Taking a Train from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville
The Cambodian Rail System was shut down during the conflict, but some routes have started to open up again, so we thought we’d give it a go.
Touring S-21 Security Prison (Tuol Sleng Museum Phnom Penh)
Tuol Sleng Museum in Phnom Penh Known as Security Prison 21, Tuol Sleng Museum used to be a high school…
Christmas Eve in Kampot
A last-minute destination change led us to Kampot, and we loved the laid-back charm of this Cambodian town.
A reflective visit to The Killing Fields
Must-see, Must-do Of all the places you can visit in Phnom Penh, you have to go to The Killing Fields…
Exploring Phnom Penh’s Markets
As with all of Cambodia’s towns, you’re never too far away from a market, and Phnom Penh is no exception….
A visit to Phnom Penh’s Central Market
Phnom Penh’s Central Market is a centrally located Art Deco building in the heart of the city, and a shopping destination you should add to your Cambodian Sight Seeing agenda.
The challenge of wandering Phnom Penh’s streets
Exploring Phnom Penh on Foot There’s nothing I like better, than exploring a city on foot. As soon as you…
Exploring Phnom Penh’s 172nd Street in the dark
We used 172nd Street as our base, and this is as close as Phnom Penh gets to a backpacking hub. We arrived during a storm, and explored during a power cut.
Corduroy Bunny Pin Cushion
I wish I hadn’t left this little handmade bunny behind when I moved to Turkey
Bayon VIP Bus from Battambang to Phnom Penh
Feature Image: The Bayon bus station in Battambang How an overweight knight came to my rescue for our 5 hour van…
Sightseeing and things to do in Battambang Cambodia
My top three sightseeing destinations included the bamboo railway, the Phare Ponleu Selpak: Circus, and the Battambang Provincial Museum. Find out why I didn’t do any.
Pomme Bar, Restaurant and Hostel, at the Core of the new Battambang
The Pomme hostel, bar and restaurant has to be one of the coolest places to hang out for people watching, drinking and playing board games.
An educational trip around Battambang’s Central Market
Before our cookery classes, we were taken for a guided tour around Battambang’s Central market to learn about the ingredients we’d be using to make our lunch
Vegetable Amok at About the World Restaurant in Battambang
The Vegetable Amok was so good at About the World that we ended up going back two nights in a row.
Cooking Classes at Nary’s Kitchen Battambang
Want to do a cookery class in Battambang? We did a class at The Nary Kitchen, and mastered the art of Amok, Green Mango Salad, and Spring Rolls.
Libations and Bric-a-Brac tempt our purse strings in Battambang
If you’re planning a visit to Battambang, Bric-a-Brac would be my number one recommendation for overnight accommodation. Not just for the location, setting, and design aesthetic, but for the charming hosts who exemplify the “customer service is king philosophy.
Memorable Boat Trip from Siem Reap to Battambang
One of the best ways to travel from Siem Reap to Battambang is via river boat. It’s a once in a lifetime ride, not to be forgotten … or repeated.
Responsible Tourism at Joe to Go in Siem Reap
Joe to Go, just one of the sustainable tourism cafes operating in Siem Reap, which help local kids below the poverty line get paid to attend school and are given opportunities to work and learn English.
Flying Plane Jane from Bangkok
The last leg of our journey was a six hour layover in Bangkok and a one hour flight on Bangkok Airlines to Siem Reap on Plane Jane.
Give your taste buds a disco at Siem Reap Night Market
At Siem Reap’s Original Night Market, make your way to the food court to give your taste buds a disco.
Which Siem Reap Floating Village should you visit?
There are three floating villages within day-trip proximity of Siem Reap, but how do you choose which one is the most responsible and authentic to visit?
Visiting Siem Reap’s Markets
Siem Reap has a variety of Night Markets and Food Markets. Some are magnets for tourists, but we ventured further afield to a local food market that left a lasting impression.
Where to Stay in Siem Reap
Find out where we stayed during our Cambodia Flash-packing trip to Siem Reap, and read my accommodation booking tips for finding the places you want to stay in.
Visiting Siem Reap’s War Museum
War Museum Cambodia I couldn’t visit Cambodia without wanting to immerse myself in it’s history. Yes this country boasts an…
