Can you travel overland from Phnom Penh to Bangkok? The short answer is that yes you can and that there is more than one option to do so, which includes doing most of the journey by train. So, before you jump in and say “but the flight is only $50”, we know that, but for…
For the uninitiated Poipet is the border city that site between Cambodia and Thailand. It is not the only border crossing, but it is bar far the busiest and most important. As a border city there’s a lot going on here, such as Street Food Poipet, which is rankly epic….. Unless you are crossing the…
While not top of many Cambodian visitors list, Battambang has an awful lot to offer travelers, from its ace food to its Khmer Rouge and colonial history and indeed the great food. For me though the top reason to come here is the Bamboo Train in Battambang! Going full train geek in Battambang I like…
Cambodian, or rather Khmer Street Food does not get the plaudits it deserves, with there being a number of great dishes, many of which being really simple. One of the best examples of this is Pong Man Ang! What is Pong Man Ang? The joy here is the simplicity! Basically it is a grilled egg,…
Not exactly number one on the tourists list in Cambodia, Battambang is actually a pretty fun city to visit, offering nice scenery, plenty of stuff to do, and some killer food. Here is the Street Food Battambang guide. So, Battambang! When it comes to things to do an places to go in Cambodia, Battambang is…
How do you take the train from Phnom Penh to Battambang (and back), well with the wonders of modern technology, pretty easily, with you merely needing to buy a ticket and rock up at the station. Is it though worth the effort and how does it compare with the bus? Once again the Street Food…
