Of all the things we expected to do and see in Cambodia, being shocked, heartbroken and speechless, was never part of our itinerary. Cambodia has a history that is both glorious and horrifying in equal measure. Once the head of an empire that stretched out across the entire region, the immense ancient Khmer temples of …
Located in southwest Cambodia, Kampot is a sleepy riverside town. But don’t get fooled by the word ‘sleepy’, there are more than enough things to do in Kampot to keep you entertained for days. Kampot is best known for its organic pepper farms, which should absolutely visit. It’s also known for its expat and digital …
We never expected to enjoy three long, sweaty days of exploring the Angkor Temples in Cambodia quite as much as we did. Just north of Siem Reap lies the stunning 400 square kilometres Angkor Archaeological Park. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to more than 50 ancient Khmer Empire temples including, the star of …
Battambang might not be on everyone’s list, but it’s worth taking a trip from Siem Reap for its two top attractions: the legendary bat cave and ingenious bamboo train. Other top things to do in Battambang include the chilling Killing Cave and Cambodia’s only winery alongside Angkorian temples and rich architectural heritage. [Updated: December 2019] …
Phnom Penh, the glorious capital of Cambodia is a wonderful city to explore. Despite its gory past, it’s fun, welcoming and very affordable. This post has a mix of historic, fun, delicious and heartbreaking things to do in Phnom Penh. But that’s the only way to experience Cambodia’s capital city. You have to see it …
We were recently crossing the border from Cambodia, where we had spent a wonderful 3 weeks, back into Thailand. Ah, Thailand we thought, everyone comes to Thailand and stays forever, we will just get a fresh visa on arrival. But things don’t always go according to plan! And here we are, in no man’s land, …
