Gateway to Angkor and the Tonle Sap lake. · 320 អត្ថបទ
Siem Reap, the gateway to Cambodia’s world-renowned Angkor temple complex, has long been known as a small town with a pleasant and appealing atmosphere. It is regarded as one of the best tourist destinations in the world, attracting millions of visitors from all over the world each year. As Cambodia’s unofficial tourism capital, it is…
The Kingdom of Cambodia is trying to minimise single-use plastic in the country. The government is working hard to attain this goal. It is equally supported by private organisations. In this tremendous effort, two Cambodian brands are raising awareness about single-use plastics in Cambodia and around the world. Many people are noticing and being inspired…
Angkor is known as the world’s first megacity and a hydraulic city. According to Evans et al. (2007), the area of Angkor’s urban complex was around 900 to 1,100 square kilometers, which is over four times the size of modern-day New York City. Angkor was a low-density city with dwellings and water tanks scattered over…
That moment when you find the side of the city that is definitely more popular with locals than visitors is one of the nicest moments of a vacation. Perhaps it’s the off-the-beaten-path cafe with the finest coffee you’ve ever had, the underground pub that isn’t visible from the street above, or the restaurant serving up…
Ecothon is an eco-entrepreneurs’ marathon for sustainable development, is a business model competition for promising eco-entrepreneurs who have an innovative business idea related to SDG 12: Sustainable Consumption and Production (‘SCP’). It seeks to foster an eco-entrepreneurship and to contribute to achieving the SDGs by developing sustainable business models that minimize environmental impact. Ecothon released…
On 6th October, ten local Entrepreneurs from Siem Reap received their certificate of Completion of a program; Enterprise Solution Finders Cohort 2 which has been launched by Enterprise Vision and sponsored by Khmer Enterprise; a department under the Ministry of Economy and Finance. After 5 months of the training and implementation to improve the business…
Cambodia is located in Southeast Asia and is largely ethnically and religiously homogeneous, with the majority of the population identifying as Khmer (96%) and Buddhist (97%). The Khmer are thought to be one of the first peoples to settle in Southeast Asia, and as a result, they have a long history in the region. During…
Yajnavaraha (10th century) was a priest-doctor and royal physician at King Rajendravarman’s court in Angkor, Cambodia, where he practised traditional Cambodian medicine and Ayurveda. He was the grandson of King Harshavarman I and a royal Brahmin. The majority of his knowledge came from his father Damodara, a vedic scholar. He was well-known for his religious…
It is common for travelers to fall in love with the people and their rituals in Cambodia, a country rich in culture and traditions. To get the most out of your experience in the Kingdom of Wonder, it is good to study a little bit about these before traveling. Cambodians are incredibly patriotic. Cambodians have…
Here is the incredible piece that Monika Nowaczyk has put together about cycling with kids around the Angkor Archaeological Park. Angkor Archaeological Park has always been great for bicycle enthusiasts, whatever their level, but since last year, cycling around the temples has only gotten better. In early 2021, a dedicated 23-kilometer path was opened to…
According to a senior official, the Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium is scheduled to open in October of this year to serve both domestic and foreign tourists who are expected to travel to the province of Siem Reap. According to a statement from the developer for the first phase, Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium will include a…
WHAT IS #ONESTEPNOPLASTIC CAMPAIGN AND WHY DO WE FOCUS ON IT? Plastic disturbs our endocrine system, never biodegrades, and is believed to be the root cause of many diseases, including cancer and infertility. The #ONESTEPNOPLASTIC campaign aims to spread knowledge and solutions. Your participation and innovative contributions are what keep the campaign going. Organisers encourage…
Do you know the huge potential of the beekeeping and honey businesses? The most widely used natural sweetener in the world is honey, and the annual global trade in bee products is worth millions of dollars. Honey is used for so many different things around the world that the supply can hardly keep up with…
