Read on to see how a chance encounter with a local boy made an impact and how This Life Cambodia work to support families and communities stay connected and together.
For the past ten years, the team at Soria Moria Boutique Hotel in Siem Reap, Cambodia, have been welcoming guests from all over the world.
I held fond memories of my travels through South East Asia. The grind of city living and 9-5 was taking it’s toll on my natural state of wanderlust. I wanted to explore, adventure, learn – and throw myself in the deep end of a wild experience.
My teenage dream to live and work in a developing country was still in the forefront of my mind. As a strong willed young woman, I knew I would see my dream into fruition – I just hadn’t worked out how to yet….
The word ‘clinic’ tends to draw certain images to our minds. A firm handshake as you enter the room. A doctor in a white scrub. Anatomy posters decorating the walls… Imagine a clinic on a lake in a less developed country.
In this feature story, Anette shares some of her experiences with IMPACT Norway and The Lake Clinic Cambodia at Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake and home to 1.2 million people – Tonlé Sap.
Emily Martin, Online Marketing Coordinator at Phare, The Cambodian Circus, has been continually intrigued and drawn to the amazing businesses, organisations and individuals doing amazing work in Siem Reap.
Fuelled by a passion for responsible travel and flavoured by the rich and varied history and culture of the Mekong region, Mekong Experiences consists of a small but dedicated team of responsible travel professionals with years of hands-on experience from the tourism and hospitality sector. With a few passport stamps of their own, they have a balanced view of what works well for travellers and what doesn’t, and put great focus on responsible travel, tourism and hospitality practices with the aim to help develop, communicate and promote responsible travel products. Working with a range of travel agents, tour operators and accommodation providers in the UK and beyond, they are also perfectly placed to help travellers to find unique, authentic travel experiences.
On this epic adventure along the upper reaches of the Mekong River, participants will pass through the beauty of Laos, Thailand, explore the rich and varied culture of Myanmar (Burma), before venturing into the dramatic landscapes of China’s Yunnan province. Highlights include the former Royal City of Luang Prabang; Pak Ou Caves and Nam Ou River to Pak Beng; an opportunity to visit Thailand’s infamous Golden Triangle and travel along the Old Mandalay Road in Burma.
Cambodian cuisine is slowly but surely emerging on the food radar. Whilst drawing influences from Thai and French cuisine, Cambodian food has a style and distinct flavour all its own. Rice is undoubtedly the main stable, but you will find that the Cambodian cuisine is laden with fresh herbs, spices, fish and tasty condiments. During this food adventure from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, you will have a unique opportunity to discover the sights, sounds and flavours this beautiful country.