From many aspects, Cambodia is the new Thailand. The current era of relative political and economic security has made the country a prime spot for investment, tourism and as a great pick up spot for women. In this guide, we look at what sets Cambodian women apart from other Asian ladies, the semantics of hooking up with Cambodian girls and where to find them in Phnom Penh. However, Cambodian girls are less likely to have a mixed racial heritage due to the country having less history of immigration.
Image courtesy of Post National Monitor. Culturally, women in Cambodia have always been modest, quiet and shy. Their role in the home has been one of financial significance; ultimately holding the purse strings and exerting power, albeit as in many patriarchal cultures in the background. The modern Cambodian woman retains some of their traditional influences on gender but have also embraced a Western and modern attitude to life.
City girls, particularly those in Phnom Penh, are open to new experiences, curious and bolder than their shy rural sisters. Working girls can appear demure at will but are likely to be cannier than you might give them credit for. Many who earn a living in the entertainment industries are also paying for higher education and you could easily find that your hostess is a graduate. Prices for sex are low and services are plentiful with willing and attractive women in abundance.
Modern girls in Phnom Penh are just as likely to be in a bar as a Western girl. Image via Flickr. Traditionally, dating in Cambodia is a conservative affair. There are two types of girl in Cambodia; modern and traditional. A traditional Cambodian girl will be looking for a Cambodian man rarely a westerner and will observe the practice of preserving their virginity until marriage.
Dating is a new concept in Cambodian culture and traditionalists do not subscribe to this singularly western concept. Modern Cambodian girls however adopt a more open and familiar approach to dating and are open to the idea of being courted, having casual encounters with men and exploring a relationship before marriage.
