Where to stay on Koh Rong
I’m going to wager that since moving to Cambodia, I’ve spent more time on Koh Rong than any other travel writer out there. Over the years, I’ve stayed at a number of places on the island and poked my head … Continue reading
Lina Goldberg is the author of “Move to Cambodia: A guide to living and working in the Kingdom of Wonder.” Lina has written for publications including Lonely Planet, CNN, Wall Street Journal, VICE, South China Morning Post and BBC Travel. She is also the co-founder of Siem Reap Food Tours and Phnom Penh Food Tours, which have been featured in the New York Times, Vogue, and numerous other publications.
Review: Hotel Cambodiana, Phnom Penh architectural landmark
The Hotel Cambodiana in Phnom Penh is a stunning example of the New Khmer architectural style–you’ll either love it or you’ll hate it, but it’s sure to make an impression, much like carved wooden scale model of the temples of … Continue reading
How to get visa and passport photos in Phnom Penh
One has plenty of reasons to need lots of passport photos in Cambodia. You’ll need one just to get into the country, every time you renew your visa, when you try to enter many of the neighboring countries, and even … Continue reading
Review: Elephant Express mini-bus, Phnom Penh-Siem Reap
As of June, 2015, Elephant Express is no longer in business. Elephant Express (aka Elephant Expresses Transportation) used to have a reputation for being the safest of all of the mini-bus services between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Based on a … Continue reading
Year 33: An upcoming film about Cambodia’s burgeoning arts revival
In many ways, the Cambodian art scene is still in its infancy, but draws on a long and powerful history of traditional Khmer arts. The Khmer Rouge period destroyed much of that history, but today young artists are working to … Continue reading
Snaps: Kep Crab Market
Buying crabs in Kep makes for some great photography opportunities. A visit to the Kep Crab Market, from start to finish.
The Move to Cambodia newsletter and expat survey
Last month we finally sent out our first Move to Cambodia newsletter and it was a roaring success. If you didn’t get the chance to see it, you can read it here. We’re trying to learn more about Move to … Continue reading
Review: Nyny Hotel, Kampot
While there’s no dearth of places to stay in Kampot, it can be difficult to find one that is both central and reasonably priced. Enter Ny Ny Hotel, an inexpensive 29-room hotel in Kampot’s city center. Not to be confused … Continue reading