Hopping off the rolling boat, we were greeted immediately by a couple of staff who helped us safely transfer our gear across to the soft white sand. (for instructions on […]
Food from Cambodia
Cambodia, Days 17-20 – Surprising Sihanoukville
Just about every travel blog and local Cambodian that we spoke to warned us, “Don’t visit Sihanoukville!”. The most common complaints ranged from “It’s dirty” to “It’s dangerous” to “Too […]
Rikitikitavi – Kampot, Cambodia
Named after the fearless little mongoose in Rudyard Kipling’s short story, Rikitikitavi is the place to stay if you’re visiting Kampot. Located right on the eastern bank of the Kampot […]
Cambodia, Days 12-15 – Kampot Recovery
Looking back on our time in Cambodia, it’s pretty clear now that it was a holiday in two parts, with Phnom Penh forming the pivot. Acclimatising to Cambodia, temple tours […]
Dinner at The Lost Room – Phnom Penh, Cambodia
‘The Lost Room’ is a pretty apt name for this restaurant in the heart of Phnom Penh. Tucked away in the back streets, to find this place you either need […]
Cambodia, Day 10 – Frizz Restaurant Cooking Class
Only a few minutes up the road from our hotel in the heart of Phnom Penh was Frizz Restaurant. These guys are renowned for their cooking classes so we put […]
Cambodia, Days 8-11 – Phnom Penh Street Food
Over the years we’ve visited a lot of cities; some beautiful, some sedate, some exotic. Phnom Penh? It’s an absolute mad house!! We had a pretty quick and easy drive […]
Cambodia, Day 7 – Close Shaves and Bamboo Trains in Battambang
Ever heard of Battambang? If you haven’t yet read my last blog entry, then chances are you probably answered ‘No’. Siem Reap, “Yes”. Phnom Penh, “Yes”. SIhanoukville, “Maybe”. But, but, […]
Cambodia, Day 5 – Feasting at Wat Damnak!
I’ll keep this one short and to the point. Wat Damnak provided us with a degustation meal that we will never forget! The menu is constantly changing, making the most […]
Cambodia, Day 4 – Miss Wong’s Cocktails!!
After a day spent cycling the countryside and cruising around in boats, we were in dire need of some refreshment!! A short walk into town and we found ourselves in […]