City guide of Phnom Penh

Logo of the AFC Challenge League 2025 next to the Svay Rieng FC logo
First AFC Challenge League 2025 Final will be played at the Morodok Techo National Stadium

AFC Challenge League 2025 Final incoming : Svay Rieng vs Arkadag

The AFC Challenge League final is just around the corner, and it promises to be an exciting clash between two formidable teams: SVAY Rieng FC and FC Arkadag. Fans are eagerly preparing for what should be a historic clash on the pitch.Continue Reading
Poster of the exhibition "April Rains" by Séra
"April Rains" by Séra Ing, 2025 at The Gallery Phnom Penh Phokeethra

"April Rains" by Séra

Back in his homeland, artist Séra presents his new exhibition "April Rains", a moving journey through memory, history, and emotion captured in striking contemporary works.Continue Reading
Phnom Penh street in 1973
Life in Phnom Penh surrounded by the Khmer Rouge. Credit : Mjcd71 under CC BY-SA 4.0 license

Cambodia Today: 50 Years After the Khmer Rouge Regime

April 17, 2025 marks fifty years since the start of the genocide by the Khmer Rouge, representing the darkest 3 years, 8 months and 20 days in Cambodian history. Fifty years ago, many survivors of the genocide are still alive today, and their testimonies continue to remind us of the reality and scale of the crimes perpetrated. What about now?Continue Reading
Wat Phnom when Khmer New Year festivity
Wat Phnom Temple with decorations for the Khmer New Year festivity

Celebrate the Khmer New Year 2025 in Phnom Penh

From April 12 to 16, the Khmer New Year is the most cherished celebration in the Khmer calendar. Phnom Penh is dressed in its finest decorations for 5 days of festivities. I tell you all about the program for a spectacular celebration filled with traditions and community spirit.Continue Reading
Two Books on the Khmer Rouge Genocide highlighting the lost of Freedom
Books cover about Khmer Rouge genocide over the word 'Freedom' in Khmer

Two Must-Read Books on the Khmer Rouge Genocide

On February 18, 2025, the Cambodian government unanimously passed a new law punishing individuals who deny crimes committed during the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia to ensure that crimes against humanity do not recur in Cambodia soil, and to protect the right to life of the public. These two books, that I suggest, complement each other and help to keep the memory of the atrocities committed under the Khmer Rouge regime.Continue Reading
A selection of dishes (noodle soup, toast with ice cream, orange juice) and places discovered in Phnom Penh (the Royal Palace and rollerblading spots).
A funny and greedy day in Phnom Penh

Guide #25 - A funny and greedy day in Phnom Penh

For a fun-filled and food-focused day in Phnom Penh, start with a visit to the majestic Royal Palace, one of the city's most iconic landmarks. Then, enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the capital's most popular dim sum restaurants. Afterward, cool off with a freshly squeezed mandarin juice before heading to an indoor roller-skating venue — a playful activity suitable for all ages. End the day with a comforting hot pot dinner, followed by a generous dessert. A delightful itinerary that’s sure to please both adults and children alike.Continue Reading