We spotlight some of the most breathtaking photos of daily life in Cambodia.
This photograph was taken by recent arrival and photographer Lucas Veuve. Here’s the story behind the photo: “Mr. Bunnareth has been making coffee in the Russian Market for more than 30 years. He’s truly an amazing character. The first time I … Continue reading
This photograph was taken by new expat and photographer Lucas Veuve. Here’s the story behind the photo: “Last weekend, I went to Central Market (Psar Thmei) to explore the endless stalls, try my broken Khmer and to get lost. I … Continue reading
I took this photo in Phnom Penh in 2010 because, quite frankly, it was one of the ugliest things I have seen in this city. Architectural detailing is an easy way for homeowners to announce to their neighbors that they … Continue reading
I’ve decided to give up my self-proclaimed reign of expat Khmer studio portrait queen, and bestow the title on American expat Hilary Ford. You may remember Hilary from her amazing zombie Khmer studio portraits (and her Expat Q&A). This time, Hilary … Continue reading
When I first came to Cambodia, I–like many expats–didn’t know a soul. I met Caitlin through a mutual friend, and a few weeks after I arrived she dragged me to Kep for a quiet weekend where we did very little … Continue reading
It’s no secret that Cambodia is on good terms with North Korea. So I guess it’s no surprise that there are North Korean restaurants in Cambodia. There are several, but the most famous in Phnom Penh is Pyongyang, which is … Continue reading
This photograph was taken in 2010 of a Cambodian cyclo driver in front of the Phnom Penh post office. The post office itself is one of the most beautiful French colonial buildings in town, but the buildings it faces are … Continue reading
I visited this island in Kandal province in late 2010. I was with a loan office for a microfinance organization and he pointed out the floating village next to the island. “Vietnamese,” he said. “They can’t afford land.”