Festivals & Events
Pchum Ben: Cambodia's festival of the ancestors
Pchum Ben is a 15-day Buddhist festival when Cambodians honour their ancestors with offerings at pagodas. Learn its meaning, rituals and how visitors can respect it.
Shopping & Souvenirs
Silver jewellery and boxes from Koh Chen
Koh Chen, near Phnom Penh, is known for its silversmiths and their decorative boxes and jewellery. Here's what to look for, how to check quality and how to visit.
Latest guides
Transportation & Travel Services
Domestic flights in Cambodia
Domestic flights in Cambodia are limited but can save time between Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville. Here's when to fly and when to take the road instead.
Tours & Travel Packages
Licensed Angkor guides: why and how to book one
A licensed Angkor guide can bring the temples' history, myths and carvings to life. Here's what they offer, how to book one and what to ask.
Hotels & Accommodation
Old Market, riverside or Wat Bo: choosing a Siem Reap base
Choosing between Siem Reap's Old Market, riverside and Wat Bo areas? Here's a closer look at the atmosphere, noise levels and who each one suits.
Food & Gastronomy Tourism
Samlor machu: Cambodia's sour soups
Samlor machu is a family of Cambodian sour soups, made with tamarind, pineapple, lotus root and other sour ingredients. Here are the main types and how they're eaten.
Khmer Culture & Local Experiences
Neak Ta: Cambodia's guardian spirits
Neak Ta are guardian spirits who protect villages, land and water in Cambodia. Here's who they are, where their shrines are and how they fit into Khmer belief.
Adventure & Outdoor Activities
Hiking and cycling on Bokor mountain
Bokor mountain rises above Kampot with cooler air, old ruins and sweeping views. Here's what to know about cycling the road, hiking and staying safe.
Beaches & Islands
Police Beach and the Koh Rong party scene
Police Beach is the centre of Koh Rong's party scene, a short walk from the village. Here's what to expect, how to stay safe and where to go for a quieter night.
Nature & Ecotourism
Areng Valley: nature and community in the Cardamoms
The Areng Valley is a remote corner of the Cardamom Mountains known for clear rivers, Siamese crocodiles and Chong communities. Here's what to know before you go.
Historical & Cultural Heritage
Angkor's water system: barays, moats and canals
Angkor was a city shaped by water. Learn how its huge reservoirs, moats and canals worked, why historians still debate their purpose and where to see them today.