Maison Polanka was one of the first boutique hotels we stayed at when we moved to Cambodia’s Siem Reap three years ago. This secret haven remains a favourite, which is why we chose it as our home base for our retreats and tours. Maison Polanka is hidden down a dirt, dead-end lane, behind high walls beside the … Read more
A petition to end elephant riding was started after an elephant called Sambo, whose job was to carry tourists around Angkor Archaeological Park, home to Angkor Wat near Siem Reap, collapsed and died. We are posting here to ask our readers to sign it. We’re posting here to ask you to help end elephant riding at Angkor … Read more
Come join us for a Local Travel Twitter chat, which we’re co-hosting live on Tuesday 3rd May with travel enthusiasts from Skyscanner Australia and Skyscanner New Zealand. Times and details below. As we’ve long been passionate advocates of slow, local and experiential travel we were delighted to be invited by Skyscanner to co-host a local … Read more
One of the questions we most get asked by readers is how to get to Siem Reap, Cambodia, the gateway to Angkor Wat and departure point for excursions into nearby Angkor Archaeological Park. Here’s what you need to do. Every day we get contacted by people planning a trip to Asia and at the moment we’re getting … Read more
Amok trei or fish amok is a Cambodian steamed fish curry with an almost mousse-like texture when cooked properly. Travellers to Cambodia are told by tour guides and hotel and restaurant staff that fish amok is Cambodia’s national dish and a must-try specialty when visiting the Kingdom. But how do you know that what you’re … Read more