Lina Goldberg is the author of “Move to Cambodia: A guide to living and working in the Kingdom of Wonder.” Lina has written for publications including Lonely Planet, CNN, Wall Street Journal, VICE, South China Morning Post and BBC Travel. She is also the co-founder of Siem Reap Food Tours and Phnom Penh Food Tours, which have been featured in the New York Times, Vogue, and numerous other publications.
You may be familiar with the long-necked lute, known as a Chapei, already if you live in Cambodia, where it is played at weddings and funerals. The Cambodian traditional music called Chapei Dang Veng employs both rhyme and wordplay to share … Continue reading
May 21 update from the US Embassy: The Embassy recently received 187 U.S. Treasury checks (economic impact payments) for U.S. citizens and is in the process of notifying recipients in Cambodia of their arrival. Recipients must be registered in the … Continue reading
Update May 20: United States, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, and Spain passport holders are again allowed to enter Cambodia if they are already in possession of a multi-entry Cambodia visa. Those not in possession of a long-stay visa already will … Continue reading
In Cambodia it’s not uncommon to see scarecrows, called ting mong in Khmer, propped up outside people’s houses or gardens. Ting Mong aren’t there to protect the crops from birds, rather, they are there to frighten away ghosts and evil … Continue reading
Baby Elephant has been around for a few years and during that time it has built up an excellent reputation for sustainability, environmentalism, and community involvement. We’ve heard the positive reports for years, but only recently had the chance to … Continue reading
I’ve stayed at dozens of hotels in Phnom Penh, and the ones that always seem to hit all the right notes are run by the people who have recently opened Penh House and Jungle Addition. Penh House lives up to … Continue reading
Whether you’re a short-term expat or just visiting, having travel insurance in Cambodia is crucial. (Long-term expat? More info on health insurance here). If you’ve read my friend’s horror story, you’re probably already convinced. If not, read on. Here’s why … Continue reading
Another newcomer on the Siem Reap restaurant scene is from one of Siem Reap’s up-and-coming young chefs, Seiha “Rat” Chomnab. At this point Chef Rat is pretty much a Siem Reap restaurant veteran, having previously worked as the head chef … Continue reading