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Drive-by thieves tried to grab my wifes phone in a PassApp electric style tuk tuk, also enclosed. The driver was not surprised either because he was in on it (we were stopped in traffic not a junction) or it happens regularly. When holding your phone keep three fingers over the top and never use it one handed, your grip just won't be tight enough. Her grip on the phone gave me time to grab his arm and try and break a few fingers. This is much, much worse in the capital than in Siem Reap. Never happened to me in years of living in Siem Reap, happened 3 times in first 3 months of Phnom Penh. That's because cities suck wherever you are.

Other random thoughts -

Never let anyone buy you a drink and never leave your drink unattended. If some guy you like wants to buy you one, it goes from bar staff to your hand not his.

Usual warning about dark, low traffic, areas at night, but you know that one from home sadly. Female friends of mine have actually said they felt safer at night in Siem Reap than their home cities in Europe. That does not apply for PP.

As you can see, it's mostly the same advice your mother told you about your own town.

Cannot stress enough the bus thing. Giant Ibis and avoid night buses if you can.

Someone suggested keeping your stuff in your pockets, since pickpockets are a thing maybe this might be better for the more valuable items.

Now the nice stuff :)

You can get cheap Angkor Wat tours at various booths and shops around town. That means you get a guided tour cheaper than your hotel probably and you get to meet some fellow travellers.

Don't be afraid of the food! Cambodia has some amazing food on offer, dive in there.

Go to the islands, when you close your eyes and imagine a tropical island paradise - that's Koh Rong Samloem (or it was anyway). Koh Rong for backpacker parties and Koh Rong Samloem for a more laid back vibe. Not been there in a while, so can't be more exact and everything down there is subject to rapid change right now. Going there in December or so actually for Xmas maybe.

Depending on your tastes, Battambang may or may not be your cup of tea. It's a quiet provincial town with some beautiful architecture and is a LOT cleaner than the rest of the country. There is a story of the usual Cambodia bribery about why that is but not for right now.

You might like this, it is in the East of the country, where very few tourists go.

Remember, the first part of my post isn't meant to scare you. Millions of people visit every year and have no problems at all.

you already have a visa for vietnam? what nationality are you?

if you already have that sorted out, great. what you probably want is a minibus to pleikku. these would leave from the market in Banlung, most likely, but also from a few other places. they're pretty ad hoc. good luck! it would definitely be a little bit of an adventure, not a Giant Ibis trip in the least bit, but that's why people go to this part of the world, right?

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edit: u/gardiguy is giving you good advice, those two places can almost certainly tell you if it's possible currently. I also want to throw out a recommendation for this book: https://www.amazon.com/Ghosts-Forest-Kindle-Corinne-Purtill-ebook/dp/B017QORPPU

It's a fascinating story that is mostly unknown, or maybe forgotten, in Cambodia. Even my trekking guides in Virachey didn't know of these people who hid in Virachey for so long.

this article:
http://www.globalwitness.org/campaigns/corruption/oil-gas-and-mining/cambodia

Mentions KR as active in logging and the start of that but their role in that ended pretty much in '98. Goes on to talk about Vietnam and its role in the resources of Cambodia.

In that article is also a link: http://www.globalwitness.org/rubberbarons/

Bruce Bueno de Mesquita's work as a general framing for small-coalition governance and why it's good foreign policy for countries to support autocrats, in layman's terms and a quick read version: http://www.amazon.com/The-Dictators-Handbook-Behavior-Politics/dp/1610391845 . It has a few mentions specifically of cambodia and also a short discussion of western bilateral and multilateral foreign aid in the country.

Can't find a primary source right now for the bit about the political system because i have to go to a meeting shortly. But basically every major political position is appointed rather than directly elected. This means power flows down from the party rather than up from the people, and accountability of positions is upwards into the party. Every position has to be paid for by the appointee, mainly by 'donations' to the Cambodian Red Cross (owned and run by Hun Sen's wife). Which also means the appointees have to recoup the cost, and I think there is also an annual quota they have to pass up. Essentially similar to the old Roman tax farming system. Gotta run, can elaborate more if you have further questions.

