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Kampot Travel Guide: Tips For Cambodia’s Chillest Riverside Town

Dustin Kemp — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:20:45 +0000

Kampot, a town of 50,000 near the Cambodia-Vietnam border, isn’t what you might think. It’s more developed than most towns or even cities in Cambodia, and its tourist infrastructure is very strong. It also offers a ton of geographical diversity nearby. Even though it’s a well-off municipality, it maintains a comfortable and laid-back atmosphere that ... Read more

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Battambang: Local Travel Tips & Neighborhood Guide

Dustin Kemp — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:16:03 +0000

Battambang (pronounced “Battambong”) is most popular as a short stopover between Siem Reap and the Thailand-Cambodia border. The city definitely still falls into “hidden gem” territory, as many tourists in Cambodia have not even heard of it, which is a travesty, because Battambang is an extremely worthy addition to any itinerary that passes through Eastern ... Read more

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Cambodia Travel Guide: How To See The Highlights (And What To Skip)

Marek Bron — Sun, 25 May 2025 18:46:53 +0000

An in-depth and honest travel guide to exploring Cambodia, far beyond just the temples of Angkor Wat...

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Exploring Siem Reap Beyond Angkor Wat: Fun Activities & Hidden Gems

Dustin Kemp — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:02:40 +0000

Angkor Wat, the most popular tourist attraction in Southeast Asia, has become nearly synonymous with the nearby city of Siem Reap. Ever since my first visit in 2012, though, I’ve thought it a little unfair that Siem Reap has all of its spotlight stolen by the world-famous temple complex. That’s not because I dislike Angkor ... Read more

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Hammock Time on Laidback Koh Rong Sanloem

Marek Bron — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 18:02:04 +0000

A perfectly tranquil beach. No wifi, and only limited electricity. Just my kind of place.

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Cambodia: Seeing the Cracks in the Picture

Marek Bron — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 20:42:09 +0000

On visiting Cambodia a second time, I got a less idealized impression of the country — and had a lot more complicated feelings.

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Trekking the Cardamom Mountains in Cambodia

Marek Bron — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 11:56:09 +0000

Deep in one of the last unfragmented rainforests in Southeast Asia, I find a hopeful story.

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