The Metaphysical Traffic in Phnom Penh
Anyone who has passed his exam 'traffic circulation in Bangkok' must go to Cambodia, specifically Phnom Penh, for his final test. Definitely. Because Bangkok is not the end by a long shot, as well-meaning falang think when they tour Bangkok. In the capital of Thailand it is all about the physical. In Phnom Penh it is all about the metaphysical.
Cambodia, a nice trip from Thailand
Many of us only know Cambodia from the visa run, but Thailand's neighbor has much more to offer. Cambodia is developing rapidly. New roads are being built, apartment buildings are popping up like mushrooms and tourism is booming.
Phnom Penh,
The capital of Cambodia, located in the southeast of the country, cannot be compared to any other city. Actually quite normal because countries can hardly be compared with each other. If you read the stories on the internet about Phnom Penh, you will come to the conclusion that many of them are outdated, have been placed from a commercial point of view and are often presented too rosy.
From Amsterdam to Bangkok and a transfer to Phnom Penh?
I want to fly to Phnom Penh in early April. I want to go from Amsterdam to Bangkok and a transfer to Phnom Penh. My question is, is this transfer possible due to covid?
Reader Submission: Travel to Cambodia
For the travelers who absolutely want to enter Cambodia. For the normal course of events so far, I refer to my earlier travel report in February 2021, where the rule of the 2-week quarantine still applied at the time.
Cambodian girlfriend wants to prepare for the integration exam
My Cambodian girlfriend wants to prepare for the integration exam in Phnom Penh. Does anyone have any tips for a good course in Cambodia (preferably Phnom Penh)?
A Groningen resident moved from Bangkok to Phnom Penh
On the website of The Big Chilli I read a profile of Peter Brongers, a native of Groningen, who came to Thailand in 1995 and has been working in Cambodia since 2008. In that profile sketch his career is described and he indicates some differences in doing business in Cambodia compared to Thailand.
Reader submission: Second attempt to travel to Cambodia
On October 20, 2020 I wanted to travel to Cambodia from Brussels with Qatar Airways, but was not allowed to continue in Seoul due to an unsigned covid certificate and had to return to Brussels. No compensation.
Another view of Phnom Penh
Of course you must have visited the S21 prison and the Killing Fields in the capital of Cambodia to get an impression of the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge. Wandering along the boulevard and soaking up the mighty Mekong River is also a must and of course there are temples. On the internet you will find a number of trips under 'What to do in Phnom Penh', but simply discovering something yourself is often a lot more fun than all those pre-made offers, not to mention often very cheap.
Joseph in Asia (part 5)
After Battambang, a place that is the second largest city in terms of population, frankly a bit disappointing, I travel by minibus to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia.
Good neighbours
When the temperature approaches freezing at the end of the year, my blood starts to itch and I want to leave the Netherlands and look for sunny places. I always like to return at the beginning of April to enjoy the spring sun and the budding spring.
Festive opening of Dutch consulates in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap & consular consultation hours
Meet the Honorary Consuls Jhr. Willem Philip Barnaart and Mrs. Godie van de Paal during the Meet & Greet with the Dutch community in Cambodia on October 14 and 15, 2019.
Festive opening of Dutch consulates in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap & consular consultation hours
Meet the Honorary Consuls Mr. Willem Philip Barnaart and Mrs. Godie van de Paal during the Meet & Greet with the Dutch community in Cambodia on October 14 and 15, 2019.
Speaking of chickens
In the Netherlands, Wakker Dier has made great efforts to keep the so-called floppy chickens out of supermarkets. This well-bred chicken breed 'lives' with 20 chickens per square metre, sees no daylight and reaches 6 kilograms of slaughter weight within 2 weeks.
Travel jitters
Twice a year Joseph gets the travel itch and wants to flee the Netherlands, where he lives with great pleasure and pleasure. Usually three months during the winter period from the beginning of January to the beginning of April and when autumn approaches in the month of September.
The Bow Can't Always Be Relaxed (Part 5)
John Wittenberg gives a number of personal reflections on his journey through Thailand, which have previously appeared in the short story collection 'The Arch Cannot Always Be Relaxed'. What started for John as a flight away from pain and sorrow has grown into a search for meaning. Buddhism turned out to be a passable path. Part 5 today.
Emirates flies from Dubai to Bangkok and on to Phnomh Penh
Emirates, the airline from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, will start a new scheduled service from Dubai to Bangkok on June 1 and then fly on to Phnom Penh in Cambodia.
Flying to Bangkok alone, I'm dreading it
I am going to Phnom Penh at the beginning of 2019 but have to go via Bangkok because I will be staying there for the last few days. So I fly back to the Netherlands via Bangkok. I travel alone the way there and I have not flown in over 20 years and have never had to do this alone. In addition, my English is not very good. So I look up to this. Who can tell me how this works?
Moving from Pattaya to Phnom Penh
Moving from Pattaya to Phnom Penh. Does anyone have experience moving furniture etc.? Regarding relocation, export and import duties Thailand and Cambodia?
Cambodia resumes train service to the Thai border
Yesterday the train made a test run and ran from Phnom Penh to Poipet on the Thai border for the first time in 45 years.
Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge, a look back in time (final)
Many who have visited Cambodia's capital Phnom Penh, the Killing Fields and the Tuol Sleng museum are left with many unanswered questions. Who was the infamous Pol Pot and how is it possible that he and his cronies got off so mercifully after massacring a third of the Cambodian population? Today part 2.
From Siem Reap to Phnom Penh
After visits to the overwhelming Ankor Wat complex and a boat trip to Kampong Plouk, the journey continues to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia.