See the World Differently
Driving on the wrong side of the road, our minibus flew up the mountain, careering around tight bends and overtaking everything in sight. We were heading for Bokor Hill Station, an abandoned holiday resort that was once a summer retreat for the kings of Cambodia. Though we never did figure out why there was such […]
“If your bike is going to fall apart, it’s going to do it soon.” I joked cheerfully. We were just leaving Ta Nei, the tiniest, most overgrown and least touristy of the Angkor temples we visited. Cycling down a sandy dirt track, we were all too aware that we were 17km from our guesthouse in […]
Despite being the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh is not particularly popular with visitors. Most will pass through as quickly as possible, aiming for the Angkor ruins or the coast. One person we met described a ‘sadness’ in the atmosphere, a lasting echo of the Khmer Rouge. We, on the other hand, were glad that […]
A sharp twist was enough to crack the hardened carapace of the fried crab. It also bent the tines of the fork. When we saw the size of the finger bowl we knew this would be a hands on meal and any illusions of delicate dining were soon forgotten. Without crab crackers, the creative use […]
The vast temple complex of Angkor Wat is easily the most famous place in Cambodia. Although it is just one of many sites within the Angkor Archaeological Park, it’s the name that everyone knows. Most visitors will have limited time and just one chance to see the best of this unique place. Follow these tips […]
Arriving at Choeung Ek on a warm sunny day, we walked through a picturesque field of grassy hillocks. Wild flowers grew up through the grass and butterflies flitted from one to the next. Frangipani trees were in full bloom, their fragrant flowers matching the pristine white stupa at the centre of the park. It was […]