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The Siem Reap Tourism Club (STC), in a joint effort with the Ministry of Economic and Finance, the Ministry of Tourism, and numerous private sector partners, announces the launch of the Pre-Employment Project. This transformative initiative aims to invest in the futures of 300 underprivileged students by offering them full scholarships for a six-month period.…
Top Hollywood star Angelina Jolie said: “I can walk anywhere in Cambodia without fear, without the need for any security (bodyguards), and all the people in the world, why be afraid to visit this beautiful country?” Not only does Angelina Jolie find Cambodia beautiful, but she also finds the people very accommodating. Visit Cambodia, a…
The entrepreneurial spirit of the Khmer people is best exemplified by a boy from Banteay Meanchey who represents the country’s vibrant youthful culture of creativity and entrepreneurship. Lim Vannarith, a 14-year-old kid from Prey Russey village in Sangkat Preah Ponlea, Serey Sophorn City, has created completely functional remote-control vehicles out of discarded scrap materials. He…
IBIS Rice initiative improves farm life while protecting wildlife throughout the Kingdom. The non-profit IBIS Rice Project was started to link livelihoods with wildlife conservation in rural Cambodia and is run in conjunction with the Wildlife Conservation Society Cambodia (WCS Cambodia) and the Ministry of Environment, Cambodia. The project encourages farmers in protected rural areas…
Travel professionals recognized AngkorWat as the historical gems lying on its doorstep in 2015, winning praise from several big players in the travel industry. The earliest indications that Siem Reap might soon become a popular travel destination appeared in November 2014, when Skyscanner announced its list of anticipated “Top holiday hotspots” for 2015. The Future Laboratory named Siem Reap…
I am honored to witness a special concert held at Angkor Wat with an international cast, including musicians from France, Myanmar, and Cambodia. The Royal Ballet of Cambodia, the Myanmar National Symphony Orchestra, and the French quartet L’ensemble des Equilibres played and danced together in the concert inside the Angkor Wat temple in 2013. The…
Taking time to break is important as we all need a break from the fast-paced and often hectic lifestyles we live. It’s a day to focus on taking care of ourselves and take a moment to relax. Stress can be both mentally and physically harmful to our health. Most doctors will agree that learning to…
Cyclo, is the oldest mode of transportation in Cambodia and a unique tourist experience in modern history.The cyclo isn’t only part of Cambodia’s transport industry but is also one of the country’s cultural heritages that exists for more than 80years and also become part of the modern history for tourism experience visiting the capital City,…
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many aspects of our lives, there was one clear bright spot. We’re talking about eating outside, a practice that many of us have adopted during the past 2 years. Outdoor dining has long been a favorite dining option for many people, from historic outdoor feasts to contemporary backyard family…
I made it to Senteurs d’Angkor new workshop in Siem Reap, Cambodia, and surprisingly loved it, including the Botanical Garden. Senteurs d’Angkor relying on local resources and developing an original and local crafts industry of high quality for the past 20 years. My recent visit included a full swing to the workshop of coffee, spices, jam, essential oils,…
Who can forget the young Cambodian 14years old, Thaksin, a souvenir seller in Ta Phrom, who became a social media sensation in 2018 due to his remarkable linguistic prowess? In a 3-minute conversation, Thaksin shows off his ability in selling souvenir in 9 different languages including Japanese, Cantonese, Mandarin, French, Bahasa Melayu, English, Filipino, Spanish,…
In the province of Mondulkiri, almost 60% of the population is indigenous. They are primarily Bunong (54%). In Mondulkiri, ethnic Khmers make up 35% of the population, while ethnic Vietnamese and Cham make up 4%, respectively. In Mondulkiri lies the oldest hill tribe village of Bunong, where live (few) of the local tribes or the…
