Archive for the ‘Cambodia’ Category
Wednesday, December 14th, 2011
A wildly-coloured gecko, a fish that looks like a gherkin, and a monkey with an Elvis-like hairstyle are among the more than 200 new species discovered in the Greater Mekong region last year.
The area's diversity is so astonishing that a new species is found every two days, but regional cooperation ...
Posted in Burma, Cambodia, Conservation, Laos, News, Thailand, Vietnam, Wildlife | No Comments »
Thursday, December 8th, 2011
Microbreweries and beer gardens are making inroads in Phnom Penh as the taste for hops keeps growing.
Cambodia might not rank among the world's brewery or beer garden capitals, but change is coming.
From its setting on the banks of the Tonle Sap river, Kingdom Breweries, Phnom Penh's newest boutique producer, opened ...
Posted in Cambodia, Culture & History, Festivals & Festivities, Food and Drink | 2 Comments »
Monday, October 24th, 2011
Siem Reap – water levels are receding, weather is good and the flooding that was plaguing the old market area and Pub Street has gone and the roads are dry.
Access to all floating villages including Chong Kneas is not a problem.
Sambor Prei Kuk – its still problematic to visit this ...
Posted in Cambodia, Climate, News, Southeast Asia, Travel & Tourism, Travel and Transport | No Comments »
Friday, October 14th, 2011
Cambodia's Prime Minister, Hun Sen, yesterday announced that the Water Festival festivities scheduled for November 9 to 13 will be cancelled to preserve fund for the cleanup effort after this summer's record floods.
The highlight of the annual Water Festival is the boat races that take place on the Tonle Sap ...
Posted in Cambodia, Festivals & Festivities, News, Southeast Asia, Travel & Tourism | No Comments »
Monday, September 26th, 2011
Siem Reap Area.
The Siem Reap River, Old Market Area and Pub Street are now submerged in around 30 centimetres of slow moving water; it is safe to walk around the area though if you don't mind getting wet! Travel by tuk tuk, van and larger vehicles is still possible.
Temples of ...
Posted in Cambodia, Climate, News, Travel & Tourism | No Comments »
Friday, September 23rd, 2011
Over the past few days Siem Reap and surrounding provinces have experienced heavy rain and flooding in many areas, including the centre of the tourist town of Siem Reap.
Banteay Srey Temple and Kbal Spean have been blocked by floodwaters and will remain inaccessible for at least the next few days. ...
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Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
[caption id="attachment_1932" align="aligncenter" width="670" caption="An 18kg Cantor's Soft Shell Turtle ready for release into the Mekong River in Kratie Province, Cambodia"][/caption]Kratie, Cambodia — One hundred miles northeast of the capital city of Phnom Pehn, scientists from Conservation International (CI) have partnered with local Buddhist monks from the 100 Pillar Pagoda ...
Posted in Cambodia, Conservation, Ecotourism, News, Responsible tourism | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
The 7th Angkor Photo Festival will take place in Siem Reap from 19 to 26 November 2011.
Created in 2005, the Angkor Photo Festival is the first photography festival to be held in Southeast Asia. Each year the weeklong event features exhibitions and outdoor slideshows by celebrated and emerging photographers in ...
Posted in Cambodia, Charity Events, Cultural Events, Development, Photography, Southeast Asia | No Comments »
Thursday, August 25th, 2011
Cyclists and adventure holiday seekers from all over the world are being invited to sign up to the Angkor Wat Bike Race & Ride presented by CIMB Bank.
The event, organised by Village Focus International, will take place on Saturday 3rd December, and allows travellers to experience Siem Reap's magical temple ...
Posted in Cambodia, Charity Events, Cycling, Development, mountain biking, News, sports | No Comments »
Tuesday, July 5th, 2011
This short report from the BBC's Fast:Track programme highlights how much more there is to see on the archaeological front in Cambodia than just Angkor Wat. The country is simply riddled with ancient monuments and at most of them you will not find other tourists clambering over the broken stones, ...
Posted in Cambodia, Conservation, Culture & History, Southeast Asia, Symbiosis Custom Travel, Travel & Tourism | No Comments »
Monday, July 4th, 2011
Green Season special for summer 2011 at the lovely boutique residence in Siem Reap, Cambodia - The HanumanAlaya.
Valid through to 30 September 2011, if you stay for 3 nights, you only pay for 2, or stay for 4 nights and only pay for 3, or extend to five nights ...
Posted in Cambodia, Hotels, Special Offers, Symbiosis Custom Travel | No Comments »
Tuesday, June 28th, 2011
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On the left, the tallest, completed building in Cambodia, the Canadia Tower. On the right the half built Sokha Resort complex currently being developed on the Chroy Changvar peninsular, opposite the popular Phnom Penh waterfront.
More pics on the Symbiosis Custom Travel Facebook page.
Posted in Cambodia, Development | No Comments »
Friday, June 17th, 2011
3 day river cruise between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, home of Angkor Wat, on the Toum Tiou II deluxe river cruiser.
20% off the normal pice for the following dates:
21 to 23 July: Phnom Penh to Siem Reap
25 to 27 July: Siem Reap to Phnom Penh
02 to 04 August: Phnom ...
Posted in Cambodia, River Cruises, River Cruising, Southeast Asia, Special Offers, Travel & Tourism, Travel and Transport | No Comments »
Thursday, May 5th, 2011
Thanks to Mark Ord of All Points East for this:
The tiny, but well preserved Prasart Phnom Ngok or Chnork in Kampot Province is probably the best candidate for Cambodia’s oldest, (still standing), temple. It clocks in at some 1,600 – 1,700 years (estimates do vary). That’s nearly twice as old ...
Posted in Cambodia, Culture & History, Travel & Tourism | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, April 12th, 2011
Wldlife conservation experts are working to rescue a colony of endangered Siamese crocodiles in Koh Kong province, western Cambodia, as the natural habitat is increasingly threatened by the development of the nearby Stung Atay hydro-dam.
Full story at the Phnom Penh Post
Posted in Cambodia, Conservation, News | No Comments »
