The Cambodia Through My Eyes
I'm Scott — an American travel writer who fell in love with Cambodia's temples, food, and people. These are the places I keep coming back to, the food I actually eat, and the prices I actually paid.
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Siem Reap's a gem — ancient history, great food, and a nightlife that surprises.
"Arkoun" — thank you for exploring Cambodia with me.
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Plan Your Trip with AI ➝Home to the temples of Angkor, Battambang's colonial charm, and the floating villages of Tonle Sap.
The capital city. Royal Palace, Tuol Sleng, the Killing Fields, and Phnom Penh's buzzing riverside scene.
Beaches, islands, pepper plantations, and the sleepy riverside towns of Kampot and Kep.
The wild frontier. Mekong dolphins in Kratie, elephant sanctuaries and Bunong culture in Mondulkiri.
In-Depth Guides
Every price verified. Every restaurant visited. Every tip from personal experience.
Siem Reap
Gateway to the Temples of Angkor
From $25/day
Phnom Penh
Where Ancient and Modern Collide
From $20/day
Sihanoukville
Gateway to Cambodia's Islands
From $15/day
Battambang
Cambodia's Creative Soul
From $15/day
Kampot
River Town with a Bohemian Spirit
From $15/day
Kep
Cambodia's Seaside Secret
From $15/day
Koh Rong
Paradise Found Off the Coast
From $20/day
Kratie
Where Dolphins Dance in the Mekong
From $12/day
Mondulkiri
Cambodia's Wild Eastern Frontier
From $20/day
Tonle Sap
Life on Southeast Asia's Great Lake
From $15/day
Latest from the Blog
Stories, tips, and travel memories from Cambodia trips going back to 2007.
Cambodia's Islands: Koh Rong, Koh Rong Samloem & What the Beach Days Are Actually Like
Koh Rong and Koh Rong Samloem are the most beautiful beaches in Cambodia — and among the most genuinely tropical in Southeast Asia. Here is how to choose between them, when to go, and what to realistically expect.
Understanding Cambodia: The Khmer Rouge History Every Visitor Should Know
The four years of Khmer Rouge rule from 1975 to 1979 killed an estimated 1.5 to 2 million people and reshaped every part of Cambodian society. This is what happened, why it matters, and how to engage with the sites that preserve this history.
Siem Reap Beyond Angkor: Floating Villages, Markets & What to Do on Day Two
Most visitors spend every hour at the temple complex and fly out. Here is what Siem Reap looks like when you stay longer — the Tonle Sap lake villages, night markets, cooking classes, and day trips that make the city more than a temple base.
What Makes This Different
No press trips. No sponsored stays. Just real on-the-ground experience since 2007.
Real Prices
"Every price is one I paid"
$2 fish amok at a street stall. $15/day tuk-tuk in Siem Reap. I verify every number on-site.
Deep Experience
"I keep coming back"
From the temples of Angkor to the backstreets of Phnom Penh — this isn't surface-level tourism. It's years of return trips and real connections.
No Sponsored Content
"I don't take press trips"
No hotel comps, no tourism board deals. I pay full price and tell you what I actually think.
Your Guide
An American travel writer exploring Southeast Asia since 2007, with a deep love for Cambodia.
Most Cambodia travel advice comes from bloggers who visited for two weeks. I've been exploring Southeast Asia since 2007, and Cambodia keeps pulling me back — from the temples of Angkor to the pepper farms of Kampot and the dolphins of Kratie.
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Temple circuits, festival calendars, Cambodian food guides, and historical heritage trails.
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