Is Cambodia safe for solo travellers?
Cambodia is usually manageable solo, especially on the main route, but the friction sits in transport handoffs, border crossings, late-night movement, bag/phone care and offers that sound too easy. The answer is margin, not fear.
Answer
Solo Cambodia works best when the boring parts are planned: arrival transfers, late-night transport, phone and bag habits, border days and where you are sleeping after long moves. Siem Reap is often the softer solo base; Phnom Penh asks for more city sense; islands add ferry and isolation considerations. This is not a reason to panic or skip the country. It is a reason to avoid heroic arrivals, keep some cash and connectivity backup, and make tired decisions in advance.
Recheck before you go
Conditions can change. Check current official advice before you travel.