Street Smart

Around Orussey Market

Thursday, 26 February 2009 05:57

Hectic, unruly and genuinely Khmer, the area around Orussey Market is a real treasure trove for those hunting for fabrics and bicycles. Nora Lindstrom takes a look.

The riverfront north of Street 108 has two different faces. During the day, it caters to travellers entering and leaving Phnom Penh, while at night there’s clubbing, pubbing and classy drinking to be had in some of the capital’s most unique venues. Words by Nora Lindstrom.

Around Central Market

Wednesday, 31 December 2008 02:03

The area surrounding Central Market is a true urban space. Youngsters crowd Sorya Mall, the richesse get luxury items in shops adjacent to the market, while simply everyone drives around the focal art deco building. Words by Nora Lindstrom.

Sotheaos Boulevard

Monday, 01 December 2008 17:10

Teeming with life in the evenings, Sothearos Boulevard is full of monuments, open spaces, some quality restaurants and street hawkers. Nora Lindstrom checks it out.

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Terracotta Mile (Street 278)

Saturday, 01 November 2008 17:06

Street 278 has long been one of the more popular streets for expat and tourists to hang out or shop. One of AsiaLIFE’s first streetsmarts, in February 2007, over the last two years the street has undergone many changes. So we decided to walk the street once more time.
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