Floating villages in Cambodia offer a unique glimpse into a way of life that has adapted harmoniously to the country's diverse water systems. Located predominantly around the Tonle Sap Lake, these villages are home to communities that live on stilted houses or floating structures, navigating the challenges and opportunities that come with a semi-aquatic lifestyle. One of the most iconic floating villages is Kompong Phluk, where houses are built on tall stilts that rise and fall with the fluctuating water levels of the lake. During the rainy season, the water can rise dramatically, and the villages seem to float effortlessly on the surface. In contrast, during the dry season, the homes are often left high and dry, and the local inhabitants adapt by using canoes for transportation. The culture in these floating villages is rich and vibrant, and life revolves around the water. Fishing is a principal source of livelihood, and local markets often boast a variety of fresh fish and other aquatic products. Visitors to these villages can immerse themselves in this unique way of life, partaking in activities like fishing, learning traditional crafts, or enjoying local cuisine. Those who call the floating villages home can not attend public schools, own property, get a factory job, attain a driver's license or open a bank account. Surviving primarily on subsistence fishing the average household annual income of a Tonle Sap family is $500USD. Moreover, the floating villages are a testament to the resilience of the communities that inhabit them. Despite facing challenges such as changing environmental conditions and developments in infrastructure, the people continue to maintain their traditions and way of life. Tourists are often drawn to these locations for their beauty, cultural significance, and the opportunity to witness a lifestyle that is rapidly disappearing in other parts of the world. Overall, floating villages in Cambodia represent a vibrant intersection of culture, nature, and adaptation, making them a fascinating part of the country's heritage. 🇰🇭❤ 0:00 - Random Village Snacks; 6:33 - Arriving At Floating Village; 15:34 - Private Boat Forest Tour; 22:42 - 50 USD Surprise For Villager; 33:07 - Inside Floating Local Market; 37:54 - 50 USD Surprise For Captain; 41:07 - Roadside Dinner With Locals.
At 30:46 the boat lady said " She has 9 children, all her children has a family and kids, Her Husband has couldn't make a living here so he left to Thailand for work.
Davud; Local Asian people, they afraid of talking about, for example croc where it is obviously does exist. Instead, they used jargon word like Ie. rowing ship for croc or something. In 1960; villagers told my mom to stay overnight but she insisted to go because it was 3 PM and her home just about 5km away. They told her "the tall". In that region, "the long" is snake and the tall is the ten meter tall ghost. My mom met him sat on the road. When he saw my mom, he stood up for my mom to pass. My mom ran about a km and reached the village. Villagers saw my mom, immediately, they knew my mom met that ghost. They spent about half an hour to do "returning soul" ritual. Then the men accompany my mom to her village about 2km away. The villagers told my father that, people died about 3 weeks after the haunted. A week later, my father moved out of that village to town.
Cambodian people are honest, hospitable and fulfilled with the humanity. They live happily whether they rich or not. Love to be in Cambodia in the near future to feel this amazing hospitality. Appreciate your best giving moments to the community. Specially they deserve it. Go ahead. Loving regards from Sri Lanka...❤❤❤
Yes khmer people are very big on kindness and honesty. Lying, deceiving or even past judgment on others can lead to bad karma or even bring it upon your family. Its just part of their culture to be so nice. But there is good and bad people every where.
The lady on the boat have 9 children and her husband have no job in Cambodia so he went to Thailand to work. I appreciate and thank you for visiting and helping my people.
The floating villages are a unique experience. Beautiful and extremely one of a kind experience. Nice and lovely people all around. Thanks Davud for choosing something not seen before.
Very beautiful video. May God keep you happy like this. You are very kind. Your love is amazing. May your generosity continue. We also get great pleasure in travelling with you. Best wishes David.
