Where to Stay in Phnom Penh from Boutique Resorts to Luxury Hotels

Where to Stay in Phnom Penh – from Colonial to Contemporary. Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Cambodia. Copyright © 2023 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

Phnom Penh is a sophisticated little city when it comes to accommodation, with a burgeoning boutique hotel scene and plenty of chic sleeps. Here’s where to stay in Phnom Penh, from the colonial Raffles and The Pavilion to the contemporary The Quay and Lebiz. Sadly, we didn’t get to settle in for very long this … Read more

Monday Memories – Flying into Siem Reap for the First Time

Flying into Siem Reap, Cambodia. Copyright © 2023 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

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 … Read more

Phnom Penh’s Best Cafes and Bars

Lime Cafe off the lobby of the Lebiz Hotel, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Phnom Penh's Best Cafes and Bars. Copyright © 2023 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

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’s our guide to Phnom Penh’s best cafes and bars we’ve tried … Read more

Eating Out in Phnom Penh

Eating Out in Phnom Penh. Malis Restaurant, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Copyright © 2023 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

For most visitors, eating out in Phnom Penh comes as a pleasant surprise for a city of its small size. The Cambodian capital boasts an abundance of excellent restaurants, from casual alfresco eateries to fancier fine diners. While there are plenty of restaurants serving wonderful Cambodian cuisine, a bonus for those who have been travelling for a while is … Read more

Shopping the Chicest Boutiques in Phnom Penh – An Itinerary

Shopping the Chicest Boutiques in Phnom Penh – An Itinerary. Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Copyright © 2023 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

We flew to Phnom Penh from Bangkok to do a story for an Asian travel magazine for a section called The Buzz, which meant we had to cover places that hummed – the best, busiest, most talked-about spots in the city. These are the chicest boutiques in Phnom Penh right now and here’s the best way to shop … Read more