Koh Rong on a $100 Budget – 3 Days of Chill, Sea & Silence

#100usdchallenge No plans. No shoes. No stress. Just an island escape under $100 🗓️ Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights 💵 Budget: $100 (~410,000 KHR / ~400,000 KHR) 📍 Location: Koh Rong Island, Cambodia 🎯 Focus: Relaxation, slow travel, beach, nature, budget stay 📅 Day 1: Arrival & Disconnect Morning 🚤 Ferry from Sihanoukville to Koh Rong (~$10) 🏝️ Arrive at Koh Touch or Coconut Beach 🏡 Check into a beachfront bungalow or dorm (Suggestions: Nest Beach Club, White Rose, Coconutbeach Bungalows) Afternoon 🍜 Local lunch (rice/noodle dish ~$3–4) 🏖️ Walk barefoot along the beach, swim, or read in a hammock 🥥 Chill with a coconut or iced coffee at a beach shack Evening 🍛 Sunset dinner on the sand (~$5) ✨ Optional: Bioluminescent plankton boat tour (~$8) 🌌 Stargazing & sleep to the sound of waves 📅 Day 2: Explore & Float Morning 🥞 Simple breakfast (included or ~$2) 🐠 Go for a self-guided snorkel or rent fins (~$2–3) 🛶 Optional: rent a kayak with a friend (~$3–4 each) Afternoon 🥗 Light lunch at a beachfront restaurant (~$4) 🌴 Chill on the quiet side of the beach or hike a bit inland ☕ Coffee or mango shake in a treehouse-style café (~$2) Evening 🍝 Dinner under lanterns at a budget-friendly local spot (~$5) 🎶 Join beach bar for music or relax under stars 📅 Day 3: Goodbye, Island Style Morning 🌊 Last swim or sunrise beach walk 🍳 Breakfast (~$2–3) 📸 Photos & journal or just one last nap in a hammock 🚤 Return ferry to mainland (~$10) 🌟 Travel Tips 📶 There’s little to no Wi-Fi on many parts of the island – embrace the digital detox 🧴 Bring sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and a reusable water bottle 💸 Most places take cash only – prepare Cambodian Riel or USD in advance 🏝️ If you want quieter beaches, skip Koh Touch and try Coconut Beach or Long Set Beach