Alex, Your words are most disturbing. They convey an intolerance of others. My observation was simply that the majority of Sex Tourism, in Loas and Cambodia is contributed by the Back Packing community. No disrespect for this group of people was intended, or for other consenting adults. The wording you use in your reply show a disdain for people who happen to be older, despite your protestation to the contrary, and an intolerance of others who do not perceive things as you do. Most of the troubles of the world can be attributed to people who cannot empathise out with their own perceptions and ideologies. It is sad to see that you revert to such demeaning language of others.

John, this is truly one of the most insane things I have ever read on the internet, and it goes without saying that you have some really stiff competition. One only needs to glance down the red light districts of Patong, Pattaya, and Patpong to know that young backpackers are not the top clientele of prostitutes in Southeast Asia. I’ve got plenty of respect for my elders but I don’t extend it to the creepy old men who embody sex tourism in this region of the world. The fact that your comments seem so hung up on the appearance of these sex workers and what “enticing opportunities” they offer is disturbing and certainly suggests the bitterness of a man who has taken part in it regularly.

Hello Alex,
I am afraid that your information is way off regarding sextourism in Cambodia and Loas. Most of the tourists having sex are backpackers. As for those who happen to be older, there does not seem to be quite so many enticing opportunities. Just as an aside, many of the men who go with girls in Thailand are often quite decent sorts of blokes. It is quite sickening the modern approach of speaking about men in a derogatory slating manner just because they are older. What about all those creepy pervert younger blokes who are going off with girls of 18 all the time. Try giving them some abuse for a change, as they are by far, the majority going off with attractive young women for sex.

John… I don’t know where you are getting your information but it is seriously off base. Backpackers certainly contribute to sex tourism but it’s laughable to think they contribute to the “overwhelming majority” of it. Please. I think that category is pretty safely the territory of creepy old white men.

I would say that the overwhelming majority of the sex tourism is back packers, as is the case in Loas. Also the cause of the constant stench of narcotics. As for foreigners looking for local girls, it’s a joke. All of the attractive young women you see in the bars are out of bounds and the choice is between the old ugly ones.

I hope you enjoy it, Lucy! I’ve heard from readers that perhaps I went at the wrong time of year — supposedly at certain time the weather can really draw in trash horribly. I’m hoping you have a lovely experience!

Hey Sandy! That is awesome info to know…. I would absolutely give Sihanoukville a second chance, at least on my way to or fro one of the islands! Thanks for the great tip.