French Colonialism in Cambodia: The 90 Years That Shaped a Kingdom
September 17, 2026
There is a date many visitors to Cambodia have never heard of, yet it helps explain much of the country they see today: 1863. That
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There is a date many visitors to Cambodia have never heard of, yet it helps explain much of the country they see today: 1863. That
Some journeys are simply about getting from one destination to another. The boat from Battambang to Siem Reap is different. Instead of spending a few
At the hostel reception, it’s the question I overhear almost every day, one new arrival asking another traveler they’ve just met on the terrace: “Is
Inside the quiet halls of the National Museum in Phnom Penh, dozens of Khmer statues stand headless. Beautifully carved dancers, deities, and temple guardians, cut
There is something about Battambang that is hard to explain. You notice it when you arrive. The streets feel calmer. The traffic is easier. The
When people think of Battambang, they often picture ancient temples, colonial buildings, the bamboo train, and peaceful countryside. But there is another side of the
What is travelling in Cambodia really like? We met Alex on the rooftop of The Place Hostel in Battambang. He had already been travelling for
It’s five in the afternoon on Sisowath Quay in Phnom Penh. Wooden boats sit along the riverbank, engines humming softly as the city prepares for
While air-conditioned buses unload their cargo of tourists outside the temples of Angkor, just a few hours away another Cambodian city moves at its own
If you’re planning your first trip to Cambodia, you’re probably asking the same question most travellers do: Where should I go? The answer depends on