27:52 I think the lady on the boat said that they were looking for shellfish 30:30 she said she has 9 kids and that her husband went to Thailand for work
Thank you for your kindness and generosity towards the khmer people. May the Lord bless with richness in health, wealth and longevity. 🙏🙏🙏 and the lady on the boat said they were looking for snails to eat. Crocodiles are rare in Cambodia. If they arent on the menu they are praised as protectors of the land in some areas.
Salute to person who initiate this idea, incredible experience to you & me as well, protecting environment & the same time promoting tourism. Hard life 😢 ladies are taking the lead 🙏♥️ love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 🇱🇰 ♥️ 🇰🇭 lovely people in Cambodia 🙏
Haha that child, God bless him, looks so happy. That's why children are the best of all creations, they are innocent, smiling all the time, not worrying about 9 to 5 job, not worrying about bad grades nor bills, but just enjoying life. Kids are the best! God bless Cambodia, its amazing people and God bless you mr Davud for being so generous, caring, compassionate and wise.
Been to Cambodia 🇰🇭 but never got a chance to do the floating village tour. Definitely would like to visit once I get a chance to go back, thanks for sharing and appreciate your support to the Cambodian people. ❤
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Thanks for your tip to the people there. Wish you all the best!
The people are very nice the floating houses are very nice and bautiful wiith all the thi gs they need .the man made forest is amazing .the litle boy and family are very niceevery thing is so nice and amazing❤❤
Truly enjoy your videos, Davud! You are an extremely kind person :) Was smiling seeing you so happy with the little boy! And you are right, Cambodians are the nicest with kind nature in SEA region!
First all thank you for being so kind to the unfortunate people that had been through so much. My grandmother passed away at the of ninety. She told me that that she had been through war all her life. The war with Thailand, war with Vietnam, Japanese war, war with the French, American war, civil war and the devastation and destruction of all is the Khmer Rough. Btw, the lady said she has nine children and they all grown up. Her husband went to Thailand to look for work.
Hi davud! I am watching your blog time to time. This time too, i was so happy to see beautiful people of the beautiful country combodia. Thanks a lot for you davud showing us wonderful videos of the unknown parts of the world.
You should go to preah vihear. Temple on the mountain with 5 levels and a breath taking view on the peak of the mountain overlooking the open beautiful terrain
Hi Davud, I am enjoying your videos in Cambodia. May God bless with a long and healthy life. You are so generous with the people you meet. We all love you. Safe safe. 💕🙏
Hello Davud I’m from Cambodia but live in the USA , I do love ❤️ your videos especially this one the lady who was your guide she was telling you that she worked for more than 10 years and has 9 children right now she lives with her husband since all her children are already grown, unfortunately her husband is living at another rural area dues to lacking of work, keep up your good work thanks 🙏 for helping out my people I do appreciate you
As the amazing wise gentleman from Yemen (mr Qais) said to you Davud: the kindness you share with other people, is the most amazing thing you can do in the eyes of God almighty. They will never forget you. Much love and blessings from Belgium.
That grandma ride the boat with you, she is so nice and honest, man that was heartbreaking. That was grandma Imagine your grandma ride on the boat with you and she wanna do that, will you let her ?
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Floating villages in Cambodia offer a unique glimpse into a way of life that has adapted harmoniously to the country's diverse water systems. Located predominantly around the Tonle Sap Lake, these villages are home to communities that live on stilted houses or floating structures, navigating the challenges and opportunities that come with a semi-aquatic lifestyle.
One of the most iconic floating villages is Kompong Phluk, where houses are built on tall stilts that rise and fall with the fluctuating water levels of the lake. During the rainy season, the water can rise dramatically, and the villages seem to float effortlessly on the surface. In contrast, during the dry season, the homes are often left high and dry, and the local inhabitants adapt by using canoes for transportation.
The culture in these floating villages is rich and vibrant, and life revolves around the water. Fishing is a principal source of livelihood, and local markets often boast a variety of fresh fish and other aquatic products. Visitors to these villages can immerse themselves in this unique way of life, partaking in activities like fishing, learning traditional crafts, or enjoying local cuisine.
