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Nip/Tuck: The Cambodian Beauty Industry Expands

Nip/Tuck: The Cambodian Beauty Industry Expands

Beauty is as beauty does, they say, but with rising disposable income in Cambodia, the demand for treatments to augment nature’s endowments are on the rise. However, due to a largely unregulated ...

Man of Books

Man of Books

Manager of the most iconic bookstore in the capital, William Bagley turns years of literary experience into a successful mix of tales and toys. Craig Gerard hears the story from the face of Monumen...

A Taste of Pakistan

A Taste of Pakistan

As one of the only true Pakistani restaurants in the Penh, owner and chef Majid Wazir takes pride in his country’s cuisine, making Saffron a dining experience instead of just a meal. Words by Cra...

Khlimb the Penh

Khlimb the Penh

Though not for those with severe vertigo, rock climbing is a fun and challenging activity for people of all ages. Now you can also do it in Phnom Penh. Words by Nora Lindstrom. Moving to Cambodia ...

Oliver Stone in Cambodia

Oliver Stone in Cambodia

In Phnom Penh for the Bridges lecture series, famed film director and producer Oliver Stone talks to AsiaLIFE’s Nora Lindstrom about how peace comes through violence, and who he thinks will come ...

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In The Penh

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An Eve of Musical Magic

An Eve of Musical Magic

Musical virtuoso Vincent Courtois brought a sense of magic to the capital on Feb. 6. Playing at the French Cultural Centre, the Frenchman joined forces with musicians from Battambang-based organisation...

Jazz Fever at the FCC

Jazz Fever at the FCC

Like a welcome breeze flowing from Vietnam, the deep soothing female vocals of P. Jae Stanley carried through the warm evening air at the FCC on Feb. 6. Diners enjoyed P. Jae Stanley & Swackhammer’s...

Russian First Friday Bash

The Russian Cultural Centre was the perfect venue for the First Friday Elsewhere party on Feb. 5. Also celebrating the centre’s 30th anniversary, the merry bash attracted what seemed like most of...

Mr NĂ» Serenades the FCC

Playing solid licks and soulful tunes, Monsieur NĂ» brought his distinct sound to FCC on Feb. 5. Calling himself a ‘guitar gypsy’, Mr Nu came to Cambodia fresh from a world tour that brought him...

Spotlight on Made in Cambodia

Feb. 4 Le Salon des Créateurs showcased 14 Cambodian and foreign painters, sculptors, designers and photographers from across the country at No Problem Park House. The event built Cambodian identity,...

Grease Lightning at the FCC

Prison Blues at Studio 182

Creative Contemporary Art

Two for the Price of One at the CCF

National Museum Hosts McDermott

Oliver Stone in Cambodia

An Elegy to Angkor

Rocky Rock Heats Up the Penh

Latin Rock with Bad Neighbour

Celebrating Cambodian Crafts

This Month

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Nip/Tuck: The Cambodian Beauty Industry Expands

Nip/Tuck: The Cambodian Beauty Industry Expands

Beauty is as beauty does, they say, but with rising disposable income in Cambodia, the demand for treatments to augment nature’s endowments are on the rise. However, due to a largely unregulated market...

Street 306

Street 306

Kate Liana discovers there is more than meets the eye to this side street tucked into the popular Bong Keng Kang neighbourhood. From Norodom Blvd. to Street 51 Gleaming white and frosty cold on the junction...

Man of Books

Manager of the most iconic bookstore in the capital, William Bagley turns years of literary experience into a successful mix of tales and toys. Craig Gerard hears the story from the face of Monument...

A One Man Show

Not everyone is prepared to leave a cushy life in the U.S. for the streets of Phnom Penh. For Isaac Veth, however, returning to his homeland was a no-brainer almost from the moment he left. Words by...

Anyone for Tennis?

Time was when the Kingdom’s tennis playing elite was feared across the region. After decades of neglect, is the sport set for a rally? Words by Zoe Daniel. The history of Cambodian tennis reads like...

On the Waterfront II

Phnom Penh Rocks

Up Close with Ratatat

Chasing the Green Buck

Paradise Regained

Jimmy Carter Visits Cambodian Building Project

On the Waterfront

Bird Food

Back from the Brink, Siamese Crocs Rock

Finding Cambodian Cinema

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Inside Angkor

Inside Angkor

With few exceptions, all visitors to the Kingdom make it to Angkor, but how many of us truly visit the Wonder of Cambodia? Photographer and tour leader Nathan Horton provides a few tips on how to make...

Banlung: A Tree Too Far

Banlung: A Tree Too Far

For many years Ratanakiri was hard to reach, especially during the wet season. Now that the roads are much improved, Mark Jackson takes the eight-hour drive to Banlung, but has he left it too late?...

Angkor with Children

Exploring the temples of Angkor with young children can be challenging. But it's also rewarding to see these wonders through your child's eyes, as Angela Savage reveals. I first visited Siem Reap and...

Asia Turns Green

The green travel movement has been gaining a lot of momentum in recent years. Concerns over global warming and the negative impact of tourism on ecosystems and indigenous cultures has inspired many travelers...

