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Exploring the floating villages and ethnic communities near Kampong Chhnang
An easy getaway from Phnom Penh, Kampong Chhnang is a beautiful way to experience the Cambodian rural lifestyle and its diverse cultures and ways of living. Being situated on a river near the Tonlé Sap lake, its waterfront is composed by different villages made of wooden houses on stilts and floating villages. Besides that, various…
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Get out of the beaten track in Kampong Chhnang
Get ready for the adventure Already tired of seeing so many barangs ? Why not get out of the same routes passing through Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville. If your thing is going out of the beaten track, one worthy place to have a look is Kampong Chhnang. It is a small town located on…
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Phnom Penh Photo Guide
One of the most interesting things of traveling is to photograph and collect memories from your trip. But if one only take selfies or pictures of monuments there’s so much life and interesting stuff getting missed in your travel photo albums.
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Phnom Penh Nightlife and cool spots to hangout
Nightlife in Phnom Penh Majority of backpackers end up staying in the area around riverside due to the amount of cheap guesthouses there. Therefore it’s quite common that most of the places they hangout in are around that area. But Riverside is definitely one of the least interesting in the city considering the type of…
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Phnom Penh Getaways: Koh Dach (or Silk Island)
Get away from Phnom Penh and explore A bit tired of the chaos and city pace of Phnom Penh? A short ride from it there’s a peaceful and relaxing island on the Mekong where you can experience a countryside lifestyle and genuine people. Rent a bicycle and come explore Koh Dach, also known as Silk…
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Best co-working spaces in Cambodia
Freelancing and long-time traveling are becoming more common, as digital nomads grow in number. Cambodia is becoming a key destination for remote workers, being a cheap and safe country, filled with lovely people and plenty of inspiration. In recent years, various co-working spaces have been popping up in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Here are…
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A guide to Koh Rong Samloen
A guide to Koh Rong Samloen Even though Koh Rong Samloem isn’t big, with so many beautiful places to choose, one may gets confuse where to stay. Let’s have a look of the different parts of the island and share some tips for Koh Rong Samloem!
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Bangkok Nightlife: Beyond the typical tourists around Khao San Road
Alternative places for Bangkok Nightlife You like to visit Bangkok and experiment the city’s vibrant nightlife but you are starting to get a bit tired of the typical tourist bars in Khao San road? We totally understand you and have the perfect solution for it. Here are some ideas of where to go within the…
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Koh Rong Samloem: Postcard Paradise
Koh Rong Samloen for the weekend Just a short ride from the coast and an easy-to-get weekend destination for those staying in Phnom Penh, Koh Rong Samloem (also known as the island of the far away cave) is so beautiful that you would think you were in a living postcard. Enjoy views so breathtaking you…
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Sousdey Chnam Thmei! (or Happy Khmer New Year!)
Festive atmosphere If you are living or traveling through Cambodia you probably already noticed that this week things are a little bit different due to Khmer New Year. Majority of shops and businesses are closed due to celebrations. A lot of local people travel to their provinces and a general festive mood prevails with everyone…
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Thoughtful travel in Cambodia and beyond
Traveling in far away cultures can occasionally be overwhelming and emotionally confusing. The time spent on the road unravels more clearly explaining the impact of the experiences we’ve been having in our own personal growth. Here we give some ideas for self-assessing your journey as a traveler and lifelong learner. Cambodia is filled with places for…
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Discover the Battambang Art Scene
Battambang Being the second largest city in the country and at the same time, having an incredible relaxed atmosphere, Battambang is a bit of a unique mix. On one hand, its countryside vibe brought by its status as an agricultural center, on the other hand, the birth place of many of the best Cambodian artists.…
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Creating adventure in Cambodia
There are different ways of traveling. A tourist goes away to be entertained or enjoy a relaxed vacation. A traveler goes to experience new things and learn from new cultures. An adventurer or wanderer goes to challenge him/herself and come back a different person. Here are some questions you can ask yourself if you seek…
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Explore Battambang
Being the second most populous city in the kingdom, Battambang is filled with activities and things to see while, even considering its size, maintaining a somehow laid-back and slow lifestyle. Interesting architecture, cool cafés, a small but competent art scene and lots of attractions in its surroundings, many are the reasons to come northwest to…
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Speak Khmer, the language in Cambodia!
An important part of traveling – we would maybe suggest the most crucial – is to engage with the local people of the places we are passing by, trying to understand their way of seeing the world, mingling with their lifestyle and breaking cultural barriers. But of course the first one is always communication. So…
