Angkor Wat
Without doubt, Angkor Wat sits at the very top of all the Siem Reap attractions, and it is clear to see why. History of Angkor Wat The building of Angkor…
Olympic Stadium Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh’s very own Olympic Stadium was constructed between 1963 and 1964. Despite its name, the stadium has never hosted the Olympic Games. Perhaps it was built to host the…
The Killing Fields (Cheoung Ek)
Cambodia was ruled by the Khmer Rouge under the brutal dictatorship of Pol Pot between 1975 and 1979. During this time, an estimated 1.75 to 2.5 million (out of a…
Wat Botum Phnom Penh
Wat Botum is located beside Wat Botum Park in central Phnom Penh adjacent to the Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument. Wat Botum Wat Botum means ‘Temple of the Lotus Blossom’. It was…
Russian Market (Phsar Toul Tum Poung)
The Russian Market (Phsar Toul Tom Pong) is one of the most popular markets in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh, especially for bargain hunters. Things to Do in the Russian…
Phnom Penh Night Market (Phsar Reatrey)
Arguably the most famous night market in the capital, Phnom Penh Night Market (Phsar Reatrey) sits to the north of Riverside and is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Phnom Penh…
Central Market (Phsar Thmey)
With so many markets in Phnom Penh which one do you visit and why? If you want to get a real Cambodian experience and soak up a slice of history…
Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh
Wat Phnom which in Khmer translates into “Mountain Pagoda” was built in 1372 and stands at 27 meters above ground level. Located to the north of the city it was formerly the tallest religious structure in central Phnom Penh for many years…
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21)
The darkest period of recent Cambodian history occurred under the Pol Pot-led Khmer Rouge regime between 1975 and 1979. During this period, it is estimated between 1.75 to 2.5 million…
National Museum of Cambodia
One of the must see attractions in Phnom Penh. The national museum is home to one of the world’s largest collections of Khmer art. There are over 14,000 items housed in the museum ranging from pre historic times right through to the Great Khmer Empire and after…
Independence Monument
Constructed in 1958 to celebrate Cambodia’s independence from French colonial rule (officially ended 1953), Independence Monument was designed by arguably Cambodia’s most celebrated and respected architect Van Molyvann…
Phnom Penh Railway Station
One of the most striking buildings in the Cambodian capital is Phnom Penh Railway Station. It was built in 1932 and restored in 2010. It is located on the intersection…
Royal Palace Phnom Penh
The Royal Palace Phnom Penh is one of the Cambodian capital’s landmark buildings and a must-see during any traveller’s visit to the Kingdom of Wonder. History of the Royal Palace…
Cambodia–Vietnam Friendship Monument
The Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument is a monument located in Wat Botum Park in central Phnom Penh. It was built when the Vietnamese occupied the country following the ousting of the…
Riverside Phnom Penh
If you are looking for a drink as the sun is setting, or to dine al fresco then Riverside Phnom Penh is the place to head in Cambodia. Many of…
Norodom Sihanouk Monument
Located not far to the east of Independence Monument along Sihanouk Boulevard you can find a memorial monument to the late Kind Norodom Sihanouk (from which the road takes its name)…
National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery, which was established in 1856, uses portraits to investigate contemporary life and chronicle the history of Britain. Its Collection is bursting with the tales that have…
ICA (Institute of Contemporary Arts) London
History of the ICA London The ICA or Institute of Contemporary Arts is an arts centre located on The Mall inside Nash House. Founded in 1946, the intention was to…
Almeida Theatre London
Since it opened in 1980, the Almeida Theatre in North London has been one of the foremost and thought-provoking theatres in London. Due to its reputation the theatre attracts some…
Theatre Royal Haymarket London
If you were to allocate awards to London theatres simply on grounds of aesthetic beauty then surely the Theatre Royal Haymarket would scoop the lot. Illuminated at night, the Grade…
The Wallace Collection, Hertford House
Home to the Wallace Collection, Hertford House sits grand and stately just back from the road on Manchester Square and feels like a hidden palace in the centre of the…
London Coliseum
The London Coliseum is the largest theatre in London with a capacity of 2,359 seats. When it opened in 1904 as the London Coliseum Theatre of Varieties, the idea was…
Somerset House, The Strand
Few courtyards in London compare with that in Somerset House, nor can many buildings rival its rich history. A House for All Ages The wonderful Georgian quadrangle was constructed on…
Science Museum London Kensington
Founded in 1857 by Bennet Woodcroft from a collection of the Royal Society of Arts and items left over from the Great Exhibition, the Science Museum is one of the…
