What is the best form of currency to take to Cambodia?

Percy Fitzgerald, Ohio

US Dollars are the best. American dollars are genericly accepted throughout the country, as well as Thai Baht. Most of the major hotels and banks accept credit cards for a 4-5% commission, but genericly one is advised to carry U.S. dollars and you will certainly need them if visiting Siem Reap and Angkor Wat. Remember to carry lots of low currency notes such as 1 and 5 dollar notes or you will land up with a lot of Riel (Cambodian currency) in change.

Where can I find tribal peoples in Cambodia near Phnom Penh? I would like to purchase tribal handicrafts while visiting the country and don't really know where to begin.

Susan Krackolst, Finland

Banlung the captial of Rattanakiri province and approximately 600 km north-east of Phnom Penh, best known for its exciting ecotourism opportunities, is home to hill tribes like the Jorais, Tampuans and Kreungs, who live an isolated life carrying on traditions that have endured through the centuries. I feel sure you will have success here.

Does Siem Reap have internet facilities? I need to be in touch with my company on a daily basis via the internet and am hoping I am not going to have the same sort of problems I had in Myanmar recently, where this service is almost non existant?

Marcus Dela Mia, Milan, Italy

Unlike Myanmar the internet is not (partially) banned (nor read by the government) in Cambodia and Internet Cafes do exist in Siem Reap as well as most other large cities as well as a number of hotels having in-house facilities.

Can you give me information on the Royal Palace in Phnom Phen? I am most interested as to when it was built.

Sam Moudli, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Royal Palace is located on the site of the former citadel, the palace was built in 1866 by King Norodom, and is now home to His Majesty Preah Bat Samdach Preah Norodom Sihanouk, King of Cambodia and Her Majesty Preah Reach Akka-Hohesey Norodom Monineath Sihanouk, the Queen.

How serious is the landmine problem in and around Siem Reap (particularly) and in generic in Cambodia. I like walking and am hoping I will be able to take my evening strolls while visiting but my wife, is worried I'll come back from our holiday 'legless'!

Jeremy Pendry, Reading, UK

Land mines are a problem throughout Cambodia. Most of the area around Siem Reap has been cleared now but visitors must still stay on the paths and under no circumstances is it advisable to go ‘bush walking’ anywhere in the country.

Where would be the best place to see ancient Khmer art when I visit Phnom Penh soon? I won't have rime to travel to Angkor Wat and was hoping I'll be able to get to see at least a few pieces of Khmer work while there.

Marcia Brixton, USA

Why is authentic Khmer food so hard to come by? A friend who has just returned from a business trip to Phnom Penh told me he couldn't find any. I am a chef and am hoping to find out more about this cuisine to add to my menu for my restaurant when I visit myself next month? Can you help?

Lewellyn McTaffy, Ireland

Frizz Restaurant promotes Cambodian food (which by the way, is delicious). They are located on Phnom Penh's Riverfront, so not hard to find at all. For more information, call the place on: 855 (0) 23 220 953