by Craig | Jan 18, 2020 | Behind the Scenes, Phare News, Responsible Tourism, Uncategorized
What is Khmer New Year? By Mengteang Thong Cambodian people have many holidays during the year. One of the most important is Khmer New Year (Khmer: បុណ្យចូលឆ្នាំថ្មី, pronounced: Choul Chnam Thmey). It is celebrated over three days starting from the 13th or 14th of...
by Craig | Dec 4, 2019 | Behind the Scenes, PPS Battambang, Responsible Tourism
What makes Phare Circus more than just entertainment? Phare Circus has been entertaining audiences in Siem Reap since 2013. It’s a top-rated Siem Reap attraction on TripAdvisor and a Lonely Planet Top Choice. Some say it’s the next “must see” in Siem Reap after Angkor...
by Craig | Nov 4, 2019 | About Cambodia, Cambodia, Guest Blog, Responsible Tourism, Siem Reap like a local, Stay Longer
Haley Jacobson from Insight Tours shares 14 reasons to stay longer in Siem Reap in this guest blog with a tour program that will provide visitors with unique, face-to-face cultural, artistic, food and adventure experiences with local Cambodians. Second in a series...
by Craig | Jul 11, 2019 | Cambodia, Responsible Tourism, Siem Reap like a local, Stay Longer
4 Reasons to Stay Longer in Siem Reap First in a series about the many reasons to stay longer in Siem Reap. We will regularly share other cool things to do and see in Siem Reap and elsewhere in Cambodia. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and look for...
by Craig | May 28, 2019 | About Cambodia, Cambodia, Responsible Tourism, Siem Reap like a local
Why visit Cambodia in low season? Do you ever find yourself longing for rain? Living in a rural village outside of Siem Reap and being an avid bicyclist, I’m very aware of road conditions. Writing this in the middle of dry season (November – April),...
by Craig | Mar 27, 2018 | About Cambodia, Cambodia, Guest Blog, Responsible Tourism, Siem Reap like a local
What is “Impact Travel” and why is it important? Sustainable tourism is an industry committed to making a low impact on the environment and local culture, while helping to generate future employment for local people. Responsible tourism minimizes...
