Welcome to Working in Asia, a series featuring people doing all types of interesting jobs throughout Asia. We’ve interviewed people who work as entrepreneurs, English teachers, tour leaders, yoga teachers, for large corporations like Google, and more. The opportunities and options for work in this part of the world are endless! If you work in Asia and would like to be featured in this series, please contact us.
Working in Asia: Running a Vegan Meal Delivery Business in Cambodia
How one woman is making plastic-free meal delivery possible in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
In May 2019 I (Jen) started doing Facebook marketing and PR for the organization Plastic Free Southeast Asia. One day, I asked our community on the PFSEA Facebook page “How are you working to reduce single-use plastic in your daily life?” That’s how I met Addie May Swarbrick.
Addie shared that she runs a vegan meal delivery business in Phnom Penh, Cambodia that is plastic-free. Cambodia has a ton of plastic pollution, so going plastic-free there is no easy feat, especially for business owners. I had to know more. [Read more…]
Unique and Eco-Friendly Accommodation in Cambodia
Wondering where to stay in Cambodia?
There is certainly no shortage of incredible Cambodia accommodation options available. In fact, the sheer number of hotels in the country can leave you stumped about which one to choose! After over 10 years of both traveling and living in Cambodia, we’ve stayed in quite a lot of hotels all around the country.
We strive to find unique hotels in Cambodia with environmentally friendly practices that are also involved in the local community. It’s great knowing your money is not only providing you an amazing stay but is having a bigger impact as well.
The great news is that most Cambodia hotel rates, even at luxury hotels, are usually less than half of what you’d spend for a night in a chain hotel in the USA or Europe.
From stays in boutique hotels to eco-lodges, modern-day glamping tents to historical buildings, we have been lucky to experience a wide range of unique accommodation in Cambodia that we want to share with you.
Read on to find out about some of the most unique Cambodia accommodation options.
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.
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.
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.
[Read more…]How to Get a Vietnam Visa in Phnom Penh (2023)
Information Updated January 2023. Thanks to our readers Steven and CJ for sharing updated info during their trips.
It is quick and easy to get a Vietnam Visa in Phnom Penh. Here are three ways to do it:
[Read more…]Caught in a Flood in Phnom Penh
It was a Wednesday afternoon in June and I was having lunch with my friend Claire in Phnom Penh.
We were eating on Street 136 near the Riverside, when suddenly torrential downpours, thunder and lightning were right on top of us. For two hours.
Getting Off the Beaten Path in Phnom Penh
Huge thanks to our friends Nick and Dariece over at Goats On The Road for publishing our article about getting off the beaten path in Phnom Penh! We love sharing fun and offbeat experiences, and it’s an honor to have our article up on their site. Please read the article, share it, or comment below. Thanks a million 😀