Month: March 2017
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Creating adventure in Cambodia
There are different ways of traveling. A tourist goes away to be entertained or enjoy a relaxed vacation. A traveler goes to experience new things and learn from new cultures. An adventurer or wanderer goes to challenge him/herself and come back a different person. Here are some questions you can ask yourself if you seek…
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Explore Battambang
Being the second most populous city in the kingdom, Battambang is filled with activities and things to see while, even considering its size, maintaining a somehow laid-back and slow lifestyle. Interesting architecture, cool cafés, a small but competent art scene and lots of attractions in its surroundings, many are the reasons to come northwest to…
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Speak Khmer, the language in Cambodia!
An important part of traveling – we would maybe suggest the most crucial – is to engage with the local people of the places we are passing by, trying to understand their way of seeing the world, mingling with their lifestyle and breaking cultural barriers. But of course the first one is always communication. So…
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Phnom Penh Art and its new creative generation
It’s true that the Khmer Rouge practically destroyed most of the art and cultural manifestations in Cambodia, killed the kingdom’s artists and intellectuals, the educators, the visionaries. But hope and life always win, and the new generations are restoring the creative capacity of this country. Phnom Penh is now a city increasingly filled with art…
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Weekend Escapes around Bangkok
As much as we love Bangkok and its beautiful chaos, it’s always nice to get out of the city from time to time. Weekend escapes are a nice way to renew the amount of fresh air in our lungs, experience a bit of nature or learn some of the Thai ancient culture that is already…
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Check out the trendy Kandal Village in Siem Reap
Siem Reap is a town filled with cafés and modern stores designed to appeal to everyone, from backpackers to sophisticated expats. But one area that is starting to stand out for its exquisite looking and trendy businesses is Kandal village, located between the old market and the French quarter.
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Kampong Khleang, the biggest floating village in the Tonlé Sap
Stretching from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, the Tonlé Sap lake is a vast flooded area connected to the Mekong by the Tonlé Sap river, which during rainy season has its water increasing so much that becomes the largest lake in all Southeast Asia. Definitely worth a visit to observe the traditional lifestyle of its…
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Navigating Bangkok’s floating markets
Being one of the most typical images that people associate with the exoticism of Thailand, Bangkok’s floating markets are a common attraction on every traveller ‘to see list’, a treat not only for the eyes but for all the senses. Colourful sights, tasty food, interesting smells… it’s a whole package to spice up your journey with…
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Khmer sustainable fashion in Phnom Penh
The rise of social entrepreneurship is arriving strong in Cambodia, with a lot of great examples of social enterprises and shops providing high quality and trendy products made by underprivileged communities and supporting various social empowerment projects. And having Cambodia such a great culture of weaving, exquisite fabrics like silk and iconic items such as…
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Immerse yourself in the Bangkok Art Scene
One of the best features of big cities is how the flow of millions of people affects the general mindset of its inhabitants, the consequence of different cultures mixing together and creativity sparkling on every corner. And, of course, how this supports the growth of an art scene. The Bangkok Art Scene is a great…
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What not to miss in Bangkok
Bangkok is a huge and dynamic city that goes way beyond the ‘chaotic city full of traffic and prostitution’ kind of generalisation that many travellers give to it. Being one of the largest and fast growing capitals in Asia, there is a rich mix of cultures and experiences to be explored, an intense rhythm of…