Festivals & Events
The three days of Khmer New Year explained
Khmer New Year lasts three days, each with its own meaning: Maha Sangkran, Virak Vanabat and Virak Loeung Sak. Here's what happens on each day and why.
Shopping & Souvenirs
Cambodian silk: how to tell real from fake
How do you tell real Cambodian hand-woven silk from imported or synthetic fabric? Here are simple checks, where to buy and what makes Khmer silk special.
Latest guides
Transportation & Travel Services
Techo International Airport: a guide for arriving travellers
Techo International Airport opened in September 2025 as Phnom Penh's new gateway. Here's what to expect on arrival, from immigration to SIM cards and transport.
Tours & Travel Packages
Angkor in three days: a relaxed temple plan
Three days is the ideal time for Angkor. This relaxed plan covers the major temples, the grand circuit, Banteay Srei and a few lesser-known gems, with plenty of rest.
Hotels & Accommodation
Staying by the riverside in Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh's riverside puts you close to the Royal Palace, National Museum and evening promenade. Here's what to expect from hotels in the area and who it suits.
Food & Gastronomy Tourism
Beef lok lak: the story of a Cambodian favourite
Beef lok lak is a stir-fried beef dish served with a tangy lime-and-pepper sauce. Here's what's in it, where it comes from and how Cambodians eat it.
Khmer Culture & Local Experiences
Temple and pagoda etiquette in Cambodia
How to dress, behave and take photos respectfully at Cambodia's working pagodas and ancient temples, including Angkor.
Adventure & Outdoor Activities
Multi-day jungle trekking in Mondulkiri
Mondulkiri offers multi-day treks through forest and grassland, with waterfalls, river camps and Bunong villages. Here's how to plan a trek from Sen Monorom.
Beaches & Islands
Koh Rong island guide: beaches, villages and jungle
Koh Rong combines white-sand beaches, jungle trails, diving and a lively village. Here's how to choose a beach, get around and plan your stay.
Nature & Ecotourism
Why the Tonle Sap river reverses direction every year
Each year, the Tonle Sap river changes direction, flowing into the lake in the rainy season and out again in the dry season. Here's how it happens and why Cambodians celebrate it.
Historical & Cultural Heritage
Jayavarman II and the founding of the Angkorian kingdom
Jayavarman II is remembered as the founder of the Angkorian kingdom. Here's what we know about him, the ceremony on Phnom Kulen in 802 and why historians treat the story with care.