Amazing Cambodia
From Siem Reap to Phnom Penh to the incredible coast, Cambodia is full of surprises.
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Working for Your Food (and Loving It) in Kampot, Cambodia
At the Vine Retreat, an eco B&B on a farm two and a half hours from Kep, guests can harvest the peppercorns the chef uses to prepare traditional Cambodian dishes like lak lok (grilled beef with onions and peppers, topped with a fried egg). ...
Refined Luxury in Phnom Penh
The iconic Raffles Hotel Le Royal takes visitors back to the French colonial period. Last November, the property, which dates to the 1920s, underwent a renovation that added Khmer artwork and fabrics. In the elegant Elephant Bar, guests can sip...
Seaside Crab Perfection
A new road has made the seaside town of Kep once again a favorite weekend getaway for Phnom Penh residents and expats. Don’t leave without trying the region’s Kampot pepper–spiked crab, left, which locals enjoy at Kimly. The six-room hotel Villa...
Urban Jungle in Phnom Penh
With more than 40 different plant species in its garden, Botanico GastroBar feels like an urban jungle. The new cafe serves excellent coffee along with homemade sugarcane rolls with anise and feta. At night, a stylish crowd comes for the globally...
The Best Shopping in Phnom Penh
Located near the Royal Palace, Street 240 offers some of the city’s best shopping.
1. ARTILLERY
A cafe, gallery, and shop, Artillery sells clothing, textiles, and accessories from independent labels such as Push Pull Cambodia, above. The modern art...
Kep's Cool Kids
One of the best places to catch sunset in the sleepy seaside town of Kep is the Knai Bang Chatt Sailing Club. I was settled into my lounge chair with an Angkor Beer and a good book when my blissful relaxation was interrupted by shrill screams. At...
Squid on a Stick
The coast of Cambodia, in particular the tiny seaside town of Kep, has some of the best seafood in Southeast Asia. At Kep's famous crab market you'll find a row of humble seafood shacks selling the day's catch. The most best of the bunch, Kim...
Tomb Riders
Tourists travel from around the world to spend days exploring the temples of Angkor Wat. But these three local boys quickly pedal past the back entrance (always less crowded in the mornings) without a second glance. I guess even Angkor Wat can...
Escape to Rabbit Island
Kep may rank as one of the world's most laid back beach towns. For more R&R I was told to take a 30-minute boat ride to sleepy Rabbit Island with its clear blue waters and excellent seafood shacks.
