During my first visit to Phnom Penh in 2002, the memories of the civil war that ended in 1994 were still fresh. Since then the city has grown and dark memories have faded, making Phnom Penh a much livelier city. And one of the best places to soak up the atmosphere is along the River […]
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
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
Singapore Airlines has announced that they will merge their regional subsidiary Silk Air into Singapore Airlines, after spending S$100 Million to upgrade the Silk Air planes. This is a great move for customers that will be less confusing, provide more consistency across flights and make earning miles and utilizing elite benefits easier. It’s a long
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,
Oman Air is the flag carrier of Oman and started in 1993 with a single Boeing B737. It launched long-haul flights to London and Bangkok only n 2007, making it one of the younger international airlines. Oman Air benefits from a great location, similar to Emirates or Etihad, yet is much less known. Find out
Eurowings announced their new business class last year and now you can book the flights with fares starting at EUR799 from Duesseldorf, Germany, to New York, Miami, Fort Myers, Punta Cana or Cancun! With fully flat seats, priority check-in, security and boarding, more luggage and better meals, this is a true business class offering at competitive
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
Rumors have been rampant in Manila that the airline assignments to Ninoy Aquino International Airports (NAIA or MNL) four terminals would change this year and now it is official. There will be a big shuffle for many flights starting August 31, 2018, with flag carrier Philippine Airlines moving all international flights to Terminal 1 and
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,
The National Museum in Phnom Penh is worth a visit to learn more about the history of Cambodia. It displays artefacts covering 2,000 years of Khmer history, from small wooden boxes or ceramic bowls to huge stone or bronze statues! With many objects from the pre-Angkor period, it provides an interesting framework for what you