Cambodia

Cambodia’s capital city holds an interesting juxtaposition of French Colonial and Cambodian heritage. While many first-time travelers to Cambodia pass up Phnom Penh for the allure of Siem Reap and the Angkor Wat temples, it’s worth spending a few days exploring this side of Cambodia. At the confluence of the Mekong River and the Tonle Sap River, this bustling city offers a unique cultural experience, just a bit off the beaten path. This city of 1.5 million people has several areas to choose for your Phnom Penh accommodation, so we’ve put together this guide for where to stay in Phnom…

Visiting the Angkor Wat temples is a major tourism draw to this Cambodian resort town, but it’s also a great place to unwind and relax with many budget-friendly Siem Reap hotels. With bustling a night market, unique French Colonial influence and some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet, you will want to stay in Siem Reap as long as possible. Aside from deciding how long to stay in Siem Reap, the hardest decision will be deciding where to stay in Siem Reap Cambodia. There are many different areas to choose from, and many different hotels, from backpacker hostels to…

Cambodia is a country in Southeast Asia bordered by Thailand on its Northwest and bordered by Vietnam from its Eastern tip all the way to the South and has been part of the tourist trail for a long time. Famed for its iconic temple complex Ankor Wat, the largest religious monument in the whole world and a testament to the glory of the forgotten Angkor empire. Aside from Ankor Wat, the warm hospitality of the Cambodian people is a draw for travellers and Cambodia offers an insight into its tradition, culture and people through hundreds of authentic experiences. Despite its…

Cambodia is nestled between Thailand and Vietnam, which makes it a frequent stop on most Southeast Asia travel itineraries. Cambodia is best known for the ancient Khmer temples that include Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom. While nearby Thailand is well-known as a beach destination, Cambodia has beaches and islands on the Gulf of Thailand as well. Cambodia also has a dark history, with a mass genocide of Cambodians occurring under the Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970’s. This relatively recent tragedy has greatly shaped Cambodian culture, but you wouldn’t know it from the Cambodian people you will meet. The main…

Siem Reap, a resort town in North Western Cambodia, it's the gateway to the ruins of Angkor and the seat of the Khmer kingdom from the 9th–15th centuries. Angkor’s vast complex of intricate stone buildings including the preserved Angkor Wat (the main temple), which is pictured on Cambodia’s flag. Giant, mysterious faces are also carved into the Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom. Siem Reap is full of surprises, everyone knows about the Angkor temples but Siem Reap has more to offer than that. I was expecting a quiet small town with little to do at night and few dining options but that wasn’t the…