Sleepy Kampot – where time moves slowly, I wear long sleeves and eat pumpkin...
After leaving Emily (or rather, her leaving me as the bus to Phnom Penh left before mine), I headed to sleepy Kampot. I agree with Michael at Koh Thmey that it was a much better option for me than the...
View ArticleLuxury in Kep – Knai Bang Chatt
As part of my role as a reviewer for www.luxuryandboutiquehotels.com, I was lucky enough to spend two nights at Knai Bang Chatt in Kep, a luxury resort on the coast. It’s only 30 kilometres from...
View ArticleMore Luxury in Kep – Behind the Scenes of a 5 Star Resort
I was a ‘preview’ guest at Samanea Beach Spa Resort, part of the Secret Retreats group, and I had no idea what to expect. The French project manager, Florian, took time out of his busy schedule of...
View ArticleKampot Pepper
I spent two days in Kampot before heading to Kep but, although it was high on my list of things to do, I didn’t get a chance to visit a pepper farm. I did cycle past some salt fields which … Continue...
View ArticleWhat’s So Right About Koh Rong?
It was a toss up between hiking in mountainous jungles or relaxing on quiet secluded islands. A tough choice but I eventually settled on beaches over sweating in the leech infested rainy season...
View ArticleKoh Kong, please, no more bedbugs
Most people stop in Koh Kong either to cross the Thai/Cambodian border or to delve deep into the Cardamom Mountains. I almost traded in the island life in favour of spending time in a remote village...
View ArticleCamping in the Cardamoms. In Style.
I love camping. I love the peace of being outdoors in nature. I love going to sleep with only a thin layer of fabric between me and the outside world. But crawling out of a tent to go to the …...
View ArticleA Night at the Museum
After staying at Samanea, Kep, and admiring such things as 15th century Myanmar ceramics at reception, I was excited to see what Belgian antiques dealer, Alain Garnier, had done with Governor’s House,...
View ArticleLeaving Cambodia – a Final Glimpse at Phnom Penh
After island hopping and roaming the Cardamoms, I had one last stay in the capital before leaving Cambodia. This time around it didn’t feel so large and busy (after the sleepiness of Vientiane my...
View ArticleThings I miss about living in Siem Reap
It’s been eight months since I left my teaching life in Siem Reap. I didn’t think I’d return so quickly but as I’m Vietnam it would seem rude not pop across the border. The thought of returning has...
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