3 Easy Ways to Help Fight Plastic Pollution in Cambodia
Visiting Siem Reap? Make your trip low impact and help reduce plastic pollution in Cambodia. Here’s how!
A Sustainable-Luxury Hotel at the Gates of Angkor Wat: Hotel Review
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Templation Angkor in Siem Reap, Cambodia: Sustainable-Luxury at the Gates of Angkor Wat
When we travel we strive to choose hotels that are environmentally conscious and involved in the local community whenever possible. We also love a bit of luxury once in a while. Templation Angkor in Siem Reap, Cambodia is a sustainable-luxury hotel that ticks all the boxes for a relaxing, elegant experience you can feel good about. It’s also the closest hotel to Angkor Wat! It is our top pick for a luxurious stay in Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor.
The Best International Schools in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
The number of expats moving to Phnom Penh is on the rise, and so is the demand for quality international schools for their children.
These days, just about every school in Cambodia calls themselves an “International School”. It can be hard to separate the wheat from the chaff. How can you tell the difference between a real international school and an English school in Phnom Penh masquerading as one?
Stevo and I taught and managed at schools in Phnom Penh, Cambodia from 2015-2018. While we won’t claim to know everything, we have a good pulse on the reputations of the schools in the city and can share what we do know. From our experience and what we have heard from our network of friends, these are the best international schools in Phnom Penh.
Likewise, if you are a teacher and looking to work for an international school in Phnom Penh, these are some of the best.
Working in Asia: Yoga Teacher
In early 2017 Stevo and I spent a weekend at Eden Eco Village in Kampot, Cambodia. Both mornings we were there I was the only student in Chardé’s 7 AM yoga class on the deck above the river. We chatted before and after class and I learned that she was there on a work-trade, staying and eating for free in exchange for teaching yoga and serving food. She also runs an awesome yoga website, Namasté Con Chardé. Chardé’s story opened our eyes to these types of work-trade opportunities, and we knew we had to share it with you!
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The Plantation Urban Resort and Spa Review
Plantation Urban Resort and Spa Review
Plantation Urban Resort and Spa is 1/2 a hectare of paradise dropped, improbably, right into the heart of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The location could not be more convenient, within walking distance or a short tuk-tuk ride from the capital’s most important cultural sites, restaurants and entertainment venues.
Working in Asia: Beauty Specialist
I first met Nikki in Phnom Penh, Cambodia at a meet-up with Girl Gone International, a group connecting women living and traveling overseas. We were sat next to each other and got to chatting. The inevitable “What do you do for work?” question came up, and I was fascinated by Nikki’s story of how she started her own business here. You never know what will happen if you hone in on your expertise and open yourself up to the possibilities of Working in Asia! [Read more…]
Dara Independence Beach Resort and Spa Review
Dara Independence Beach Resort and Spa is one of the most unique hotels we’ve stayed at in Cambodia.
The story behind the hotel is fascinating. A crowning architectural icon of Cambodia, closed and forgotten for decades, now restored to its original glory and more beautiful and luxurious than ever.
Click here to check the latest rates for Independence Beach Resort and Spa.
Baby Elephant Boutique Hotel Review
Baby Elephant Boutique Hotel in Siem Reap, Cambodia
While “safe” and “clean” used to be our only requirements for accommodation, we have come to appreciate all that boutique hotels have to offer. Especially when it comes to comfort, style, and involvement in the local community. That’s why we’re happy to share our Baby Elephant Boutique Hotel review with you. [Read more…]
What Does it Cost to Live in Phnom Penh, Cambodia?
Moving to Cambodia? Wondering what it costs to live in Phnom Penh?
In this article, we delve into what life is like in Cambodia’s capital city, including the real cost of living in Cambodia and details you don’t always hear about.
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