Flight: VietJet Air VJ 891 From: Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) To: Chiang Mai (CNX) I flew with VietJet Air from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai. As someone who travels frequently between these two cities I was happy to see when this direct service was announced. They also announced flights to Phuket, so […]
Diamond Island – The fake Paris of Phnom Penh
I have a soft spot for Phnom Penh as it was the first city I visited in Southeast Asia. The combination of that good memory and it being a little rough around the edges has kept me coming back whenever I can. Every time I come back it’s a little less dustier and a little […]
Sihanoukville – The New Macau of Southeast Asia
“Guess how many casinos are in Sihanoukville”, my taxi driver asked as we drove from the train station. “20”, I said with confidence. I had read a news report about it recently and I felt certain with my answer, even though it seemed like a ridiculously high number. “55”, he said. I don’t know if […]
Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville by train
The railway line from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville was reopened for passenger services in 2016 after 14 years of being out of action. I’ve been to Phnom Penh numerous times and I have always admired the old train station, hoping that one day that train services would resume. If you want to ride the only […]
Flight Review: VietJet Air – Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City
Flight: VietJet Air VJ 835 From: Phnom Penh (PNH) To: Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) I flew with VietJet Air from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City. This was the return leg of my SGN-PNH flight. I knew that Vietjet would be the cheapest option but it’s always good to check other flights just […]
Guesthouse Review: Borey Vatanac Guesthouse, Kampot – Cambodia
Guesthouse Name: Borey Vatanac Guesthouse Address: No. 119-121, Old Market Street, Kampot, Cambodia I stayed at Borey Vatanac Guesthouse in Kampot, Cambodia. I booked it online for its price and location. It’s a couple of blocks away from the old town market, which is the central point of interest in Kampot. Anywhere within walking distance […]
Guesthouse Review: Captain Chim’s Guesthouse, Kampot – Cambodia
Guesthouse Name: Captain Chim’s Guesthouse Address: No. 119-121, Old Market Street, Kampot, Cambodia I stayed at Captain Chim’s Guesthouse in Kampot, Cambodia. I booked it for its location, which is near the old central market. Kampot is a small city that is easily walkable so it doesn’t matter too much where you end up, but […]
The Villa, Sihanoukville – Cambodia
The Villa has now closed, and this review remains online as an archive. Search for other hotels in Sihanoukville. Guesthouse Name: The Villa Address: Karaoke Street 333, Sihanoukville, Cambodia I stayed at The Villa in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. I booked it for its location in Sihanoukville. I wasn’t looking for a beach hotel so it didn’t […]
Otres Orchid Beach Resort – bamboo bungalows in Otres Beach, Sihanoukville
EDIT: This place has closed and Otres Beach has been completely redeveloped, so this review is left as a historical archive. Search for other hotels in Sihanoukville. Guesthouse Name: Otres Orchid Beach Resort Address: Otres Beach, Sihanoukville, Cambodia I stayed at the Otres Orchid Beach Resort in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. This is in Otres Beach, which […]
Hotel Review: Hotel Zing, Phnom Penh – Cambodia
Guesthouse Name: Hotel Zing Phnom Penh Address: 105 – 107 Street 126, Phnom Penh, Cambodia I stayed at the Hotel Zing in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. I booked the hotel for its location, which happens to be about a five minute walk from the train station. I got the morning train to Sihanoukville, so it was […]
