We spent an entire week exploring the ancient temples and landscapes around Siem Reap from the sacred waterfalls of Kulen Mountains to the pink sandstone carvings of Banteay Srei, the remote ruins of Koh Ker, and the vast Angkor Wat complex itself. During those seven days, we walked through jungle trails, crossed forgotten bridges, and…
After almost a week among the temples of Angkor Wat Complex, our feet were dusty, our camera full, and our heads spinning from all the stories hidden in the stones. We had already explored countless temples on our own from the quiet jungle ruins to the massive towers of Angkor Wat walking nearly 20 kilometers…
Kulen Mountain Waterfall is one of the most famous natural spots in Kulen Mountains, about two hours from Siem Reap. For locals, it’s a sacred place deeply connected with history and religion, while for travelers it offers a refreshing stop during a day full of temples and jungle landscapes. We visited the waterfall as part…
Kulen Mountains, often called the sacred mountain of Cambodia, is one of the most meaningful places you can visit near Siem Reap. Unlike Angkor Wat, which impresses with its scale and architecture, Kulen Mountains combine nature, spirituality, and history in a single destination. It’s a national park filled with waterfalls, jungle landscapes, ancient temples, and…
If you are planning a trip to Cambodia beyond Angkor Wat, make sure Koh Ker is on your list. Once the capital of the Khmer Empire, Koh Ker is home to the impressive Prasat Thom, jungle-covered temples like Prasat Pram, and many hidden ruins that feel completely different from Angkor. Combined with the atmospheric Beng…
Why Visit Battambang Battambang may not be as famous as Siem Reap or Phnom Penh, but it offers a very different kind of Cambodian experience. The city has a slower rhythm, a charming mix of French colonial architecture and traditional temples, and an atmosphere that feels more authentic and less touristy. In this guide, we’ll…
If you’re spending time in Kampot, one of the most fascinating day trips you can take is up into the misty mountains of Bokor National Park. It’s a place where history, nature, and mystery come together, think abandoned colonial buildings swallowed by fog, dramatic viewpoints, waterfalls, and Buddhist monuments perched high above the valley. We’ve…
If you’re travelling to Kampot in Cambodia, let’s check out some of the most famous pepper plantations around. Kampot pepper is world-renowned for its exceptional quality and unique taste, and visiting a pepper plantation is one of the most popular things to do in the region. In this article, we’ll take you through our visit…
When people talk about Cambodia, most immediately think of Phnom Penh or Siem Reap with the iconic Angkor Wat. But there’s much more to discover. If you’re looking for a place with a slower pace, colonial charm, and easy access to both mountains and the sea, then Kampot and nearby Kep are the perfect escape….
Phnom Penh is the kind of city that doesn’t beg for your attention — but quietly earns it. It’s a little chaotic, a little rough around the edges, but full of contrasts that make it hard to forget. Crumbling colonial facades stand next to busy minimarkets, tuk-tuks weave between monks in orange robes, and the…