Singapore’s Changi Airport has been rated the world’s best airport year after year and is determined to stay on top. It recently unveiled the new Terminal 4, the most modern terminal on the planet, designed to enable a fully automatic, self-service for passengers. I had a chance to fly out of Terminal 4, so follow […]
The new Good Time Boutique Hotel offers modern rooms steps from Otres 1 Beach near Sihanoukvile, Cambodia. With friendly service, a hot breakfast and a cold pool, it’s good value for a comfortable stay on a budget! If you want the best room for your money, the Good Time Boutique Hotel is a good choice
Cambodia has stunning beaches in the area around Sihanoukville and with more flights to the city, taxis to take you around town and speed boats to shuttle you to the islands, they are easier to reach then ever. But the old habits of the local taxi mafi die hard, so check out my tips for
If you want to understand modern Cambodia, it’s important to know about the horrific history of the Khmer Rouge who ruled the country from 1975-1979 and killed between 1.5 and 3 million people of a population of only 7.5 million. The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum in Phnom Penh and the Choeung Ek Killing Fields nearby
Cambodia’s beaches are the next, hot destination in South East Asia for anybody who wants to escape the “crowds” of Thailand or Bali. The Long Set Resort on Koh Rong was the closest to a romantic, tropical island getaway with a Robinson Crusoe feeling I found in Cambodia. You get a beautiful beach and pool,
Cambodia’s Beaches are the latest, hottest trend for beaches in South East Asia and they are promised to be remote, uncrowded with white sand and warm waters – a tropical paradise. And indeed, you can still find a Robinson Crusoe paradise in Cambodia on Long Set Beach or Otres Beach – but not all beaches
Finding a good cocktail in South East Asia is not easy! Beer is everywhere and these days, an expensive restaurant will even offer a good wine list, if at high prices. But cocktails beyond a too-sour margarita and a too-sweet mai tai are hard to come by. But then, in Bangkok, there were rumors of
The Manor House Boutique Hotel Phnom Penh is independently owned and offers quiet, clean rooms, a pool and restaurant in a central location of Phnom Penh at very low prices, making it a good value option for your visit. With the many restaurants, bars, spas and shops of the expat area Boeng Keng Kang nearby,
Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, is a fast changing city in the heart of South East Asia. While most people head straight to Siem Reap to see the marvels of Angkor Wat, there is a lot to see in Phnom Penh and there are lots of wonderful, independent hotels offering great value – but
Philippine Airlines (PAL) recently received the coveted SkyTrax 4-Star Rating and part of it is due to their fleet renewal with much better equipped planes. That continues with the launch of new Airbus A350 and Airbus A321neo planes entering service in May and June 2018. The A350 will be outfitted like the renovated A330 and
I enjoyed my stay at the Rambutan Resort Siem Reap and was eager to check out the sister property Rambutan Phnom Penh on a recent visit to Cambodia’s capital. It offers chic rooms, a resort-style pool surrounded by lush greenery at low prices on the edge of the popular expat area, making it great value for
The Blue Lime Hotel Phnom Penh is in a great location near the Royal Palace, on a quiet alley. You escape into a resort-style property with a nice pool and lush greenery. The rooms are modern and it good condition, making this a great choice for a visit to Phnom Penh. Read my Blue Lime