Clemy Balasoto, Author at The Better Cambodia

Boy from Cambodia Reuses Trash to Create Remote-Control Cars

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 …

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IBIS Rice: Cambodia’s 100% organic and sustainable Rice

Cambodian Brands, Editors Pick, Health, Must Read, Stories, Sustainability

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 …

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According to giant travel professionals, Cambodia is the best travel destination.

The Better Asia, Travel in Cambodia

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 …

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Do you know Angkor Wat is celebrating its 30th year being listed as UNESCO World Heritage this year in 2022?

Travel in Cambodia

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 …

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Every sunset is an opportunity to reset.

Travel in Cambodia

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 …

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Cambodia’s Cyclo: An Iconic Mode of Transportation

Travel in Cambodia

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, …

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Outdoor Cambodian Culinary Experience At Its Best.

Travel in Cambodia, Uncategorized

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 …

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Senteurs d’Angkor: Spreading Cambodian Fragrance Everywhere.

Cambodian Brands, Travel in Cambodia

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, …

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Do you recall the multilingual Cambodian boy?

Stories

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, …

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The Bunong of Mondulkiri: Guardians of Cambodia’s Sacred Forests

Travel in Cambodia

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 …

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