Category: Cambodia

It’s about 32Km from Siem Reap to Kompong Phluk, on road about 45 minutes, if there is no traffic jam. Kompong Phluk is a commune and village in Siem Reap built on Tonle Sap. It’s named as “Harbor of the Tusks” The community is depended on fishing for survival but when it turns to the dry season (November-April) as the river due to receding water, many doing farming to support their income. There are a lot of tourists visit the site of Kompong Phluk as it’s growing part of the local economy. I have been visiting Siem Reap for uncountable Read More …

Battambong province is standing about 325Km from Phnom Penh, takes 6 hours on driving on national road #5. I made road trip with my friends, we were leaving from town at 6.30am not so much traffic jam. We stopped by Kampong Chhnang province for the breakfast, the road condition was not so good a bit bumpy and had some puddles. Do not drive fast, do it slowly because there are many local people do business on the road side, also the cattle keep crossing the road. On the way to Battambong we can enjoy the scenery, green field, paddy rice Read More …

Pursat is fourth big provinces in Cambodia, is north of Battambang province, there are many ancient temples, pagoda and some waterfall. Chrok Laeang waterfall is a beautiful natural destination of many green views that can warm your eyes with green trees, and water surface. It is located in Krakor district about 73km from Pursat town, from Krakor to waterfall is more 41km. Chrok Laeang is the most attractive one of tourism sites in Pursat, to find the new experiences, it has height of 20-60 meters. I love to spend time on road trip with my favorite people, the first start Read More …

Independence monument The Independence Monument (Vimean Ekareach) was inaugurated on November 9, 1962 to celebrate the independence from the French in 1953, but now also serving as a cenotaph to Cambodia?s war dead. The 20-meter high monument was designed by Cambodian architect, Vann Molyvann, and is shaped in the form of a lotus, which also can be seen at Angkor and other Khmer historical sites. You are not allowed to enter the monument. At night it is lit with blue, red and white light (the colors of the national flag) and it should be an impressive sight.  There is a Read More …

Phnom Penh is the vibrant bustling capital of Cambodia. Situated at the confluence of three rivers, the mighty Mekong, the Bassac and the great Tonle Sap, what was once considered the ‘Gem’ of Indochina. The capital city still maintains considerable charm with plenty to see. The city takes its name from the re-known Wat Phnom Daun Penh (nowadays: Wat Phnom or Hill Temple), which was built in 1373 to house five statues of Buddha on a man made hill 27 meters high. These five statues were floating down the Mekong in a Koki tree and an old wealthy widow named Read More …

Kratie-ក្រចេះ This is the first time of my trip visiting a part of Cambodia. I have been traveling around ASEAN, but when people asking me about Cambodia, [Have you been traveled around?] I replied NO with ashamed. It’s so embarrassed about me, which have no idea with my own country. So I decided to pack and go on adventure to see how amazing of Cambodia.  First stop, I went to Kratie [Kro Ches] province where the dolphins boating view from Mekong River, it took me 7 hours on bus, the bus keep stopping people on off , if you don’t Read More …

I just bought new camera Nikon D3300. I want to be a real photographer.  I enjoy capturing every moments, local style, natural, greening view and kid’s smile. Photography is my hobby. This Saturday I have organized the event cycling to countryside to see local living , what they do for their business, away from crowd city, air pollution. Silk island (Koh Dach) where I can smell cow’s poop, smell of green natural, farming…………… Koh Dach people sows many kind of plants such: eggplant, corn, sugar cane, ginger, bean, banana tree, Chinese ginger, turmeric, tomatoes, so on…………………. How to get (Koh Read More …

Here is my second destination in Cambodia. Last time I did Mondolkiri, Rattanakiri and Kratie. Before I spend most of my holidays just traveling to abroad, I have forgotten about my country also has the beautiful landmarks, sightseeing and super natural places. There is saying the world is an amazing place to discover, wherever you go just go with your heart. I am just thinking why I don’t spend sometimes to see my wonderful country when there are tons of people flight over to visit here. Thus, Cambodia is my entire bucket list this year. Kep is one small city Read More …

Kampot is the small town about 30Km from Kep. It gets easily from Phnom Penh by bus costs 5USD, the bus will stop at town or if you want to get there quick then take the van is costs about 7USD but you can save time. First day arriving I checked in the monkey republic hostel, the place is very nice, accommodation, restaurant and pub all in one. I just simply fall in love with this little town. Here are some activities to do in Kampot -Boat cruise: Boat starts from 5pm and finish at 7pm, the boat takes you Read More …

I heard people said so many times about Koh Rong &Rong Sonleum, I have seen some post in Facebook to promote on our island. It is super attractive for the first glance after the developments during these lately years. I was there for one time since 2013 then it was just the island very few shops, restaurants and guesthouse, a little started only on the island. But now there is a huge difference I couldn’t believe in my eyes, there are tons of guesthouses, restaurants, shops and local businesses on the island. There are local tourists and foreigners go there Read More …