O’Russey Kandal, an idyllic swimming spot

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.
A peaceful day at Chrok La Eang Waterfall Community

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...
An adventure by motorbike at Phnom Kulen, Siem Reap

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...
Birding adventure at Prek Toal floating village

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...
A colourful visit to Banteay Srei Butterfly Centre (BBC)

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.
My experience of rural Cambodia at Khnar Po

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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