While not usually one for big evil American corporations, I am indeed a sucker for some, such as 7-Eleven. Therefore I was extremely excited when they not only came to Cambodia, but that I would cover it as a journalist. Sadly I was to learn that 7-Eleven in Cambodia is not only bad, but that…
With Smirnoff being the self-declared Kings of Vodka and Ginro Soju being the best selling liquor brand in the world, it was only a matter of time before the big kahunas went head to head. And it would appear that the time is now, with Smirnoff Soju now hitting the shelves like a sledgehammer. What…
Can you travel overland from Phnom Penh to Bangkok? The short answer is that yes you can and that there is more than one option to do so, which includes doing most of the journey by train. So, before you jump in and say “but the flight is only $50”, we know that, but for…
For the uninitiated Poipet is the border city that site between Cambodia and Thailand. It is not the only border crossing, but it is bar far the busiest and most important. As a border city there’s a lot going on here, such as Street Food Poipet, which is rankly epic….. Unless you are crossing the…
While not top of many Cambodian visitors list, Battambang has an awful lot to offer travelers, from its ace food to its Khmer Rouge and colonial history and indeed the great food. For me though the top reason to come here is the Bamboo Train in Battambang! Going full train geek in Battambang I like…
Cambodian, or rather Khmer Street Food does not get the plaudits it deserves, with there being a number of great dishes, many of which being really simple. One of the best examples of this is Pong Man Ang! What is Pong Man Ang? The joy here is the simplicity! Basically it is a grilled egg,…
