Simon N. Ostheimer explores the glittering past of Kep and the Cambodian Riviera
The history of Cambodia’s southern coastline, like that of much of the country, is littered with stories of boom and bust. Prior to the civil war (1967-75), the fishing town of Kampot, sitting in the shadow of Bokor Mountain, was known for its bountiful hauls of seafood. Today, the industry is more subdued, with squid boats heading out to sea at night, recognisable by their green lanterns that draw the curious cephalopods to the surface by replicating the soft glow of the moo
Remote Lands Travelogues: Cambodia’s newest hotels are changing the luxury outlook for Southeast Asi
This small Southeast nation has long been famous for the ruins of Angkor, but now a raft of new accommodation is drawing visitors to other undiscovered corners of the kingdom. The recent spate of new hotel openings includes everything from tented camps in the jungle by Bill Bensley to some of the biggest names in hospitality finally setting up shop in Phnom Penh. Click here to read it online: https://www.remotelands.com/travelogues/cambodias-newest-hotels-change-the-luxury-ou
