Category: Travel
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The 100-Column Pagoda – Kratie, Cambodia
#WheninCambodia Things to see in Cambodia The 100-Column Pagoda is located at Sam Bor District in 36-kilometer distance, North of the provincial town by the National Road No 7. The special features of Sar Sar-100 pagoda are: The 100-column pagoda was built on the place where the Royal Palace temple of Sam Phu Borak Capital…
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Enjoy free visa to Dubai this summer
When in Phnom Penh is so thrilled to learn that now passengers from Cambodia flying to Dubai with Emirates airline are now eligible for a free visa (worth of 90 USD) for a limited time. Isn’t this making it even easier for you to explore the UAE’s most exciting city this summer? All travellers coming…
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This new bus takes you from Phnom Penh to Bokor Mountain – with snacks
Psst. There is now a bus that can take you from Phnom Penh to Bokor Mountain. This past weekend, we had the chance to test out a new bus service, Bokor Transport, which goes from Phnom Penh to Kampot to Bokor Mountain. Thanks to a tip from BookMeBus, we were made aware of the new…
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One of the Best Resorts: GreenHouse Kampot
Let’s be honest. You get here because you are looking forward to chilling out in Kampot province, about three hours away from Phnom Penh. Kampot is one of the few places in Cambodia what offers everyone short escapades from the hustle and bustle from a city and office life. If you want to come stay…
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10 things you should know about Seametrey School & Leisure Center
Seametrey leisure center (se’aa’metrey) is a hideaway about 30 kilometres, south of Phnom Penh (one hour’s drive and 3 hours’ bike ride). It is also 20 kilometres from the roundable of Takmao town in Kandal province. Located in Kandal Stueng district in Kandal province and bordering Tonle Bati lake, Seametrey Children’s Village was set up in 2003 by Ms. Muoy…
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Try a 48-hour weekend getaway in Kampot, Cambodia
How is New Year 2017 going for you? This might be a question we might not realize we ask ourselves pretty often . The New Year and the Chinese New Year have just flown by, and the Khmer New Year in April does not come fast enough. However, we believe that it is important to balance…
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15 fantastic things to do in Yogyakarta and where to find them
Welcome to 2017, guys! Have you already thought about places to trot around in this new year? Then, you have come to the right place. I am going to share one of my best travelling experiences within 2016 although I kinda think that the old year had been a pretty dry year for me, in terms…
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Guest Post: Cambodian’s first trip to Iceland
(Bora Vuth, a Cambodain based in the US, took his first trip to Iceland known for “Ice + Land”. Bora is kind to share his story with us on this platform, so that travelers from Cambodia or other countries can find some insight from his personal trip to one of the coldest places on Earth.)…
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Guest Post: Hiking Mount Bromo, East Java | Indonesia
Note: This is a guest post by Nitin Pradeep Kumar who is based in Singapore. He hiked to Mount Bromo, an active volcano located in East Java, Indonesia in September 2016, and would like to share his world travel experiences with our readers on WheninPhnomPenh. ========================= Blaming myself for not bringing along woolen gloves did not…
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Lessons I learnt from peace journalism training in Myanmar
(Note: The first question that might arise in your mind is “Is it really safe for a 19-year-old female Khmer to travel with a stranger she doesn’t personally know outside Cambodia and stay abroad for a week? Well, I am still alive and kicking, so I bet I am far more qualified to answer this question. 🙂 Also,…