Festivals & Events
Khmer New Year etiquette for visitors
Visiting Cambodia during Khmer New Year? Here's how to behave at pagodas and family gatherings, join water fights politely and show respect during the holiday.
Shopping & Souvenirs
Cambodian coffee beans and blends to take home
Cambodian coffee is growing in reputation, especially from the highlands of Mondulkiri and Ratanakiri. Here's what to buy, where to find it and how to pack it.
Latest guides
Transportation & Travel Services
Sihanoukville airport and the south coast
Sihanoukville International Airport can shorten the trip to the islands and the south coast. Here's when it makes sense, how to reach the ferry and what to check.
Tours & Travel Packages
Hiring a tuk-tuk driver for the Angkor temples
Hiring a tuk-tuk driver is the most popular way to tour Angkor. Here's how to find a good driver, agree a fair price and plan your route.
Hotels & Accommodation
Where to stay in Siem Reap: areas compared
Old Market, riverside, Wat Bo or the outskirts? Here's how Siem Reap's main areas compare for temple trips, nightlife, families and quiet stays.
Food & Gastronomy Tourism
Samlor korko: Cambodia's national soup
Samlor korko is a hearty vegetable soup thickened with toasted rice and flavoured with kroeung and prahok. Here's why it's called Cambodia's national soup.
Khmer Culture & Local Experiences
Spirit houses in Cambodia and what they mean
Small shrines called spirit houses stand outside homes and businesses across Cambodia. Here's what they are, who lives in them and why people leave offerings.
Adventure & Outdoor Activities
Phnom Kulen hiking trails beyond the waterfall
Most visitors to Phnom Kulen see the waterfall and the reclining Buddha. Hike further and you'll find riverbed carvings, ruined temples and quiet forest trails.
Beaches & Islands
Koh Touch village: Koh Rong's busy harbour
Koh Touch is Koh Rong's main village and ferry hub, packed with guesthouses, restaurants, dive shops and bars. Here's what to expect and how to make the most of it.
Nature & Ecotourism
Chi Phat: from poaching village to ecotourism base
Chi Phat, in the Cardamom Mountains, turned from logging and hunting to community-run ecotourism. Here's what you can do there and how to plan a visit.
Historical & Cultural Heritage
How Angkor Wat was built: stone, labour and engineering
How did the Khmer build Angkor Wat without modern machinery? A look at the sandstone quarries, canals, foundations and the workforce behind the world's largest religious monument.