Making the Connection

The Old City of Jerusalem is home to some of the world's holiest sites for Jews, Muslims and Christians, but can someone without a connection to religion find a place there too? Ginny Becker visits the...

Vietnam's Best Kept Secret

Myanmar Calling

Mekong Delta Triangle

The Border Least Crossed – From Luang Prabang to Hanoi

3 Nagas

In Search of the Dragon

Charming Cha-Am

One Night in Bangkok

Gateway to the Cardamoms

Diving Sangalaki

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A Taste of Pakistan

A Taste of Pakistan

As one of the only true Pakistani restaurants in the Penh, owner and chef Majid Wazir takes pride in his country’s cuisine, making Saffron a dining experience instead of just a meal. Words by Craig...

Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year

Feb. 13 to 28 will see the Chinese of the Penh sitting down to quality meals to celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Tiger. AsiaLIFE finds out where you should go for some quality Chinese and Singaporean...

Americana in a Roll

What's a sub shop doing in Phnom Penh? Incredibly good business, it turns out. American-style sub shop Fatboy has quickly won a loyal following. Kate Liana digs in. Submarine, hero, grinder, hoagie,...

Kuobuk Korean Restaurant

A Korean restaurant that qualifies for the AsiaLIFE Bargain Bucket, what next – a quiet Khmer wedding? Words by Melissa Fisher. You almost miss it if you’re zooming past on your moto, save for the...

Breakfast at Mekong River Restaurant

Looking for a bargain basement breakfast? AsiaLIFE has discovered just the place. And it’s on the riverfront. Words by Kate Liana. Located on a wide corner on the riverside near the night market, with...

Oodles of Class

Intercontinental Blacksmith

Aussie XL Café

Cometh the Ice Cream

Creating the Perfect Tortilla

Bistro Romano

Helen's Bakery

Fish & Chips

The Princess of the Sea

K'Nyay

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Lassi Me Lovely

Lassi Me Lovely

Both a pick-me-up and cool-me-down, lassis are a healthy yoghurt-based drink great at any time of the day. Nora Lindstrom tells you where to go for your very own glass full of goodness. Hailing from...

Hongster 


Boasting possibly the best pub name in the Penh – and in triplicate – Hongster has taken up Revolution’s poisoned chalice. Craig Gerard discovers what lies behind the name. It is rare that the...

All Bar One

Most visitors to Siem Reap looking for a good night out venture no further than Pub Street, Nicky Hosford reveals that there is life beyond Angkor What! No matter how you feel about it, it’s impossible...

The Wrath of Grapes

Shrivelled walnut brain? Carpet tongue? Sandpapered eyes and hair that actually hurts? We’re here to help. AsiaLIFE investigates some local hangover remedies. Ah, drinking – the cause of, and solution...

California 2 – Take 2

A new location, a slick look and the same great fish tacos. Craig Gerard sits down with owner Jim Heston. “I’m a working stiff,” Jim Heston claims. His newly renovated California 2 on the north...

2010 Through the Looking Glass

Sparkle, Sparkle Little Glass

Prost!

Make Tea, Not War

Cheers!

Do It All

Cheap Charlie

4Faces Café, Bar & Gallery, Siem Reap

Reds Under The Bed

House of Coffee

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Cambodian Space Project

Cambodian Space Project

From the Outback to the Kingdom, meet the latest cross-cultural collaboration on the musical landscape of Phnom Penh. Words by Kate Liana. The karaoke bars of Phnom Penh may seem a long way from war-torn...

Singing Pirates of the Mekong

Singing Pirates of the Mekong

They may only be in it for the fun, but almost a year and half after formation the Mekong Pirates have proved themselves to be one of the most professional bands in town. Words by Nora Lindstrom. Back...

Chasing the Dragon

Semi-abstract meets pop art at Belgian artist Christian Develter’s new exhibition at Chinese House. Words by Nora Lindstrom Following a successful exhibition at the Hotel de la Paix in Siem Reap...

From ERWs to Art

Explosive remnants of war (ERWs) are given new purpose in Impact, a new exhibition at Bophana Centre highlighting the destructive force of antipersonnel mines. To mark the ten-year anniversary of the...

A Band with a Message

They may look diminutive and plain, but the members of local a cappella group The Messenger Band sound anything but. Nora Lindstrom meets up with some of the protest song group’s members.

Business Books in the Penh

On the Record: New UK and World Music

Kid’s Books

Sisters United in Art

Khin You

The Green Cover

Hip Hop Festival

Bookworm: A Search for Identity

Belle of the CCF

Siem Reap’s Growing Arts Scene

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About AsiaLIFE Guide Phnom Penh

AsiaLIFE_PP_36-coverAsiaLIFE Guide Phnom Penh is a monthly lifestyle magazine for people living in Phnom Penh. A What's On Guide to what is happing in the vibrant Cambodian capital, it features unique writing and photography on all elements of life in the Penh - restaurants, bars, the arts, shopping, fashion and spas. Full listings, party photos, social events calendar, it's everything you wanted to know about the Penh, but didn't know where to ask ...

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Tue, Feb 9th
Ladies Night Out, Darlin Darlin @ Naga
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From Hollywood to Hanoi, and Testimonial Therapy @ Meta House
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