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Polaroid of the Week: Koh Rong's Hidden Paradise – Cambodia's Ultimate Secluded Beach

Polaroid of the Week: Koh Rong s Hidden Paradise – Cambodia s Ultimate Secluded BeachHow far would you go for a day on a 7km stretch of nearly deserted white-sand beach?

After searching in Thailand and nearly finding it in Malaysia, we discovered our ideal Southeast Asian beach in Cambodia: endless white sands, ankle-deep crystal-clear waters 100 feet offshore, and hardly a soul around.

This gem is on Koh Rong, a small island two hours off Cambodia's coast. Reaching it demands a one-hour semi-strenuous hike in intense April heat, culminating in a 75-meter near-vertical scramble using an aged rope. All the effort – swearing, slips, falls, and sweat – vanishes instantly upon arrival.

Stepping onto 'our beach' made every challenge worthwhile, even the tough return trek over the mountain to our guesthouse that evening.


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