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.
This is the first in a new series where we talk to Cambodia expats to find out what they know now that they wish they had known before they moved to Cambodia (or in the first few months of their … Continue reading
Don’t let its light-hearted name confuse you, The Playground by Terrence McCoy covers the the outrageous and shocking land grabs in Cambodia, where the country is being bought piece by piece with Chinese money. One of the most compelling pieces of literary … Continue reading
Like more than a few urban expats, I fled the city over Pchum Ben and headed towards Kampot, a sleepy town in Southern Cambodia. Luckily, I ended up with a reservation at Naga House, a laid-back guesthouse with a collection … Continue reading
In recent years Cambodia’s economic growth has fueled the rejuvenation of its arts scene; the latest sign of this is the opening of Cambodia’s first dedicated ballet school in Phnom Penh. In Cambodia the term “ballet” has traditionally be used … Continue reading
Phnom Penh residents dressed in white (the Cambodian color of mourning) gather at the Royal Palace on Wednesday to grieve and see the body of their King Father, Norodom Sihanouk, return from Beijing. Here are some photographs from the crowd. … Continue reading
The country of Cambodia is in mourning for the loss of its king-father, Norodom Sihanouk who died on Monday. Crowned king in 1941, Norodom Sihanouk oversaw the country for more than 60 years. Credited with achieving independence from France and ushering … Continue reading
Koh Kong is a seriously underrated place for a weekend break in Cambodia. It used to be the Wild East of the country — a border town that was known as a hotspot for smuggling, prostitution and illegal logging. Until … Continue reading
If you’re dreaming of a Cambodian island getaway, it’s not too early to start planning! There are a number of islands that are an easy trip from Phnom Penh via Sihanoukville — here are my top choices: Koh Rong This … Continue reading