A plethora of innovative and responsible tourism projects showcase Cambodia’s less well known alternatives to Angkor. Story by Nicky Sullivan and Marissa Carruthers Action Asia Sept/Oct 2016 Preah Vihear This monument’s sense […]
Beyond the baray
After the exodus, suffering in the village
In some villages near the Thai border, over half the residents have migrated for work. For those left behind, it’s getting harder and harder to cope.
Siem Reap warned Chinese tourists present challenge and opportunity
With more visitors to Siem Reap coming from within the region, the industry must adapt or risk losing out.
On the chain gang: Meet Siem Reap’s very own ant man
Stephane De Greef’s enthusiasm for all things creepy and crawly is infectious.
Welcome to the jungle: A guide to hiking in the Kingdom
From the Cardamom Mountains in the west to the Mondulkiri highlands in the east, Cambodia still has much to offer those wanting to slip on a pair of sturdy boots and trousers […]
Unearthing Angkorian secrets from an ancient workshop
Understanding the lives of those who ruled over and lived under the Khmer Empire motivates the teams that comb Cambodia looking for clues about their politics, economics and rituals. But with relatively […]
Animal welfare activists want power to intervene on ‘merit birds’
While the tradition of ‘merit releasing’ birds is rooted in Buddhist principles of compassion, the worldly effects are devastating for the Kingdom’s wildlife.
Medicines avec frontières
An old story from the Southeast Asia Globe that seems timely right now.
Party’s over for some on Pub Street
For the past decade, Siem Reap’s answer to Khao San Road has pulled in the punters with cheap and cheerful fun. Now rent hikes are forcing out some of its longest-standing businesses
Mystic claims Angkorian temples built in India
Nithyananda Sangha posted a series of YouTube videos making the assertion shortly before hosting workshops in Siem Reap.