The Phnom Penh Water Festival lasts for 3 days. Since we arrive in Phnom Penh at the second day of the festival, we experience today last day of the celebration. For most people it had become very late the evening before, so it is not surprising that the streets are relatively empty. Please watch the […]
Royal Palace and Wat Preah Keo – Phnom Penh
Upon entering the grounds of the Royal Palace, we are pleasantly surprised to find less hustle and bustle than in the Grand Palace in Bangkok. It reminds us of the good old days, when there were not yet such big tourist crowds in Asia. You still have a quiet moment for the visit and you […]
Water Festival Phnom Penh
The water festival traditionally takes place at full moon at the end of the rainy season end of November. In addition, the reversal of the river Tonle Sap River is celebrated. The Tonle Sap River is the only river worldwide which changes its flowing direction once a year. This happens if the high water from […]