Remembering Phnom Penh
The New York Times has a great travel piece: The day finally turned cool, with a stunning sunset and dinner at a little restaurant over the Boeng Kak lake in the city. I dined on stuffed crab and amok, a curried fish steamed in a banana leaf. Mostly I remember the short cyclo ride back...
Water Fest celebrated in Siem Reap
While several million people flocked from the countrysides to Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh, for the annual Water Festival, the major event is also celebrated in Siem Reap, Cambodia’s gateway to Angkor Wat. Video courtesy of Chean Long
Water Festival security and safety reminders
November 19, 2010 This message is to remind U.S. citizens in Cambodia to remain vigilant of their security during the upcoming Water Festival and to exercise caution if they decide to join in the festivities. Approximately one to two million Cambodians are expected to travel to Phnom Penh to take part in the festivities, dramatically...
Halloween Customs Party
The party starts from 8 pm till late. Fun fun game and special cocktail and wine the prize on the 31st night! When: 31 October at 20:00 – 01 November at 02:00 Where: Banana Leaf Restaurant & Bar, Pub street & Old Market, Siem Reap, Cambodia Banana Leaf is the first in Pub street since...
BROWN Coffee and Bakery launches second branch
Come for a fun day and enjoy your free drink at your convenient time. We appreciate ur support. Plz spread this widely until the world knows about it. Arigato and kamsamnida. BROWN Coffee and Bakery distinguishes itself from the present Cambodian cafés with its rich variety of freshly baked French and Asian pastries, and gourmet...
Preah Khan temple: video
Novelist and playwright Jerome Parisse took this video of Preah Khan (or Prah Khan) temple in Cambodia’s Siem Reap province. A short video of the jungle temple of Preah Khan, which was built in the 12th century for King Jayavarman VII. In a blog post to describe the temples of Angkor, the traveler wrote that...
Pchum Ben in Kampong Speu province
In this high definition video, Cambodian-American refugee Arn Chorn-Pond gives us some insight into the details and importance of this holiday that is celebrated nationwide. The peoples faces old and young are always a draw to me personally and I hope that I’ve somehow captured their spirit in this video. Pchum Ben is one of...
Photo of the day
Cambodia’s ancient Angkor Wat temple The 12-century temple in Siem Reap attracts million of tourists every year. For many elder Cambodians, it’s a must visit sacred temple at least once in their lifetime.
Soma Serei Norodom on Khmer Rouge Toul Sleng prison
Soma Serei Norodom, a royal family member, has a nice personal weblog. Holding a Master Degree in Mass Communication from California State University, Fresno, the blogger posted some photos of Toul Sleng with her experience visiting the infamous Khmer Rouge prison. Photo: http://somanorodom.wordpress.com/ Soma Serei Norodom describes that: As I write in my blog of...
Coffee in Cambodia
Steven Sirski posted “Coffee and Coffee Shops in Asia”. The traveler wrote about a great place for coffee in Cambodia: Hard to find a decent cup of coffee in PP [Phnom Penh] but, if you must, go to the Foreign Correspondent Club (FCC) along the Tonle Sap river. Found in a renovated villa from the...
Angkor Wat: Huffington Post’s destination of the day
Ancient Angkor Wat photographs taken by Getty Image’s Ian Walton. [Link to photo slideshow below]. The Huffington Post says “Angkor Wat lies just outside of Siem Reap, Cambodia. The temple site was built by Suryavarman II and represents Khmer architecture, which was primarily religious in nature. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, the ruins drew...
Gloria Jeans opens its first coffeehouse in Phnom Penh
As American Starbucks hasn’t yet arrived in Cambodia, Australian-owned Gloria Jean’s Coffees established late last year its first cafe in Boeung Keng Kang I district, one of Phnom Penh’s peaceful areas. The international coffee and coffeehouse chain with stores in over 30 countries is …dedicated to providing a comfortable atmosphere for our Gloria Jean’s family....
