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Susan Haythorpe

Susan Haythorpe is a British writer, shopper, and music lover who moved to Phnom Penh in 2013.

She is the author of Lost Generation: The Story of Cambodian Rock and Roll, which documents Phnom Penh’s vibrant music scene in the 1950s through 1970s, when the music scene abruptly ended with the rise of the Khmer Rouge.

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Mind your language! Learning Khmer in Phnom Penh

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Susan Haythorpe

“Jum riab sua. Knom chmuah Susan.” Likely the first words you’ll be taught (minus the ‘Susan’ unless that happens to be your name too) when you embark on the sometimes frustrating but ultimately rewarding journey to learning Khmer. It’s fair … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat Life, Phnom Penh | Tagged Khmer language | 1 Comment

Guilt-free shopping at Phnom Penh’s new Eco concept store

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Susan Haythorpe

For those of us who love a spot of retail therapy there’s only one thing better than a shopping trip — and that’s the opportunity to shop sustainably in the knowledge you’re supporting some of the most eco-friendly brands in … Continue reading →

Posted in Phnom Penh | Tagged Tuol Tom Poung, ecotourism | Leave a comment

Damn fine coffee! Where to find it in Phnom Penh

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Susan Haythorpe

Need a caffeine boost? You can’t go wrong in Phnom Penh. Coffee culture is thriving in Phnom Penh, from the bright pink coffee tuk tuks to international chains, not to mention countless cool independent coffee shops that rival those found … Continue reading →

Posted in Phnom Penh, Food | Tagged Little Red Fox, Brown Coffee, coffee | 5 Comments

What’s that sound? Cambodia’s Golden Age music still rocks the Kingdom

Posted on October 9, 2022 by Susan Haythorpe

For many people Cambodia’s history is synonymous with Angkor Wat and the Khmer Rouge, but the Kingdom of Wonder has another, upbeat story to tell (albeit with a tragic ending). The era known as Cambodia’s Golden Age of Music is … Continue reading →

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WIG: Connecting women in Phnom Penh

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Susan Haythorpe

So you’ve moved to Cambodia, you want to meet other women and make some friends, and maybe find a way of giving something back to your new home. Perhaps you’re starting up a business and hope to learn from the … Continue reading →

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New Phnom Penh hotspots for live music

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Susan Haythorpe

There’s live music every night of the week in the capital when you know where to look (and most of it’s still free) Phnom Penh’s music scene has experienced quite a shake up since I last wrote on the subject. … Continue reading →

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The groove is in the art at Phnom Penh galleries

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Susan Haythorpe

The capital’s contemporary art scene is on a roll — and it’s a far cry from apsaras and sunrise over Angkor Wat As the city’s cultural venues burst into post-pandemic life, a spate of new gallery openings and a burgeoning … Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, Phnom Penh | Tagged art galleries | 2 Comments

Bar-hopping Phnom Penh’s Bassac Quarter

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Susan Haythorpe

After a year or so in the doldrums Phnom Penh bars are back in business, and nowhere more so than in the laneways around Street 308 between Norodom and Sothearos Boulevards not far from the Independence Monument. Not only has … Continue reading →

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