Pchum Ben is Cambodia’s most important Buddhist festival. Also known as Ancestors Festival or Hungry Ghosts Festival, Pchum Ben takes place over 15 days near the end of monsoon. Pchum Ben festival marks the end of Buddhist lent and the monks’ monsoonal retreat with a 3-day holiday from 13-16 October 2023. This is a taste … Read more
Our archaeologist’s guide to Angkor Archaeological Park and what makes it special comes courtesy of Dr Damian Evans, a Cambodia based archaeologist behind some of the most groundbreaking research of the last decade. Home to Angkor Wat, Cambodia’s collection of archaeological sites is one of the richest on earth. But what makes the Angkor sites … Read more
The best Mallorca beaches won’t be near your hotel. While the chances are that your accommodation is a stone’s throw from a decent beach, if you’re seeking a stunning stretch of sand to spread out your towel, you’re going to have to go further afield. But trust us, these beaches are worth it. Boasting some 262 or … Read more
Our Hanoi bia hoi guide gives you an introduction to Hanoi’s famous ‘fresh beer’, what bia hoi is, where to find the best bia hoi in Hanoi, how to drink bia hoi, and what to eat with bia hoi, so that you’ll be downing glasses of bia hoi like a local in no time. Bia … Read more
Our guide to Siem Reap markets covers the liveliest local markets in the northern Cambodia city that’s the gateway to Angkor Wat. Rise at dawn to join the locals to buy the freshest produce, savour the tastiest market breakfasts, and absorb the bustling early morning atmosphere. Hire a guide to translate and you can get … Read more