Those who call the floating villages home can not attend public schools, own property, get a factory job, attain a driver's license or open a bank account. Surviving primarily on subsistence fishing the average household annual income of a Tonle Sap family is $500USD.
Moreover, the floating villages are a testament to the resilience of the communities that inhabit them. Despite facing challenges such as changing environmental conditions and developments in infrastructure, the people continue to maintain their traditions and way of life. Tourists are often drawn to these locations for their beauty, cultural significance, and the opportunity to witness a lifestyle that is rapidly disappearing in other parts of the world.
Overall, floating villages in Cambodia represent a vibrant intersection of culture, nature, and adaptation, making them a fascinating part of the country's heritage. 🇰🇭❤
0:00 - Random Village Snacks;
6:33 - Arriving At Floating Village;
15:34 - Private Boat Forest Tour;
22:42 - 50 USD Surprise For Villager;
33:07 - Inside Floating Local Market;
37:54 - 50 USD Surprise For Captain;
41:07 - Roadside Dinner With Locals.
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The boat lady said they are looking for baby clams at 27:30
At 30:46 the boat lady said " She has 9 children, all her children has a family and kids, Her Husband has couldn't make a living here so he left to Thailand for work.
Davud; Local Asian people, they afraid of talking about, for example croc where it is obviously does exist. Instead, they used jargon word like Ie. rowing ship for croc or something. In 1960; villagers told my mom to stay overnight but she insisted to go because it was 3 PM and her home just about 5km away. They told her "the tall". In that region, "the long" is snake and the tall is the ten meter tall ghost. My mom met him sat on the road. When he saw my mom, he stood up for my mom to pass. My mom ran about a km and reached the village. Villagers saw my mom, immediately, they knew my mom met that ghost. They spent about half an hour to do "returning soul" ritual. Then the men accompany my mom to her village about 2km away. The villagers told my father that, people died about 3 weeks after the haunted. A week later, my father moved out of that village to town.
Cambodian people are honest, hospitable and fulfilled with the humanity. They live happily whether they rich or not. Love to be in Cambodia in the near future to feel this amazing hospitality. Appreciate your best giving moments to the community. Specially they deserve it. Go ahead. Loving regards from Sri Lanka...❤❤❤
Thank you bro 🙏
I wish to visit your country too ❤
Yes khmer people are very big on kindness and honesty. Lying, deceiving or even past judgment on others can lead to bad karma or even bring it upon your family. Its just part of their culture to be so nice. But there is good and bad people every where.
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@@Rithjunior95 Definitely you can come.. We are always welcome you. For more about our country watch Davud's videos about Sri Lanka. Thanks..
First!!!! 😂❤
Dang it more like 3rd 😂 Looking forward to this one bro
Thank you, brother, for the recommendations in beautiful Cambodia 🇰🇭 Truly fascinating country❤🙏🏽
Were you about to order lunch and got a notification and go "crap. gotta comment first"?
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idol Chris 😂
The lady on the boat have 9 children and her husband have no job in Cambodia so he went to Thailand to work. I appreciate and thank you for visiting and helping my people.
(30:30)Her 9 Children are married .She live with husband only,,,
(36:06) Her son`s name is Daro (your name is Davut😅)their dog's name is Reach
we are Cambodian and we live you too, you so generous and friendly❤
Seem like DAVUD spending more TIP than the cost of traveling in this whole trip ❤😂 thanks for your kindness
As a Cambodian, I really appreciated for your help to elder people. with my best wishes.
Thanks you for visiting Cambodia 🇰🇭 my beautiful country 😍❤️ have a great holiday 🙏❤️
28:05 She said "those fishermen are looking for snails". For your question, I can tell you there is no crocodile there. 31:06 she said she has 9 kids.
50$. You make her day. She is so happy ❤❤❤
I love how people are so honest. Beautiful country
Cambodia people love u big friend from Cambodia 🇰🇭
Very true
The floating villages are a unique experience. Beautiful and extremely one of a kind experience. Nice and lovely people all around. Thanks Davud for choosing something not seen before.
