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Ratanakiri: a diverse wilderness, perfect for adventure Remote Ratanakiri, located in North-East Cambodia, is a region with a lot to offer the adventurous traveller.  A diverse region bordered by the provinces of Mondulkiri and Stung Treng in Cambodia, as well as Laos and Vietnam; it stretches from the mountains of the Annamite Range in the […]

Kham Mouane, also known as Khammouan, is a province located in central Laos, with Thakhek serving as its provincial capital. Kham Mouane is a province blessed with breathtaking natural landscapes, including karst mountain ranges, expansive rice fields, pristine lakes, and majestic waterfalls. The province is also home to significant historical and cultural sites, such as […]

Plain of Jars, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Xieng Khoang Province, Laos, is renowned for its vast array of giant stone jars scattered across the landscape, varying in size and shape. These stone jars are believed to date back around 2,000 years, yet their exact purpose remains a mystery. The Plain of Jars […]

Luang Prabang, the former capital of Laos, is a beautiful and peaceful city situated on the banks of the Mekong River. The city was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995 and is a popular tourist destination. Luang Prabang is a city of ancient Buddhist temples. It is home to over 30 temples, […]

Kep: a charming seaside town with sensational seafood   Whilst the small seaside town of Kep is not as slick as Sihanoukville, what makes it special is its laid-back charm, peaceful atmosphere, colonial elegance, deserted offshore island and amazing seafood. Fine-dining is mostly absent in Kep, but dining on some of the finest seafood in […]

Sihanoukville: Cambodia’s Premier Beach Destination Sihanoukville, in southwest Cambodia is the nation’s premier beach destination. Jutting into the Gulf of Thailand, this tropical island is lined with palm-fringed beaches, seafood restaurants and nightlife. Serendipity Beach is popular for its lively late-night bars, those who want a quieter time should base themselves at Otre Beach, the […]

Country OverviewPassports & VisasMoney & ExchangeTransport & TouringFood & DrinkClimate & WeatherEventsHealth & WellbeingSafety & SecurityUseful Words & Phrases Internet access Tipping & GratuitiesLocal KnowledgeCountry Overview Though the distances you might wish to travel in Laos can seem small, don’t underestimate the amount of time needed to travel from point A to point B. Be [...]

Battambang: a riverside city with small-town tradition and modern-city comforts Situated along the banks of the Sankae River, the city of Battambang is a lovely laid-back destination that perfectly blends small-town tradition and friendliness with modern-city comforts. Tradition is perfectly preserved in French-colonial architecture (some of the best in Cambodia), and Buddhist shrines, yet modern-day […]

Mondulkiri: a nature lover’s paradise; exotic wildlife & tribal minority groups Mondulkiri, meaning ‘meeting of the hills’, is a nature lover’s paradise where forests, hills and valleys are teeming with all sorts of wild animals including, elephants, leopards, bears, birds, monkeys and pigs. Eighty percent of this sparsely populated province is made up of 10 […]

Country OverviewPassports & VisasMoney & ExchangeTransport & TouringFood & DrinkClimate & WeatherSpecial Events & Public HolidaysHealth & WellbeingSafety & SecurityUseful Words & Phrases Internet access Tipping & GratuitiesLocal KnowledgeCountry Overview From the magical temples of its crowning glory, Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, to the tragic Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, Cambodia stirs the emotions [...]