Indigenous Homestay in Ratanakiri
When I travel far away - and as a German, Cambodia is not exactly around the corner - in addition to discovering exotic places, for me it is all about the people, their habits...
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Trekking in Mondulkiri
During this trek, you will have the chance to see the landscapes of Cambodia as you will never see them elsewhere. Mondulkiri has the particularity of having landscapes with views or vistas. Expect during this trek to go down, up, down, up, down, up...
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Sustainable choices Angkor Wat, Siem Reap
If you came to Impact Explorer's launch event last week you will have noticed that we had people from different community tourism sites showcasing their brilliant crafts, experiences and cultures. But it wasn't just all about them.
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Let’s run away to Koh Samseb!
Scattered in the mighty Mekong river, Koh Samseb Community Based ecotourism is located in Koh Khnae and Puntachea Village, O Krieng Commune, Sambo District, Kratie province.
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My time at Run Ta Ek Eco Village, Siem Reap
Run Ta Ek Eco Village Homestay is a really interesting place to get an understanding of what village life is like. Run Ta Ek was built in the 2000’s as a home for families moving out of the UNESCO land around the Angkor temples.
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Homestay at Tbeng Kulen in Siem Reap
Banteay Srei district, Siem Reap is more than just temples. There are many local experiences to be had beyond Angkor. Off in a tuk-tuk from the Banteay Srei Butterfly Centre we headed for the Tbeng Kulen Homestay.
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O’Russey Kandal, an idyllic swimming spot
As we arrived, we drove through a small village, past a couple of sleepy restaurants and towards a beautiful swimming spot. At the entrance to the site, you pay the guard $1 per person. This money goes towards general clean up of the area, and towards a small community fund.
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A peaceful day at Chrok La Eang Waterfall Community
On one of our stop over nights at Koh Kong, we decided to visit the Peam Krasaop Wildlife Sanctuary close to the main Koh Kong town. Only 8 km out of the town, it provides easy access to a beautiful mangrove forest. We left for the Peam Krasaop Wildlife Sanctuary early in the morning at 8am; as we hoped be able to reach...
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An adventure by motorbike at Phnom Kulen, Siem Reap
I had just spent three glorious days exploring the temples of Angkor, Siem Reap. It was time for a little change. After a recommendation from someone at my hostel, I decided to try Phnom Kulen National Park. Angkor Wat is amazing but after a few days...
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Birding adventure at Prek Toal floating village
Prek Toal is a large floating village on the Tonle Sap lake. It is a big village and it was an adventure to get there! In dry season, Prek Toal is hard to get to because the water levels are low. My friend and I experienced this first hand as we visited at the driest time of the year, just before rainy season started. We took a tuk tuk ride...
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A colourful visit to Banteay Srei Butterfly Centre (BBC)
On a day out in Banteay Srei district, I discovered that Siem Reap has many exciting activities that do not involve temple-hopping. Feeling a little templed-out I opted for something a little different on a free day in Siem Reap.
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My experience of rural Cambodia at Khnar Po
When our tuk tuk pulled up to the village of Chio in the Khnar Po community, one of our guides was waiting to welcome us. Although he didn’t speak any English, he greeted my friend and I with a huge smile, and beckoned us to follow him. We walked through the village, past the school and a few stilted houses...
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Discovering mangroves at Peam Krasaop Wildlife Sanctuary
On one of our stop over nights at Koh Kong, we decided to visit the Peam Krasaop Wildlife Sanctuary close to the main Koh Kong town. Only 8 km out of the town, it provides easy access to a beautiful mangrove forest. We left for the Peam Krasaop Wildlife Sanctuary early in the morning at 8am; as we hoped be able to reach...
read moreRiverside adventures in Koh Han
Koh Han is a really extraordinary place –it has everything I could have wished for, tranquillity, a friendly community, beautiful river scenery, and a very warm welcome. I loved watching people going about their daily lives on the river, transporting goods to market...
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Off into the wilderness at Stung Areng
The thought of natural forest, wildlife, fresh air and adventures in a new place in Cambodia and I was enticed by Stung Areng. A nature escape was what I was looking for as a hopped on a bus from Koh Kong town - and unbeknownst to me an adventure awaited.
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The unspoiled beauty of Ou Choam Ecotourism Community
Ou Choam Ecotourism Community is in the southern part of Battambang Province. It is a remote, and immensely beautiful part of Cambodia, that does not get often featured in glossy magazines. However, the trip is definitely worth the distance you have to travel to reach it...
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Overnight stop at Trapeang Roug Community Homestay
Given our limited time, we chose to visit a site that was easily accessible by public transport. Trapeang Roug Community Homestay perfectly fitted the bill: close to the main road from Koh Kong to National road 4 and a halfway between the two places. If you are reading this and wondering...
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Discovering Banteay Chhmar magic
If you are interested in the Angkorian Cambodian history, Banteay Chhmar temples are a must-see for you! You will not see large tour groups here, crowded sidewalks or tourists spoiling your amazing shots. Banteay Chhmar temples are a unique historic site, that offers tranquilly...
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Adventuring at Chi Phat Community
The journey to get to Chi Phat Community was adventurous to say the least. A comfortable bus from Phnom Penh dropped me at the main highway. From here, a lovely Khmer lady eagerly arranged for a motorbike driver to pick me up. From the…
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