Cambodia is probably best known for its ancient temples, Angkor Wat being the most famous. But there´s a lot more to this country, from historical sites around Angkor to tropical beach escapes in Koh Rong and Koh Rong Samloem, and from the bustling city of Phnom Penh to sleepy riverside towns like Kampot. If you´re Continue reading
We took two big bus trips in Cambodia: Siem Reap to Phnom Penh on a Mekong Express bus and Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville on a Giant Ibis bus. Here’s my Mekong Express and Giant Ibis Bus Review: how they compare, and how to book each of them. Spoiler: My vote goes to Giant Ibis. And Continue reading
“Sea to table in 10 minutes!” is how my travel partner very accurately summarised our experience at the Kep Crab Market. At this amazing little sea town in Southern Cambodia, you can eat fresh crab either right at the market itself or at one of the many restaurants surrounding it – my favorite: Holy Crab Continue reading
Do you have a few days in Siem Reap, Cambodia and are wondering what there is to do there? Not sure how to organize your stay around the temple visits to Angkor Wat? Read along. Siem Reap is a great place, and you should plan in some time away from the temples as well to Continue reading
One of my favourite things about traveling is discovering new dishes and new taste combinations. I’d heard great things about Thai and Vietnamese cuisine before our South East Asia trip, and had been to restaurants serving Vietnamese and Thai food all over the world, but I knew next to nothing about Cambodian, or Khmer, cuisine. Continue reading
Angkor Wat and the surrounding temples are undoubtedly Cambodia’s number one tourist attraction, and if you’re like me, you won’t be disappointed. They’re majestic, magical, and surreal all at the same time. Angkor was the ancient capital city of the Khmer empire. It comprised over a thousand temples, some of which have been restored, some Continue reading
All over Cambodia, especially in the more touristy areas, you’ll find hospitality schools: hotels, guest houses and restaurants that have students in training, giving young people a chance to find work in Cambodia’s growing tourism sector. Some of these are run by non profit organizations, others are private initiatives just trying to give something back Continue reading
I’m in two minds about writing this post. In some ways I’d prefer nobody else finds out about this place so it’ll stay exactly the way it is now. Koh Rong Samloem (also sometimes spelled Koh Rong Samlem or Koh Rong Saloem) is an absolute gem. A magical place, as my travel partner has described Continue reading
Are you traveling through Cambodia and looking to get a Visa for Vietnam? Here are some pointers on why you might need to apply for it ahead of time and and how to easily get your Vietnam visa in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. Last updated: July 2019 Some general advice on Vietnam visas If you’re traveling around Continue reading
While I generally enjoy street food and road side cafés, this place was a nice change. The decor was tasteful, furniture was wooden – not your standard plastic garden chairs that seem to be all over Cambodia. But most importantly, the food was great! My favorites were the starters: fried pork spring rolls, banana blossom Continue reading
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