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Members OnlyFrom elite lounges to centuries-old dining societies and sports centres, Cambodia’s private member clubs are on the rise. Ellie Dyer opens the door to this world, medallions and all. Photography by Dylan Walker. Roll up in a chauffeur-driven car, step into the secure lift, and get transpo... |
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Q&A Phloeun PrimCambodian Living Arts is working with young and old alike to keep cultural traditions alive and revive art forms that were almost wiped out during the Khmer Rouge. Following the launch of a new season of dance shows at the National Museum, Seth Emmanuel Rinoza talks to its director Phloeun Prim. ... |
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The Lifestyles of Young Royals in CambodiaThe royal family evokes tradition, history and respect. As the New Year begins, Michael Sloan looks to its future by speaking to several young royals about their ambitions and attitudes towards the Cambodian monarchy - both as a family and an institution. Photography by Dylan Walker. More t... |
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Eco-StyleShopping ethically can be a difficult task anywhere in the world, but perhaps especially so in Cambodia where cheap, disposable clothing floods local markets. Fashion blogger Jessica Marati takes AsiaLIFE through the sustainable style minefield. Photography by Dylan Walker. Even in a chaoti... |
 Ladies (and gentlemen too), whip out your calendars and pencil in a date for the pampering your hands and feet deserve. Tips & Toes Nail Care Salon, which started in 2010, recently reopened with a new decor and menu. Billed as Phnom Penh’s first professional nail care salon, it offers expert
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 It’s easy to be mind-boggled while walking along crowded Street 172, with dozens of bars, hotels and guesthouses competing for space. The recently opened Sundance Inn & Saloon, however, is a name to remember. Boasting the friendliest manager in town, its ground-floor bar is equipped with a
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 Looking for a beautiful place to stay with a bit of history attached to it? Well then, The Plantation might be the perfect place for you. The hotel is housed in a restored French colonial building and its owners, also behind the popular Blue Lime and Pavilion hotels, have infused some nostalgic
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 Set on the ground floor of one of the most beautiful colonial houses in Phnom Penh, Steve Hayward’s latest offering cannot fail to impress. With beautiful tiling, a sweeping staircase, inlayed furniture and high ceilings, its subtle yellow and red décor offers a sophisticated atmosphere for
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 While serving a 16 year prison sentence for attempted murder, Kosal Khiev found redemption in the spoken word. Ellie Dyer meets the budding poet and learns how one of Cambodia’s newest returnees turned his troubled life around. Photography by Dylan Walker.
Kosal Khiev didn’t see sunlight for
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 Whether kept as pets or served up in paw soup, bears in Cambodia are under threat. Ellie Dyer goes behind the scenes at the Phnom Tamao rescue centre to learn about the efforts to save them. Photography by Dylan Walker.
The carefree bear cub playing with an old coconut is one of the lucky ones.
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 Cambodia’s first international stand-up comedy night is set to tickle the ribs of Phnom Penh residents this month. Ellie Dyer meets the men behind it. Photography by Dylan Walker.
Funny man Jonathan Atherton breaks into a broad smile as he bounces around the manicured gardens of his Phnom Penh
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 In 1927, the National Museum commissioned photographs of Cambodia’s Royal Ballet. Hidden away during the Khmer Rouge regime, the surviving images have been rediscovered and will be displayed for the first time this month. Ellie Dyer looks at the history behind the exhibition.
Kneeling down,
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 Riding in a convoy of vintage motorcycles across Vietnam from Hoi An to the mountainous region near the Laos border, Brett Davis goes on a strange and exhilarating journey.
The sound is immense. Like iron horsemen of the apocalypse, eight vintage Russian motorcycles, complete with sidecars,
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 Most visitors to Maldives, a South Asian country of nearly 1,200 islands, bypass the capital of Malé in favour of the resorts. Exploring the often-overlooked city, Mai Lynn Miller Nguyen finds its charms merit a stopover.
White sand beaches, swaying palm trees and aquamarine sea. That’s the
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 With square-shaped pods for maximum-seating capacity and a projector playing live streaming of sports all over the world, there’s a lot to like about Number 9. Non-sports enthusiasts even have their place near the entrance and a flowing fountain has been placed next to the staircase leading to
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 If you’re a worn-out tourist the last thing you need is a hostel right beside a main road or, if you’re really unlucky, a wedding reception. Luckily, elegant restaurant Khmer Surin has its guesthouse located just off Sihanouk Boulevard to provide a relaxing atmosphere. Adorned with antique
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 A delicatessen means different things to different people. To some it’s a place to gossip while selecting finely cured meats and cheeses. For others, it’s simply a place to buy a sandwich. Gregory Pellechi finds out more. Photography by Dylan Walker.
Travel all over the world and
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 Café Spinelli made its official entrance to the Kingdom on the auspicious date 11/11/11. First launched in San Francisco, the café chain has become popular in Singapore, China and Indonesia before its recent entry to the Cambodian market. Located on busy Street 63, the café is easily accessible
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 Originally based in Long Beach, California, Sophy’s has come back to its spiritual home after opening an eatery in Phnom Penh - just metres from the city’s night market. With an impressive menu offering dishes from Cambodia, Thailand and the West, Sophy’s cuisine is set to be a force to
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 There’s nothing better than sitting down, relaxing and listening to some good ol’ Mexican music while chomping down on an oversized Chimichanga. Now that Siem Reap’s pride of Mexico has arrived in Phnom Penh, sporting a two-level restaurant along the riverside, you can realise that dream.
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 Jesus may have turned water into wine, but in Cambodia wine merchants are trying to convert whisky drinkers to the vine. Words by Mark Bibby Jackson.
In the past few months first Clovis Taittinger, son and heir of the iconic champagne company, and then Georg Riedl, possibly the world’s most
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 So you’re tired from walking around the city and just dying to get a cool, and preferably cheap, drink while watching Manchester United play the beautiful game. Worry not, right beside Pontoon lies this new hangout - an open-air bar where you can drink to your heart’s content while gorging on
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 Adding to the line-up of international food and drink chains in Phnom Penh, The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf made its mark on the capital earlier this month. Situated amongst the hustle-bustle of Monivong Boulevard on the ground floor of the Phnom Penh Tower, this café distinguishes itself from its
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 My visual definition of a bar is a quiet place with low music, dim lights, and a well-stocked supply of alcoholic drinks. Today I finally found what I’ve been seeking. Filled with nice wooden tables and seats, with a bar right smack in the middle, Bouchou Wine Bar impressed upon first sight.
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 Battambang’s art scene is on the rise. With contemporary shows attracting international attention and a Phnom Penh gallery dedicated to showcasing work from the town, Ellie Dyer and Michael Sloan meet some of those working at its heart. Photographs by Conor Wall.
The sleepy province of
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 The fourth PhotoPhnomPenh festival kicks off at the end of the month. Amongst the many international photographers featured, one young Cambodian looks set to stand out. Khvay Samnang talks with AsiaLIFE.
A graduate of the National University of Fine Arts, Khvay Samnang turned his eye to
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 A band of creatives is setting out to put Battambang art on the radar, beginning with a current exhibition in Siem Reap. Nicky McGavin speaks with two of the group’s vibrant young artists. Photos of Chhon Ravy paintings provided by Trotchaek Pneik.
Sometimes you meet someone, and you can
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A social activity, an exercise or simply an amusing way to spend an evening, dancing is a passion embraced for many different motivations. Lindsay Muscato gets into the rhythm of Phnom Penh’s salsa society. Photo by James Grant.
It’s no secret that Phnom Penh expats can be transient,
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