Why you shouldn’t travel without travel insurance will be abundantly clear after I tell you this tale of two silly travellers in Thailand who ended up in an ambulance after an accident that should never have happened. If there was ever a reason to get travel insurance before you travel, this is it. Have some … Read more
Our guide to eating and drinking in Battambang covers everything from local markets and street food stalls to restaurants and bars. Some of the best Cambodian food in Cambodia is to be found in the rural city of Battambang, the charming capital of a lush fertile province of the same name, regarded as Cambodia’s rice … Read more
Why you should avoid orphanage visits in Cambodia is a no brainer as far as we’re concerned. Orphanage tourism is a thing and it’s a big corrupt business that’s fuelled by tourism and tourists who are under the misapprehension they’re doing good by visiting orphanages. They’re not and here’s why. As we waited at Siem … Read more
Things to do in Battambang in northwest Cambodia include everything from ambling the historic centre, home to over 800 heritage buildings, strolling colourful markets, and grazing on street food, to doing countryside and village tours by tuk tuk, exploring temples without crowds, and riding the exhilarating bamboo train. We’ve spent a lot of time in … Read more
In October 2013, we went behind the scenes at Jaan Bai restaurant in Battambang to cover the opening of the Cambodian Children’s Trust’s new social enterprise hospitality training restaurant. We spent a lot of time in the kitchen. Supported by Australians Chef David Thompson of Nahm Bangkok and restaurateur John Fink of Quay restaurant in Sydney, a … Read more