Very beautiful video. May God keep you happy like this. You are very kind. Your love is amazing. May your generosity continue. We also get great pleasure in travelling with you. Best wishes David.
Love attracts love ;) Indeed, Davud is such an inspiration.
She 63 year old but she can work like this she very strong and she have 9 kids to take care so she is the best mother ❤️❤️
♥Welcome to Cambodia, and thank you so much for sharing Cambodia to the world♥
A worm welcome to Cambodia 🇰🇭 I'm glad you enjoyed your trip ❤
Mr Davud...you are a regular customer for villagers..
God Bless you forever...My Dear
50$. You make her day. She is so happy ❤❤❤and ur tour boy and kids thanx ,,,davud bro,,,u r verry kind
27:52 I think the lady on the boat said that they were looking for shellfish
30:30 she said she has 9 kids and that her husband went to Thailand for work
Thank you for loving my country and my people .I’m from USA CA🙏🙏💕💕
You are very kind, gentleman, very respectful. I'm your fend dear 😘
Very lovely place, people are weak in economy but rich in love, that child's love was soo beautiful🥰
Thank you for your kindness and generosity towards the khmer people. May the Lord bless with richness in health, wealth and longevity. 🙏🙏🙏 and the lady on the boat said they were looking for snails to eat. Crocodiles are rare in Cambodia. If they arent on the menu they are praised as protectors of the land in some areas.
Wonderful video my friend . Floating experience is very good
Salute to person who initiate this idea, incredible experience to you & me as well, protecting environment & the same time promoting tourism. Hard life 😢 ladies are taking the lead 🙏♥️ love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 🇱🇰 ♥️ 🇰🇭 lovely people in Cambodia 🙏
I just want to say to the Davud
Thank you for a very kind heart for helping contributes to Cambodia peoples❤🎉🎉❤
Amazing video ❤❤❤
Davud its amazing trip feel like travelling my self at this place
Beautiful lake.. great water village …
Thanks for great tour❤
Thank you very much 🙏
You have a big heart and so generous for her . I am appreciate for your generosity for her . Have fun my friend.
Haha that child, God bless him, looks so happy. That's why children are the best of all creations, they are innocent, smiling all the time, not worrying about 9 to 5 job, not worrying about bad grades nor bills, but just enjoying life. Kids are the best! God bless Cambodia, its amazing people and God bless you mr Davud for being so generous, caring, compassionate and wise.
Great man!❤❤❤❤
I love watching most of your videos.
Thank you so much ❤
Davud, your compassion and humanity are beyond. Be blessed!
Hi davud, i am happy to watch your vlog, i am Filipino, but i am so excited to watch you vlog again i. Bhutan soon.. take care davud always 😍😍
thanks you so much for visit to my country, wish you good luck and successful every thing you wish 🥰
You have a great heart.
Same tropical place like here in Philippines! Tnks for Sharing bro! Stay safe Godbless all ur trip .
you are a good man sir....i see your every videos from tamilnadu india
Very nice people . බුදු සරණයි!
salam bro oiishii corner singapore........enjoy the scenery, enviroment......nice bro very nice general knowledge.....of a natural living
David you're too kind and open minded. We're addicted watching your videos.
Thanks so very much 🙏😍🇰🇭
Been to Cambodia 🇰🇭 but never got a chance to do the floating village tour. Definitely would like to visit once I get a chance to go back, thanks for sharing and appreciate your support to the Cambodian people. ❤
Thanks for your tip to the people there. Wish you all the best!
The people are very nice the floating houses are very nice and bautiful wiith all the thi gs they need .the man made forest is amazing .the litle boy and family are very niceevery thing is so nice and amazing❤❤
Great to see how people live, eat and place you visiting. Nice people you meet. ❤❤❤❤
Thank you for alway give tip ❤❤❤
It seems Cambodian are very honest I'm sure no one cheated you there🎉🎉🎉❤
Indeed, love their amazing unique kind vibe :)
Truly enjoy your videos, Davud! You are an extremely kind person :) Was smiling seeing you so happy with the little boy! And you are right, Cambodians are the nicest with kind nature in SEA region!
