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
Islands
We’ve got the freshest unbiased and independent reviews of all of the Cambodian islands including Koh Rong, Koh Rong Sanloem, Koh Tatang and Koh ta Kiev.
Snaps: Another goregous day on Koh Totang
This isn’t the first time I’ve posted a beautiful photo of Koh Totang, and it’s unlikely to be the last. I’ve spent a lot of time on the islands off of Cambodia’s coast, but Koh Totang was particularly picturesque. Almost entirely … 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
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
Review: Angkor Chom Bungalows, Koh Rong
With perfect white sand beaches, swaying palm trees, and turquoise waters, Koh Rong’s western side is ripe for development. For the time being, though, there are only a few simple bungalows, of which Angkor Chom is easily the best option. … Continue reading
Italian on the Islands
Note: This post is out of date! La Mami has now become Da Matti? (but they still have homemade gnocchi and ravioli, traditional Italian pastas, and interesting cocktails). Read our full review of Da Matti? here. Also, Beatrice and Fabrizio have … Continue reading
Review: Postcard from Nomad’s Land
Fresh off the plane from Bangkok, with a bellyful of that Cambodian breakfast of champions, pork and rice, I packed myself — along with Lina and two of our friends— into an aging beige Toyota Camry, the driver of which … Continue reading
Escaping the city
Marissa Carruthers is a freelance journalist who, less than three weeks ago, left behind life in the UK for the sun and smiles of Cambodia. In her weekly column, she will be sharing the ups and downs of settling into life … Continue reading