If you have the time, read Dos and Don'ts in Cambodia. It's a great answer to your question.

1. Cambodian adults dress more conservatively than adults in the west. Shorts are not common dress. Wear pants if you want to fit in.
   
2. Don't point at or touch others with your feet. This is very disrespectful. You probably won't be in a position to, but it could be easy to do by accident at dinner time because it's customary to take off your shoes and sit on the floor together for meals.
   
3. Don't pat or rub people's heads, especially elder people. This is considered rude. not as rude as pointing with your feet, but close.
   
4. Age is important in Cambodia. If someone's older then you, even by a year or two, it's customary to show respect.
   
5. How you address a person depends their age. E.G. For males, if someone is your peer your call them bong (brother). If they're ~10+ years older than you, call them "poo" (uncle). If they can be your dad or your dad's dad there's another name you should address them as, but I forget.
   
6. In general Cambodia is conservative country. When in public (outside of the nighclub areas) act like you're walking around downtown in a bible belt city, not like you're in Vegas. Don't express anger, be vulgar, drunk, or loud in public.
   
7. Saving face is important in Cambodian culture. Smile, be polite, and don't start conflicts.
   
   All that being said, Cambodia is changing rapidly. These traditions are not as strict as they were in the past, especially in Phnom Penh. Just don't be a jackass and you'll be fine.

I rushed it and bought something like this from Best Buy (can't recommend this particular model though):
http://www.amazon.com/Travel-Conair-Adapter-Converter-Protection/dp/B002E7L7UO/ref=sr_1_66?ie=UTF8&qid=1419368563&sr=8-66&keywords=international+power+adapter

And also this to charge multiple USB devices at the same time. Great at airports with not enough outlets and for our family to charge all phones and a tablet abroad.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GTGETFG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

As others have said, you won't really need to be able to speak Khmer. However, if you're interested in learning anyway, a good starting point might be this book/cd set:

http://www.amazon.com/Cambodian-Beginners/dp/188752181X/

A Short History of Cambodia is a great, readable overview of the country.

I just got back from Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam. I used the same converter in each country. The link below is an upgraded version of what I used. In Cambodia I stayed at a pretty new hotel/condo in Phnom Penh.
https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Iron-M-International-European-Countries/dp/B074CRS574/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1521152241&sr=8-6&keywords=power+converter

Hmmm her name isn't Darika or comes close to it, but it is quite an impactful autobiography. Perhaps it is this one?
https://www.amazon.com/Proper-Woman-womans-struggle-dreams/dp/1542493625

I only travel to Cambodia, so I bring my SteriPen to sterilize the water.

https://www.amazon.com/SteriPen-Adventurer-Opti-Water-Purifier/dp/B003A1MURC

Off The Rails in Phnom Penh: https://www.amazon.com/Off-Rails-Phnom-Penh-Heart/dp/9748303349

Read Heidi Hoefinger's work https://www.amazon.com/Love-Money-Cambodia-Transactional-Relationships/dp/0415629349

https://www.jjay.cuny.edu/faculty/heidi-hoefinger

Unless you're prone to obsession with historical ruins (in which case using this book as a guide along with the 7-day pass would make a good investment) I think you should either rent a motorbike for a little trip in the surrounding provinces, or maybe research that boat to Battambang (I've never taken it). Siem Reap has a big "backpacker" scene but why not just visit a Saturday night Essex High Street instead to experience that in its authentic environment.

It's supposed to relieve pain or something, they are commonly sold in pharmacies.

I'm assuming you're talking about theses
https://www.amazon.com/Cubyee-Sustainable-Toothache-Drowsiness-Sunstroke/dp/B07RF6YG1P/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=Forehead+cooling+gel&qid=1573609270&sr=8-4