Snaps: Lunch on the open water
I had only meant to stay on Koh ta Kiev for a night, but ended up staying for four. When I finally managed to wrestled myself off the island, we ended up stopping on the way back to shore at … 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.
Expat Q&A: I wish I had known that I would stay
In this series we talk to Cambodia expats about what they wish they had known when they first moved to Cambodia that they know now. This week we talk to Juliette Rousselot, who moved to Cambodia in 2012 and is … Continue reading
What’s the big deal with orphanages in Cambodia?
Every year thousands of well-intentioned foreigners come to Cambodia with the goal of helping poor Cambodian children. The majority of them end up visiting or volunteering in Cambodian orphanages. Over the last year, orphanage tourism (as it is disparagingly called) … Continue reading
Snaps: Koh Totang
Last year, after meeting someone on Koh Rong who assured me that there was a more beautiful island in Cambodia, I dragged some visiting friends and family to Koh Totang. I wasn’t disappointed. While there, my friend Frances sighed, “I want … Continue reading
Khmer noodles: The story of num banh chok
A definitive Cambodian breakfast or afternoon snack, num banh chok is so ubiquitous and well-loved that it’s often known simply as “Khmer noodles.” If you ask an average Cambodian about the dish, after telling you how delicious it is he’ll … Continue reading
Koh Rong: Cambodia’s island paradise
In the Gulf of Thailand, a few hours’ boat ride from Sihanounkville’s shore lies Koh Rong, whose squeaky white sand beaches and calm turquoise waters are only just beginning to be discovered by visitors. Koh Rong has neither roads nor … Continue reading
Snaps: Kandal Market, Phnom Penh
This photo of Psar Kandal was taken in Phnom Penh on Christmas Day, 2012 by new expat Ken Edgar. You can visit his site to see more of his work in the UK, Cambodia and around Asia.
Romanticizing the Cambodian kitchen with Joannès Rivière
Joannès Rivière, owner of Siem Reap’s Cuisine Wat Damnak and a champion of modern Cambodian cooking, is more than just a master chef. “He’s also quite funny,” a Siem Reap expat told me. I shook my head in disbelief. … Continue reading