ꙮ Beekeeping in Cambodia, a short overview   Beekeeping is an ancestral practice in Cambodia as evidenced in bas-relief depicting it on the terraces of the elephants, dating back to the 12th century. Nowadays, beekeeping in Cambodia is concentrated in specific areas like Siem Reap, Mondulkiri, and Koh Kong provinces, where honey bees are kept either in hives or on rafters. The honey harvested from these regions is substantial and serves as a valuable source of income for local communities. Starting around the year 2000,  some NGOs and organizations (ACCB, USAID, Choice beekeeping) an ..read more

With tourism on a slow rebound after the covid-19 crisis, and in order to preserve the temples of Angkor, a new airport in Siem Reap  has been constructed to accommodate the expected growing number of visitors. This new siem reap airport will have a significant impact on tourists visiting Siem Reap and those intending to travel to Cambodia in the future. Siem Reap is a popular tourist destination due to its proximity to the famous Angkor Wat temple.The Angkor archaeological park has been on the UNESCO heritage list since 1992, but Cambodia also has three other less known UNESCO sites: Pre ..read more

Vietnam e-visa program was launched  as  a pilot program for 40 countries in 2017 and  gradually expanded to include 80 countries n 2020. The e-visa program received a big overhaul on August 15, 2023, when a new resolution (127/NQ-CP) granted  a Vietnam e-visa  for all nationalities. This move is aimed at boosting  tourism in the post-pandemic period and positioning Vietnam as a more accessible and appealing destination for global traveler.   The benefits of evisa Vietnam are the following: Convenience – Apply from anywhere without having to mail your passpo ..read more

Unless you are holding a passport from one of the ASEAN countries or Seychelles, you will require a tourist visa to travel to Cambodia. A Cambodia Evisa is an electronic visa that allows travelers going to Cambodia to apply online instead of having to apply in-person at an embassy or queue at the airport or border. The benefits of an eVisa include: Convenience – Apply from anywhere without having to mail your passport or visit an embassy. Speed – Approvals within 3 business days via email. In 2006, Cambodia introduced an eVisa system to help modernize and simplify the visa application proces ..read more

Cambodia is undergoing massive infrastructure development (Phnom Penh- Sihanoukville highway, new Siem Reap airport) to support its growing economy and position itself as a regional transportation hub. One of the most ambitious aiport contruction projects currently underway is the new Techo Takhmao International Airport located about 30–40 kilometers south of the capital Phnom Penh in Kandal Province. Slated for completion in 2025, the new Phnom Penh airport  will span 2,600 hectares (6,400 acres) making it one of the largest airports in the world. The $1.5 billion project broke ground in ..read more

The TTArtisan 27mm f2.8 stands as a recent addition from the Chinese lens manufacturer TTArtisan (7 Artisan), hitting the market in 2022. This pancake-style prime lens is readily accessible for an array of camera systems: Sony (E-mount APS-C and Full Frame), Fuji X-mount, and Nikon Z-mount Full Frame. Within TTartisan’s lens lineup, the 27mm emerges as one of the two autofocus available lens, the companion being the TTArtisan AF 32mm F2.8 Z. On an APS-C sensor, this lens effectively translates to a 35mm equivalent of 40.5mm. This focal length versatility renders it suitable for various photogr ..read more

“City of Ghosts” is an  American crime thriller film that made its debut in 2003 within the United States. It marks the directorial and co-writing debut of the talented Matt Dillon, who also has a compelling leading role. While the majority of the film was filmed  in Cambodia, several scenes in the beginning of the movie were shot in New York and in Bangkok, Thailand.   CITY OF GHOSTS  | CAST   Main cast from the movie living outside Cambodia at the time  were Matt Dillon (Jimmy), James Caan (Marvin), Gérard Depardieu (Emile), Stellan Skarsgård (Joseph), Natascha ..read more

Siem Reap city, is a popular tourist destination famous for its Angkor archealogical park which strech on 400 hectares. With tourism on the rise in the region, a new airport has been constructed to accommodate the growing number of visitors and will have a significant impact on travel to Cambodia in the future.     Latest News   Flight trials have been confirmed to start in mid-May 2023 at the airport. A new road  is being built which will start near the Siem Reap Aquarium and lead to the airport   Location of the New Siem Reap Airport The New Siem Reap Airpor ..read more

BALI TRAVEL TIP 1: Beat the Traffic: Leave Early to Avoid Crowds Leaving early morning will allow you to avoid traffic but also to beat the crowd at the most visited place. The biggest cities, such as Denpasar, Ubud, and Kuta, are known for their traffic jams, with Ubud having the worst congestion in its city center during peak hours due to its small roads. Avoid the hassle by rising early to beat the crowds and enjoy the beautiful temples, rice terraces, and waterfalls Bali has to offer. BALI TRAVEL TIP 2: Buy a tourist sim card. Buying  a tourist sim card if you cannot use internat ..read more

The rice fields of Bali are an visual icon of the island and while they provide endless photo opportunuities, they are also part of a complex system of irrigation, often not known by most visitors.In this blog we tried to capture some moment of the Bali rice fields life around Ubud during the harvesting season. BALI RICE FIELDS: THE BALINESE SUBAK SYSTEM The picturesque rice terrasses of Bali owe their existence to the Subak system. This complex organization,which dates back to the 9th century,is the pillar of Balinese irrigated agriculture and manages the flow of water into the rice paddies ..read more