Simon N. Ostheimer reveals how one chef is bringing Cambodian cuisine back to life
“When you dine at Malis, not only are you savoring the very best of Cambodian cuisine, you are also consuming an important story,” says Malis’ Director Loumpheany Preap. She explains that during the country’s dark 1970s period under Khmer Rouge rule, many of Cambodia’s traditional recipes, which had been passed down verbally for centuries from generation to generation, were forgotten and vanished from local kitchens. “Malis was born out of the desire to restore Cambodian cuis
Simon N. Ostheimer learns the design secrets behind the Sundown Social Club
‘I met my business partner and good friend Nathan Headlam in Melbourne a number of years ago,’ says Australian expat Brendan McCarthy as we sip on a local craft beer at his Phnom Penh rooftop hangout, Sundown Social Club. ‘At the time we were co-managing a venue called The Penny Black in Brunswick while Nathan was studying and I was pursuing a music career. We made some loose plans to one day put a hospitality venture together, never expecting it to be in a place like Phnom P
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: Best Rooftop Bars in Phnom Penh
With a spate of new hotel openings and improved services, this once overlooked Cambodian capital is on the rise – quite literally, in terms of its rooftop bars. Less than a decade ago, there were almost no buildings taller than five stories in Phnom Penh; now the rapidly growing city is home to a slew of amazing rooftop and sky bars. Click here to read online: https://www.remotelands.com/travelogues/skys-the-limit-best-rooftop-bars-in-phnom-penh/ #remotelandstravelogues #remo
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
Indesignlive.sg: New Khmer Architecture
As Cambodia’s once-sleepy French-built capital Phnom Penh reinvents itself at an ever-quickening pace, leading architecture firm Re-Edge is finding new ways to stay ahead of the curve. Click here to read it online: https://www.indesignlive.sg/people/re-edge-new-khmer-architecture #indesignlivesg #hunchansan #phnompenh #cambodia #lumiere #reedge #architecture #design
Men's Health Malaysia: Life's a Beach
Beaches mean different things to different people. While for some they're a chance to escape the rat race and chill out with a cocktail or two, others flock to the sand for action sports like kitesurfing and parasailing. Even more head into the water to commune with nature, taking on the waves by surfing or paddle-boarding. And while some love the convenience of having roving vendors supply them with everything from a sunhat to a massage, others seek out solitude on a deserte
