Siem Reap, the Cambodian City That Slowly Reveals Itself

The streets of Siem Reap, the Cambodian City That Slowly Reveals Itself. Copyright © 2023 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

For most travellers to Siem Reap, Cambodia, the city is little more than a launching pad for day trips to the legendary Angkor Wat and the other enchanting temple complexes of the Khmer Empire. Few travellers linger after they’ve explored the archaeological ruins and fewer people visit simply to experience Siem Reap. We’d heard, however, that there … Read more

Monday Memories – An Elephant Encounter in Siem Reap

Elephant at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia. Copyright © 2023 Terence Carter / Grantourismo. All Rights Reserved.

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 … Read more

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