We’ve got unbiased and independent reviews of hotels, restaurants, and activities in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Everything you need to know about what’s going on in town plus practicalities like how to get into Phnom Penh from the airport, supermarket reviews, and transportation updates.
If you’re heading to Cambodia in 2026, you may be wondering how to to get from Phnom Penh and Siem Reap (and Siem Reap to Phnom Penh). There are options to fit every budget, but some are nicer and more … Continue reading
Horseback riding, as both a recreational activity and a competitive sport, is coming into its own in Phnom Penh with the welcome arrival of Genius Resort. The specialist equestrian center has brought exciting new opportunities for experienced riders and complete … Continue reading
As loyal readers will know, there’s a certain type of hotel that I am drawn to. Although Baitong Hotel & Resort in Phnom Penh isn’t exactly like what I usually go for, in that it’s quite large, it met all … Continue reading
If you’ve yet to discover the diverse delights of Coconut Park, the school holidays are the time to do it. This refreshingly green and peaceful landscaped park on the banks of the Bassac River on Phnom Penh’s Koh Pich, next … Continue reading
It’s hard to imagine a more fun way to cool off in the Kingdom than at Garden City Water Park, a mega complex of pools, slides, flumes and other water-based excitement a forty minutes or so car ride from Phnom … Continue reading
For years an architectural gem has lain empty and overlooked on Mao Tse Tung Boulevard near Tuol Tom Pong. Now entrepreneurial Cambodian coffee chain Brown has stepped in to save the former Vann Molyvann house, securing the future of a … Continue reading
Have you ever wanted to go on a European holiday but balked at the cost? Have you felt compelled to expose your children to European culture, but shuddered at the thought of taking them on a long-haul flight? You’re in … Continue reading
When I first came to Phnom Penh in 2012 the nearest equivalent to a shopping mall was the Sorya Shopping Center (not to be confused with Golden Sorya Mall, which wasn’t a shopping mall either but a now-defunct, distinctly sleazy … Continue reading