Monthly Archive: November 2011

Nov 14

Monday Memories: Elephant Encounter in Siem Reap

I find it fascinating that witnessing something that would be considered fantastic (in the true sense of the word) back in your home town or city can be an everyday event in Asia. Whenever I scroll through my Siem Reap photos I still pause when I get to a set of photos I took from …

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Nov 09

Where to Stay in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh is a sophisticated little city when it comes to accommodation, with a burgeoning boutique hotel scene and plenty of chic sleeps, ranging from the contemporary The Quay to the pared-back style of The Pavilion. Sadly, we didn’t get to settle in for very long this trip and try any holiday rentals in Phnom …

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Nov 07

Monday Memories: Flying into Siem Reap

You would be forgiven for thinking by now we’d be jaded travellers. We’ve travelled to over seventy-something countries, we’ve been to hundreds of cities and towns, scores in the past few years alone, and we’ve been to dozens of places, the places we become smitten with, many times. As you can see, we’re not very …

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Nov 06

Phnom Penh’s Best Cafes and Bars

Part of what makes Phnom Penh such a cool, cosmopolitan city is its drinking scene – the place is brimming with buzzy cafés and bars. By day, there’s a lively coffee house culture, and come sunset, everyone’s sipping cocktails at the city’s many rooftop bars. Here are our favourites of the cafés and bars we …

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Nov 05

Eating Out in Phnom Penh

The eating scene in Phnom Penh was a pleasant surprise for a city of its small size. Phnom Penh boasts an abundance of excellent restaurants, from casual alfresco eateries to a few fine diners, along with a plethora of ethnic eateries serving all kinds of cuisines, including French, Chinese, Italian, Indian, Mexican, and Japanese. There were …

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