This ride is the perfect introduction to Cambodia’s undiscovered coastline. Destination ihanoukville is the country’s premier beach resort, a town of endless tropical beaches and unexplored islands. Along the way from Phnom Penh are the pre-Angkorian ruins of the Chenla…
Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh This international ride offers an alternative route to Vietnam for those who want to see a little more of Cambodia along the way. Those who don’t have time to take in the charms of…
Kratie (pronounced ‘Kratcheay’) is a port town on the Mekong roughly halfway between Phnom Penh and Laos. In many ways it is a delightful place with a relaxed atmosphere and some good examples of shop house architecture. Yet with the…
Ratanakiri is like another planet compared to the rest of Cambodia: dusty, red roads curl through the landscape in summer, while in the rainy season the area becomes lush and green turning the roads into slippery mush. Adventure enthusiasts won’t…
Dusty Koh Kong is better known for its brothels, casinos and ‘Wild West’ atmosphere than for lying at the heart of a protected area with national park status (granted by Royal Decree in 1993), It is also often confused with…
Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city of Cambodia, located at the confluence of the Mekong and the Tonle Sap rivers. Admire some nice photos of this charming city.
The west of Cambodia is made for the hearty traveler, a place to get off the track if you have the gumption. The far west, areas like the southwestern Cardamom Mountains and the northern border region with Thailand, are virtually…
Angkor National Museum This new museum beckons visitors from the main road to the temples. It houses an impressive collection of artifacts from Angkor, many of which are on loan from the National Museum and the Conservation d’Angkor, a treasure…
Angkor Wat is the Disneyland of Buddhist temples in Asia. The temple complex requires a few busy days to get around the major sights thoroughly. Everyone has a favorite, but I’ve highlighted a few must-sees below. Plan carefully and catch…
The ruins of the ancient city of Angkor, capital of the Khmer kingdom from a. d. 802 until 1295, are one of the world’s marvels. The “City of Kings,” Angkor boasts some of the largest religious monuments ever constructed; it’s…