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Join Jen on this wild motorbike commute to work in Phnom Penh.
Get a first hand look at riding on back of a motorbike in Cambodia as you weave between tuk tuks, motos, buses, trucks, luxury cars and street vendors on the chaotic streets of Phnom Penh with Jen during her morning commute.
There are many ways to get around in Phnom Penh. Moto taxis are the quickest, cheapest and most convenient way to get around the city, especially during rush hour traffic. The adrenaline rush of riding on them is pretty great too!
This 20 minute ride across town cost 5,000 Riel ($1.25 USD).
I really like riding on scooter or motorbike in Asia 🙂 But I think I should also try to ride with some locals to feel real adventure 😉
The locals certainly know their way around the shortcuts and traffic. Been taken to some interesting areas and paths on motorbikes here, like right through construction sites, for example!
Cambodia is happening soon for me, but noooooo I would never ride a motorbike. That traffic looks INSANE!
Never say never, Claudia. You might love it! 🙂 I don’t like driving them, but love riding on the back.
Oh such a great idea to share this! Driving motorbikes anywhere in SEA is just life threatening – though being a pedestrian is even worse!
Haha that is quite true. Doing a lot of things is life threatening, but at least riding on motorbikes is an adrenaline rush! The good thing about riding them in Phnom Penh is they can never go too fast because of traffic. A blessing and a curse…
That looks insane! What a cheap thrill ride though. I love that the roads are for pedestrians and vehicles; you really would need to be alert when crossing the road!
So true Kim-Ling! Doing anything on the roads in Phnom Penh requires being in the moment.
This looks so scary! The traffic is insane there!
It is insane, but in an exciting way! 🙂
It’s scary at first, but you get used to it. Then maybe get addicted, like us!
I can relate because I lived in Manila for 50 years! It is an adrenalin rush and travelers experience it in many places. Try Bangkok, too!
Yes, I love taking motorbike taxis in Bangkok! They often drive much faster than the ones in Phnom Penh are able to.
So traffic lights and lanes are just kind of suggestions here then 😀 I love how you pinpointed that it’s an adrenalin rush to be on the roads! I’ve found the same is true in quite a lot of countries around the world too!
Haha yep, it’s pretty much a free-for-all! Hopping on a motorbike is a rush just about anywhere! 🙂
What an interesting experience. And a lot less polluting. In the end, people everywhere adapt to the local conditions and do their best with what they have! Lovely and interesting video!
Thanks Loredana! Motorbikes are the quickest way to get around the traffic in Phnom Penh. Bicycle is often just as quick during rush hour 😉
Rather you than me. Great vid though!
Haha thanks Michael! A motorbike ride in Asia is worth a try-quite an adrenaline rush 🙂