☸️ WHAT IS MEAK BOCHEA DAY? Meak Bochea (មាឃបូជា in Khmer) is a significant Buddhist festival in Cambodia, celebrated on the full moon of the third lunar month (often falls during the month of February). This sacred Buddhist festival, known as Māgha Pūjā in several Southeast Asian nations including Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka, … Read more
🏃♂️ MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR YOUR 2026 ANGKOR MARATHON 🏃♀️ AUG 2 2026 | DEC 6 2026 Quick Links About the Angkor Marathons Angkor Wat Marathon (2nd August 2026) Khmer Empire Marathon Results Angkor Wat Marathon 2026 Registration and Prices Angkor Wat Half-Marathon 2026 (December 6th 2026) Angkor Wat Marathon: Last-Minute Tips The ancient … Read more
ꙮ Beekeeping in Cambodia, a short overview Beekeeping is an ancestral practice in Cambodia as evidenced in bas-relief depicting it on the terraces of the elephants, dating back to the 12th century. Nowadays, beekeeping in Cambodia is concentrated in specific areas like Siem Reap, Mondulkiri, and Koh Kong provinces, where honey bees are kept either … Read more
Unless you are holding a passport from one of the ASEAN countries or Seychelles, you will require a tourist visa to travel to Cambodia. A Cambodia Evisa is an electronic visa that allows travelers going to Cambodia to apply online instead of having to apply in-person, at an embassy, or queue at the airport or … Read more
Cambodia is undergoing massive infrastructure development (new Phnom Penh- Sihanoukville highway, new Siem Reap airport) to support its growing economy and position itself as a regional transportation hub. One of the most ambitious airport construction projects currently underway is the new Cambodia airport Techo Takhmao International Airport located about 25 kilometers south of the capital … Read more
The TTArtisan 27mm f2.8 prime lens pancake prime lens is a recent offering from the Chinese manufacturer TTArtisan (7 Artisan), released in 2022. This compact prime lens is available for various camera systems including Sony E-mount APS-C and full frame, Fujifilm X-mount, and Nikon Z-mount full frame. Within TTartisan’s lens lineup, the 27mm emerges as … Read more
“City of Ghosts” is an American crime thriller film released in 2002 and that made its debut in 2003 within the United States. It marks the directorial and co-writing debut of the talented Matt Dillon, who also has a compelling leading role. While the majority of the film was filmed in Cambodia, … Read more
The new Siem Reap airport, opened on October 16th 2023, is the gateway to the famous Angkor archaeological park, home of hundreds of ancient temples, which has been on the UNESCO heritage list since 1992. The Sunrise at Angkor Wat temple draws hundreds of visitors each day who wake up early to witness the sun … Read more
After breaking ground in April 2019, the first phase of the Angkor Wildlife Aquarium in Siem Reap (Damdek village) finally opened on November 1st 2022. AWA was designed and built by International Concept Management (ICM), an engineering and construction company with an impressive portfolio specialized in aquarium design worldwide. This project, originally named Angkor Animal … Read more
[dropcap]R[/dropcap]ice fields are omnipresent in Cambodia’s landscapes bringing their touch of green and gold almost all year long. Also called the “white gold” of Cambodia, rice is a staple food for Cambodians that they eat every day. It is estimated that rice takes up to 90% of the cultivated areas. Freshly cut bundles of rice … Read more
