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Though tattoos in Cambodia have long been sought after for mystical purposes, body painting is taking on new meaning for some Cambodians seeking a link with their past. Words by Mai Lynn Miller Nguyen.

A glance at Lorn Luy reveals more than most people could share in a long conversation. He wea...

Three years ago, AsiaLIFE wrote about the direction of tourism in the land of Angkor Wat. Back then the general consensus was that, in order for Cambodia to fully develop as a tourist destination, the whole country needed to be promoted, rather than over-emphasising its one true wonder. This month...

Myths about masculinity keep the issue in the shadows, but advocates maintain as many as one in six boys experience sexual abuse and exploitation in Cambodia. Words by Nora Lindstrom.

Breathtaking biodiversity and intact ecosystems make Cambodia a top destination for conservationists. Rare and endangered animals compete for attention, while the chance of discovering a new species is real. Yet Cambodia is developing, and with development often comes destruction of wildlife and t...

As Leonard Cohen’s illustrious career heads towards its final encore, AsiaLIFE looks back at the career of one of the truly great musical performers. Words by Clive Graham-Ranger.

The cult of Cohen has been around for a long time, but with the western world once again suffering a crisis of conf...

Boutique hotels are all the rage, offering oases of calm away from the city bustle. AsiaLIFE picked its favourite new and improved chill out spots in the Kingdom.

Cambodia has a power problem. Large swathes of the country lack access to electricity, while the price of electricity for those that do have power is high. Although hydropower is being developed to meet the needs of the nation, other renewable energy options are also available. In a country full o...

The days of average lager are over with the opening of Kingdom Breweries, a state-of-the-art European facility located on the banks of the Tonle Sap. Nora Lindstrom samples their premium brew.

A personal journey to uncover the horrors of the Khmer Rouge becomes a powerful, landmark documentary in Enemies of the People. Nora Lindstrom talks to filmmakers Thet Sambath and Rob Lemkin.

No one tells the truth about sex. American Pie would have us believe men multiply the actual number of their sexual partners by three, while women divide theirs by the same number. Be that as it may, the sex scene in the Penh is usually described as a man’s world, with women complaining of a droug...