What clothes should I take to Cambodia?

Traveling around Cambodia , for sure, will be for you one of the most exciting adventures. But in order not to spoil the impression of him, it is necessary to take care of the most necessary household trifles in advance. It is especially important for beginner tourists to decide what clothes to take to Cambodia. After all, its tropical monsoon climate with division into the dry season (November to April) and the rainy season (from May-June to October) is fundamentally different from ours. Therefore, what you wear at home before leaving, is unlikely to be suitable for this country.

Required clothes for traveling around the country

Before you collect a suitcase, ask what the weather is like in Cambodia. This is due to the fact that autumn and winter here are much warmer and drier than in our latitudes, so experienced travelers recommend planning a trip for this period. If the arrival date falls on the monsoon season, it will be necessary to equip it in a completely different way. The main recommendations for choosing a wardrobe will be:

1. It is worth giving preference to clothes made from "breathable" materials: cotton or natural silk, since in Cambodia it is quite hot and increased sweating is provided for you.
2. The best option is universal clothing, which can be worn for walking, on a trip on the bus, and on the beach . Usually it is recommended to take with you jeans, shorts, a few T-shirts or T-shirts, a hat from the sun (cap, panama, straw hat) and, of course, socks and underwear, which will often change due to hot weather. In Cambodia, they sell mainly synthetic underwear, which can bring a lot of discomfort, so it's better to take these toilet articles with you. Girls can take light sarafans with them, and if you plan to visit restaurants and other public places - not a very pathetic evening outfit.
3. Since you are sure to visit the coast of Cambodia, do not forget a few pairs of swimming trunks or swimsuits, so as not to buy them on the spot: in a hot and humid climate, they may not have time to dry before another visit to the beach . Useful and pareo, which protects the skin from bright sun rays, if you plan to spend all day there.
4. If you are going to travel during the rainy season, it is advisable to bring a sweatshirt with a sleeve (you can fleece - it is light and warm), trousers made of water-repellent fabric and raincoat. The jacket is suitable for evening walks or windy days.
5. To visit the local temples (Angkor Wat, Ta Prom, Bayon , Wat Phnom , etc.), it is necessary to wear a light sweatshirt or a long-sleeved shirt that covers the shoulders. Men need to replace shorts with trousers, women usually go there in skirts or dresses at least to the knee length. In the same hotel, a cafe or on the street it is quite possible to wander in spanking, a shirt and shorts: it is unlikely that you will look askance at local resorts.

Necessary footwear for travel

Since in Cambodia even in winter the temperature remains high enough, for maximum comfort, take strong (preferably leather) sandals, sandals or light shoes. They are suitable for city streets, but for country roads and excursions to the jungle, it is preferable to have something of the closed type of sneakers, sneakers or moccasins of a good company, which will ensure maximum moisture and dust permeability. Such shoes are useful in the colder and wetter monsoon period. In particularly marshy and impassable places it is quite possible that you will have to find shoes or boots.

The beach is usually shod with rubber flaps or slates, allowing them to freely roam in them along the edge of the surf. If you decide to explore the rainforest, make sure that the shoes keep the ankle well: the terrain here can be very stony and slippery, so otherwise you risk to earn a fracture or a dislocation. For the evening out in the city, you can put in a suitcase shoes or sandals with heels: in other cases, they are hardly useful.