Getting Weed in Siem Reap, Siem Reap, Cambodia (B)

I don’t make a habit of searching out drugs when I travel. That being said, after one of our guides in Phnom Penh mentioned getting high and visiting a temple, curiosity got the best of me. I asked where a traveler might get weed in Siem Reap, and to my surprise, the answer is really easily and safely.

Make no mistake about it. Smoking marijuana is illegal in Cambodia. If you do it publicly, you’re liable to get stopped by police, and probably be charged a hefty fine. I have no idea how seriously this is enforced, and I have no interest in finding out. But there is another way you can get high as a kite all over Cambodia: order a happy pizza! Happy pizza places are all over Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, and they serve up pizzas topped with marijuana.

That’s because though weed is illegal to smoke, you can use it legally as an herb for cooking. Despite the funny little euphemism, you can discuss the amount of marijuana you want on your pizza freely with your server, who might make a recommendation depending on your interest, experience, and tolerance. Sometimes, servers and restaurant owners will also offer you ingredients to buy – a bag of happy in different sizes. If you’re a big time smoker, this should probably be one of your first stops in the country. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).