The Map Cambodia
Field notes from people who live here, useful context, trip ideas, and honest travel truths across Cambodia.
Forest roads, Mekong evenings, coffee highlands and remote temples: one possible route for discovering the Cambodia that lies between the famous stops.
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A short guide to five Khmer dishes worth knowing before you visit Cambodia — fish amok, lok lak, Khmer red curry, num banh chok and bay sach chruk.
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A curated guide to shopping local in Siem Reap — nine independent makers for silk, Kampot pepper, rattan, handmade shoes, soaps and Cambodian craft.
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Four vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Siem Reap we keep coming back to — from garden dining at Banlle to coffee and brunch at Brother Bong.
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Eight Italian restaurants in Siem Reap worth your time, from wood-fired pizza and homemade pasta to garden dinners. A curated pick from The Map Cambodia.
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A simple guide to paying in Cambodia: the Khmer riel, US dollars, cards and QR payments — plus how to use the local currency and set up Bakong as a traveler.
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How to spend one day in Phnom Penh: museums, the Central Market, Khmer lunch, local boutiques, the Royal Palace and rooftop bars — a curated itinerary by The Map.
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Six quieter temples to visit around Siem Reap — from Ak Yum and Phnom Bok to Beng Mealea, Ta Nei, Phnom Krom and Banteay Samré. A calm alternative to Angkor Wat.
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Three romantic evenings in Siem Reap, from an Apsara show at The Mansion to a lotus dinner among the flowers and a tuk-tuk food experience with The Lux.
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From the SOSORO Museum to the Royal Palace and PSE, here are five meaningful places to visit in Phnom Penh for history, craft and culture.
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A curated guide to spas in Siem Reap, from traditional Khmer massage to premium wellness treatments. A few relaxing places we like between temple visits.
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A short, practical guide to useful Khmer words for travelers in Cambodia — from sousdey (hello) and arkoun (thank you) to ot skor, thlai ponman and chhnganh.
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A short, curated guide to five rooftop bars in Phnom Penh for sunset drinks and skyline views, from Sora Bar at Vattanac Tower to relaxed riverside terraces.
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