoukville, cheers ...
Hi SM, definatley give it a whirl next time. I'm going to take the train from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh next time. Thanks for watching. Regards DF.
Great vid DF! I remember negotiating the drivers down a dollar or two in Cambodia.. Then when I eventually returned home I recall thinking "when did i become such a tight arse that I had to screw down a dollar or so from somebody who clearly needs it more than me" felt bad for a while, but i got over it. Melbourne is cold, wet and shit by the way...
Hi Woodman, Yeah i hear you. You must oif been up early to see this vid. I published at 2:00AM Kampot time. Little rain here, but still warm toast.🍻
woodrow158
Love your attitude.
Tks for the info
Regards from Mexico
Cheers RP 👍🍻
Superb scenery!
It certainly was SKippy, and you only see a fraction of it in this video. I could of made a video the whole way. 👌
Cool video thx for visit my country
Love the adventure 10/10 for vid.
Thank You!
Brilliant! Thanks!
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Cool video mate. Would you be able to remember how 'comfortable' the seats in the train were? I'm planning to do the ride all the way to Phnom Penh in September and i am afraid the 7 or so hours on those seats would break my arse. Or perhaps stopping for the night midway would be a decent shout ?
brilliant, train travel is awesome in S E Asia
I dropped DF's name and they kicked me off! Good work DF great vid.
Hey Mate, so true about the road trips in Cambodia, its definitely like Grand Theft Auto or Gran Turismo on single way highways which too scares me. Does the train stop frequently between the towns?
Hi RTB, Th train stopped once for 5 minutes betwwen Sihanoukville and Kampot. No passengers got off. I think the driver pulled over to buy a drink or something, haha. 👍
Thanks heaps Sir Dead Farang, lookin forward to returning back to Serandipity Beach for $1 fireworks and Angkor beer
I love the Angkor beer, Probabley my favourite beer ever 🍻
nice vid. thanks
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Hi Matey bang on Vlog much better thank's
Thanks JJ. It's hard to keep 100% of the people happy 100% of the time. :) Regards DF
what a great journey i look forward to the next instalment as i like others have been thailand many times but never to cambodia.
how many days are you in cambodia for ?
Thanks LJ1, I am liking it here so i extended my visa for an extra 30 days so 2 months total. I can look around the place in no rush, chill out and make some videos. Thanks for watching! Regards DF
+Dead Farang enjoy !! looking forward to seeing more vlogs
thanks for the video.
trains are great.
the only experience I have is Bangkok to Chiang Mai.
that was quite the experience
the rails themselves so Twisted I thought we were going to bounce off
all the seats for broken train broke down had to transfer to bus.
sounded like it was about to blow up no air conditioning no opening windows.
puffing black smoke
what was the day tran the Night Train was supposed to be more fun.
2 sleeper cars. with a bar car in the middle.
with air conditioning so powerful that you could freeze to death.
I advise it it's really quite the adventure.
Thnaks KC, I recenly flew to Chiang Mai. 1100 Baht. That train sounds dodgy, haha. Regards DF.
Dead Farang
it is dodgy.
but if you haven't been robbed at least three times in Asia.
you haven't traveled to Asial
Dead Farang I gave my country's Buy. RPM.
ROBBERIES PER MONTH
Spot on mate. Well done. Your vids are dangerous as they force a farang from Canada to move to Cambodia. Oh and I paid $15 at Paris Guesthouse.
Cheers JT 👍
corrections from previous comments. Corner Bar not Cornet and Kompot not comply. sorry new tablet eh.
So you paid the same amount($4) to get to the bus station as you did to get from Sihanoukville to Kampot? Sounds like tuk tuks are pretty expensive there.
Hi RG, Yes that right, then anouther $4 from Kampot train station to Riverside, Kampot City. The tuk-tuk driver in Sihanoukville would not budge. Between 2 people it was $2 each, hardly worth loosing any sleep over. Regards DF.
