I’ve stayed at dozens of hotels in Phnom Penh, and the ones that always seem to hit all the right notes are run by the people who have recently opened Penh House and Jungle Addition. Penh House lives up to … Continue reading
Phnom Penh’s most beautiful and striking feature is its long, lush riverside, but in the city center it’s mostly clogged up with wild traffic, “happy pizza” restaurants, and tuk-tuk drivers peddling vices. The Balé, a new 18-room luxury hotel located … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
It wasn’t long ago that I wrote a post called ‘Why you shouldn’t look for an apartment in Cambodia before you arrive.’ In it, I explained why it’s best to wait until you’re in-country to begin your house hunt, but … Continue reading
I know that I’m not the only expat that frequently travels between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap and doesn’t bother to book in advance for hotels. Despite what you may hear on various travel forums, even during high season there … Continue reading