This was by far my favorite Video, what a peaceful place!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤
First all thank you for being so kind to the unfortunate people that had been through so much. My grandmother passed away at the of ninety. She told me that that she had been through war all her life. The war with Thailand, war with Vietnam, Japanese war, war with the French, American war, civil war and the devastation and destruction of all is the Khmer Rough.
Btw, the lady said she has nine children and they all grown up. Her husband went to Thailand to look for work.
Davud you’re good man when it comes to kindness sharing ❤
you are very kind brother i like you
khmer people love you brother
Thanks for sharing this video Cambodia welcome you ❤
Hi davud! I am watching your blog time to time. This time too, i was so happy to see beautiful people of the beautiful country combodia.
Thanks a lot for you davud showing us wonderful videos of the unknown parts of the world.
U ARE AMAZING DUDE REALY
Wish you good luck all the time bro
Evry sunday we start the day watching your videos❤
Thank you so much really I enjoy, sir🎉🇺🇸🙏👍
Nice to see you Davud
You should go to preah vihear. Temple on the mountain with 5 levels and a breath taking view on the peak of the mountain overlooking the open beautiful terrain
Hi Davud,
I am enjoying your videos in Cambodia. May God bless with a long and healthy life. You are so generous with the people you meet. We all love you. Safe safe.
💕🙏
Amazing video.
the little boy is so cute! he was so happy to see you!
Hello Davud I’m from Cambodia but live in the USA , I do love ❤️ your videos especially this one the lady who was your guide she was telling you that she worked for more than 10 years and has 9 children right now she lives with her husband since all her children are already grown, unfortunately her husband is living at another rural area dues to lacking of work, keep up your good work thanks 🙏 for helping out my people I do appreciate you
welcome to Cambodia .You are so kind
That an amazing place I love it
I just love ALL your videos. You do a Wonderful job bringing us along with you. Watching from the US
Hi davud! It nice to watch your video.
You are a true Gentleman Davud!!
you are a good man sir....i see your every videos from sri lanka
As the amazing wise gentleman from Yemen (mr Qais) said to you Davud: the kindness you share with other people, is the most amazing thing you can do in the eyes of God almighty. They will never forget you. Much love and blessings from Belgium.
Nice video again! We need a collaboration between Chris and David in Sri Lanka soon ❤❤❤
Hey Davud I really like your humility with other people congratulation.
Thank you Davud visit our country for your tips everywhere you gone , Love you and Thankful bro
អរគុណ🙏🇰🇭
Thank you for your video
We also visit there last week
You r a man with a great heart. It’s always great to watch ur videos. It would b a pleasure to meet u some day hopefully.
So so beautiful and interesting
I m a regular viewer from NEPAL
V good job doing brow❤❤❤❤
thanx mr,davud,,iam ur big fan,,from srilanka now in uae ,,thanx for ur cambodia ,,,video ...when u going next srilanka
That grandma ride the boat with you, she is so nice and honest, man that was heartbreaking. That was grandma
Imagine your grandma ride on the boat with you and she wanna do that, will you let her ?
Wishing you Davud àn early Merry Christmas and Happy Nieuw JaarChristmss Blessings❤❤❤❤
You are an amazingly generous human ❤
Second.... Hi Davud.
When ppl are down it’s good too see a whole country that is down ,, but not out ,,,
Very beautiful all right thank you so much 😅
Respectful on you, Bro. Davud
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Dherai maja aayo herda 😊
Wow such a nice people
you are the best and generous ciao from swiss
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Thank you Davud for visiting my Cambodia 🇰🇭 you are amazing and you are making 🇰🇭❤️🙏🌞☀️✨proud 😇🇰🇭❤️Davud❤💯💯💯💯😇