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Understanding Phnom Penh property types

Cambodia’s capital city has more and more housing built every day, but most Phnom Penh real estate fall into one of six categories: Traditional Khmer houses, Khmer-style shophouses, renovated shophouses, Western apartments, full-service apartments, and freestanding villas. Traditional Khmer houses As … Continue reading

One Stop Hostel Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh’s newest backpacker hostels

Once upon a time, it was easy to find (or avoid) the backpackers in Phnom Penh. They would congregate around cheap guesthouses with shared rooms and $0.50 beers. Ten years ago, their hub was the lakeside area at Boueng Kak … Continue reading

View from the Frangipani Royal Palace hotel's rooftop bar at sunset.

Review: Frangipani Royal Palace Hotel, Phnom Penh

It’s all about location, location, location at Frangipani Royal Palace Hotel on Street 178. Located in the heart of Phnom Penh’s Daun Penh district (that’s the riverside neighborhood), Frangipani Royal Palace is on the doorstep of the National Museum and … Continue reading

Elevated Realty Phnom Penh

What you need to know about renting in Phnom Penh

Today we talk to Chris Desaulniers, the co-founder of Elevated Realty, a Phnom Penh real estate company that specializes in finding the perfect homes and apartments for expats. Elevated Realty combines the best of expat-style service with local knowledge. The … Continue reading