Your information and guidance are the best, hope to see you try local foods or show variety of foods option. Anyway you doing good job, I`m going to follow your journey. P.S all the TAXI driver around the world are bad driver, shouldn't`t generalize Cambodian etc. Peoples that chase after money for a living, doesn`t give a dime for your LIFE.
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you are wright we went kampot to phnompen drive was on the horn 90% of the time
I'm sure that's why they told you the wrong departure time...You'd be forced back to buy one of their tickets....Cheeky Buggers!!
I hope to do this (Trip and Journey) next time I am visiting Cambodia.
its rugby not football :))
anyway good vlog and try to show us some combodian street foods as well
It's Australian rules football, each game is played under the AFL (Australian Football League ). Regards.
australian rules football or afl , nothing to do with rugby
Hi HV, That is definately football. Australian Football. Very different to Rugby. Look it up on RUclips, you will be impressed :) 👍
will do :))
You need to get your info correct
it is not ferrang that’s in Thailand. In Cambodia its berrang I have lived in shv and kampot in my years in Cambodia
What do you want for 8 usd
mate.can you tell me how much smokes r in Thailand.tar
The well known brands are about 2pound a pack,the ones i smoke are 1pound or 50bht
thanks superblue.alot cheaper than Australia.we pay $30aud for a pkt 40's
Adrain Coyne My mate was just in sidney,he told me how expensive it is!
about 3.50 aus for a pack of malboro 20's
Philippines.r cheaper.$1.20. malboro
Nice video despite the funny accent :)
haha, Cheers JB 🍻
Is the train service in Cambodia better than the Thai service,because the trains in Thailand are shit,I imagine as Cambodia was colonised the French it probably has a decent railway throughout indochina.
Hi BTB, I have only used the train in Thailand once and it was fine for me. This train was fine also. The trains in Australia are old, dirty, graffiti everywhere and full of young drug addicts, jobless or kids wagging school. Regards DF
I don't like using u s dollars in a country I visit , I prefer using local money , but the view was nice , I fancy a train ride now and then
Hi Jim. USD is the main currency here. The Cambodian Riel is the supporting currency when giving/recieving small change.
demons did good considering they played adealide haha
Hi BP, We are improving and i can see the next 10 years being much better than the last 10 years. 👌
It's not as good as thailand by the look's of it but the room look's good like you alway's say bar girl's cant eat love.
It is good if not better in some ways EM. All depends on what you want, need or are looking for. Regards DF. 🍻
"Dead Farang sent me."
haha, 🍻
Jarryd Hayne
I'm more of a Darren Bennett man myself. Go Dees!!!
Darren Bennet, Saverio Rocca, Ben Graham all AFL players, not Rugby players.
Ok send us AFL guys then.
Go Dees
👍👍👍👍👍 We are in for a big year mate, i can't wait, Regards DF 👍👍👍👍👍
the floor isnt carpert that pass the DF inspection lol asians are so fruity so funny the dude doing the train horn for 99% of the video hahahaha DF im rewatching old videos waiting for new ones lol
Hi YIA007, haha, Yes i don't like hotel rooms with carpet. Thanks for watching, i will be back soon. Regards DF 👍
🚂🚆Dead farang send me 🚈🚥 thanks. ..
go cats.demons suck
haha, We are coming good finally 👍
beauty mate
great video...well documented. one question....why was the railway closed for 14 years ?
Good question! Back in the mid 90's a train travelling from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville was ambushed by the Khmer Rouge in Kampot. Thirteen Cambodians died in the initial attack. 3 tourists including an Australian and Brit and Frenchman were kidnapped with 200 Cambodians and held hostage. The Khmer Rouge demmanded $50,000 in gold for the backpacking tourists to be released. Governments don't like to negotiate with terrorists so the money was never paid and the 3 tourists were tortured and murdered. From there people stopped using the train service and eventually it was not financially viable to continue so the train stopped running. If you google around you will find news articles on it. Thanks for watching. Regards DF.
Wow. Understood. Thanks for the detailed reply :) Stay safe !