Cambodia

Reports

Armed and Dangerous in Phnom Penh

Landing in the capital of Phnom Penh, I can’t resist feeling like a revolutionary with my AK-47. This is quickly put into perspective with a soul-numbing visit to the Killing Fields, and the shocking horrors of a very recent history. But life abounds on the back of a moto-taxi, in night clubs and bizarre karaoke concerts, as well as on the smiles of the locals. To understand Cambodia now, I try to understand it then.

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Holiday in Cambodia

Cram the ancient wonders of the world into one theme park, and you get the ancient city of Angkor. Exploring the enormous Angkor Wat and the eerie Ta Prohm, reclaimed by the jungle, I witness a trance ritual and build a special playlist for my meal in Manhattan. As the holiday season approaches, I head south to find talcum beaches that squeak when you walk. If not for the landmines, this could be paradise.

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The New Year’s Eve Incident in Sihanoukville

In which a beach party on Christmas gets rather silly, with a slight detour for a run-in with the lifesavers on Sydney’s Bondi Beach.

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Eat, Sleep, Play

Cambodia is going to surprise you. read more

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Gonzo Gallery in Cambodia

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