Cambodia

Cambodia is one of my favourite countries in Southeast Asia; it has everything from fascinating culture and history to beautiful landscapes, beaches and islands. And the local people are some of the friendliest I’ve ever met. I’ve visited Cambodia a couple of times, for about a month each visit and, although it changed a lot in the five years between… Read More

When you think of Siem Reap, you most likely think temples. Yes, this town is the gateway to the Angkor Temple complex, but there are other things to do in Siem Reap, too. Located in the north-west of Cambodia, Siem Reap also sits near the largest lake in Southeast Asia. The town itself has a mixture of colonial, Chinese and… Read More

For a lot of backpackers, Cambodia is a country of almost constant activities and partying. Kampot is the perfect place to take a break from all of that. Having said that, if you do still want to drink with fellow travellers, you can do that too! Kampot is a riverside town with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and a… Read More

If you’re visiting Kampot, Bokor Mountain is a must-visit. Originally built as a French colonial hill station, it was later abandoned (twice) and is now slowly being renovated as a tourist destination with new hotels and casinos. For now, though, the area is worth a visit for the old, eerie, abandoned buildings that can be found dotted around the top… Read More

Updated January 3, 2021 If you ask anyone what the best things to do in Cambodia are, the answer topping the list will almost always be to visit the Angkor Wat temples. Located about 3.4 miles (5.5km) north of the town of Siem Reap, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the largest religious monuments in the world and… Read More