In the pre-Khmer Rouge era, the pine forests of the Kirirom National Park served as a stop off on the way to Kep for Cambodia’s wealthy elites. The cooler climate, provided those that could afford it a respite from the heat and humidity of the lowlands. At the top of […]
Urban Space Playground and Café in the Toul Kork area of Phnom Penh is the perfect place to spend a lazy afternoon with the kids. The cafe has a playground, pool and an indoor play area for the kids to explore, while the grown ups relax in the comfortable garden […]
Unlike other temples in Angkor, Ta Prohm is surrounded by jungle. It is one of the largest and most attractive temples in Angkor, was built by King Jayavarman Vll from the mid of 12th to the beginning of 13th century, as a shrine to his mother and is another must […]
The most popular temple at the Angkor Archaeological Park and certainly the most majestic, Angkor Wat is the highlight of any trip to the Angkor Archaeological Park. It is recommended to see both a sunrise and a sunset from here during your visit to Angkor. Features Image: Jakub Hałun, CC […]
La Plantation is a lush oasis situated in the heart of Phnom Penh, and the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city for holidaymakers and expats alike. Entering from st. 184, visitors are greeted by the sight of a very well maintained French colonial era building, in […]
The Angkor Eye is an 85 metre tall ferris wheel, located just off highway 6 on the outskirts of Siem Reap. At the time of writing, the Angkor Eye is the tallest structure in Siem Reap. Surrounding the base of the wheel are several street food vendors and a childrens […]
Kampong Phluk is situated off Highway 6 to Phnom Penh, take road 812. In wet season the villages are only reachable by motorbike and then boat, as the small dirt highway becomes flooded. Kampong Phluk is a small cluster of three villages on stilts that visitors are welcome to tour […]
Museum Overview The Angkor National Museum is located on the road to Angkor Wat at Vithei Charles De Gaulle, Phnom Salokanseng, Siem Reap. The museum, with its 1000 Buddhas is without a doubt one of the most modern museums in all of Asia, and is one of Cambodia’s premier museum […]
Overview Elia Greek Kitchen is located in an old colonial building in the “Pub Street” area of Siem Reap’s Old Town. Much of the downstairs restaurant area is taken up by the open kitchen, where patrons can watch the chefs prepare the fresh ingredients right before their eyes. The relatively […]
If you’re visiting Phnom Penh, Cambodia, you have to visit the Tuol Sleng museum, also known as S21 and the killing fields. Not because it’s a nice or fun experience, but because it is a reminder of a human tragedy of such scale, that it is part of the fabric […]