Sihanoukville, Surrounded by white-sand beaches and undeveloped tropical islands, Sihanoukville (Krong Preah Sihanouk), also known as Kompong Som, is Cambodia’s most happening beach destination. Visitor numbers have risen steadily in recent years and look set to skyrocket now that flights from Siem Reap are operating daily, with more routes planned. For the time being, despite […]

Siem Reap is a province located in northwestern Cambodia, on the shores of the Tonle Sap Lake. The provincial capital is Siem Reap. The name literally means “Siamese defeated” referring to the victory of the Khmer Empire over the army of the Thai kingdom of Ayutthaya in the 17th Century. Today it is most widely […]

Phnom Penh Cambodia is the capital of Cambodia and is laid out north to south along the confluence of the Tonle Sap and Mekong Rivers. Phnom Penh is home to a population of about 2.5 million, and is a vibrant, bustling and ethnically diverse city with a mixed population of Khmer, Chinese and Vietnamese. The […]

Kampong Cham Cambodia, more a quiet town than a bustling city, Kampong Cham is a peaceful provincial capital spread along the banks of the Mekong. It was an important trading post during the French period, the legacy of which is evident as you wander through the streets of chastened yet classic buildings. Long considered Cambodia’s […]

Battambang Cambodia, the province is bordered by the Tonle Sap Lake, Pursat Province and Banteay Meanchey. Rubies and garnets are mined in this Province. Culturally, Battambang also has many ancient temples dating back to the 10th and 13th centuries. These are well worth visiting, both out of historical interest, and as a chance to view […]