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Pete Ford

Peter Ford is a writer based in Phnom Penh who has had bylines in the Diplomat, Guardian, Southeast Asia Globe, South China Morning Post, and of course, the Cambodia Daily! Pete has been living in Cambodia since 2014. Over the last few years he has explored every province of Cambodia, but is always on the look out for the next adventure.

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The old Kep is dead. Long live new Kep?

Posted on May 28, 2022 by Pete Ford

Sleepy Kep. Kep Sur Mer. The quiet little town on Cambodia’s coast famous for its crab market, accessible national park, and the graffitied shells of luxury 1960s villas destroyed by the Khmer Rouge. Kep, the coastal alternative to nearby Kampot, … Continue reading →

Posted in Kep | 15 Comments

Two books to better understand Phnom Penh’s history and architecture

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Pete Ford

While Phnom Penh is a pretty small city — its 2 million residents would be quickly swallowed in neighboring Saigon or Bangkok — it manages to contain significant architectural variety, and its manageable size allows for an easy exploration of … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat Life, Art & Culture, Books & Movies | Tagged Khmer architecture | Leave a comment

Escape Phnom Penh at Smiling Gecko Farmhouse Resort

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Pete Ford

To describe the location of Smiling Gecko Farmhouse as being “in the middle of nowhere” would be unfair to the people and animals who call Samaki Meanchey District in Kampong Chhnang home. And to call it a farmhouse understates just … Continue reading →

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Cardamom Tented Camp: Real ecotourism in western Cambodia

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Pete Ford

In this era of mask wearing and Covid precautions, the fresh air blowing in my face as I sit on a small boat speeding along the Prek Tachan river is refreshing beyond words. After a six-hour journey to Koh Kong … Continue reading →

Posted in Provincial | Tagged ecotourism, koh kong, park | 2 Comments

Phnom Sampeou and Phnom Banan — Battambang’s Tale of Two Hills

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Pete Ford

Battambang’s main tourist attraction doesn’t feel like it is resting during the pandemic. At least, the poor souls toiling away in front of Phnom Sampeou’s famous bat cave certainly ain’t resting. They’re busy chiseling a giant Buddha into the exposed … Continue reading →

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Battambang’s under-visited gems (including dinosaurs)

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Pete Ford

Wondering why you should visit Battambang? Since the 11th century, Battambang has been an important city in what is now northwestern Cambodia. For at its founding, the power of the kings of Angkor extended much further to the north and … Continue reading →

Posted in Battambang | Tagged Khmer Rouge | 1 Comment

A day with Cambodia’s liberated wildlife at Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Pete Ford

Looking for a fun activity for kids and adults that involves nature, animals and the happy knowledge that your money is helping to protect both? Then consider a visit to Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center. Just an hour south of … Continue reading →

Posted in Provincial, Kids | Tagged ecotourism, Takeo, activities for kids | 2 Comments

Koh Trong: A Mekong island showcasing rural Cambodia at its most lovely

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Pete Ford

Koh Trong. It really is bloody lovely, go and visit. The article really could end here, if you, dear reader, would just trust me. But if convincing is what you need, then picture an island in the middle of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Provincial, Islands | Tagged Kratie | 1 Comment
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