NovLiving and relocating in Phnom Penh
Practical material for anyone considering a move or a long stay in Phnom Penh. We work out a realistic budget for one person and for a family, break down long-stay visas, work and remote work, housing, food and the first trip — with concrete figures and sources, and no marketing promises.
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Understand how Apsara dance differs from the Royal Ballet of Cambodia, how to read its gestures, roles and costumes, and where to see performances.
Intercity travelBattambang in 1–2 Days: Bamboo Train, Bat Caves and Itinerary
Plan one or two days in Battambang, including the old centre, Bamboo Train, Phnom Banan, Phnom Sampov, memorial caves and the evening bat flight.
Public holidaysBon Om Touk Water Festival: Boat Races, Traditions and Where to Watch
Learn how Cambodia's Bon Om Touk Water Festival combines boat racing, illuminated boats, moon worship and ambok, and what changes in 2026.
Visas & statusCambodia Tourist Visa in 2026: e-Visa, Visa on Arrival and e-Arrival
How to enter Cambodia as a tourist in 2026, including the difference between an e-Visa, visa on arrival and Cambodia e-Arrival, validity periods and pre-flight preparation.
Clinics and doctorsDentistry in Phnom Penh for Foreign Patients
How to choose a dentist in Phnom Penh, compare treatment plans and prices, check qualifications and insurance, and respond to urgent dental pain.
Living: housingHouse, Townhouse or Condominium: Which Is Best for Living in Cambodia?
How to choose between a house, townhouse and condominium in Cambodia, including space, security, costs, transport, heat, rain and day-to-day maintenance.
History of CambodiaThe Khmer Rouge and Pol Pot: What Happened in Cambodia from 1975 to 1979?
How the Khmer Rouge seized Cambodia, what Pol Pot's regime tried to create, why so many people died and how the country remembers this history today.
Public holidaysPchum Ben in Cambodia: Ancestor Remembrance, Temple Traditions and Travel Changes
Understand Cambodia's Pchum Ben ancestor festival, temple rituals and family traditions, plus the effects on transport, banks, businesses and travel plans.
Intercity travelPhnom Penh to Siem Reap: Bus, Flight, Minivan or Taxi
Compare travel from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap by bus, minivan, private taxi and flight, including door-to-door times, prices, airports, terminals and luggage.
Clinics and doctorsPregnancy and Giving Birth in Phnom Penh for Foreign Residents
How to choose an obstetrician and maternity hospital in Phnom Penh, check insurance, plan for complications and arrange a newborn's documents after birth.
First tripSiem Reap Beyond Angkor: What to See in the City and Surroundings
A guide to Siem Reap beyond the Angkor temples, including city walks, museums, crafts, Phare circus, Tonle Sap, Phnom Kulen and one- to three-day itineraries.
First tripWhat to Buy in Cambodia: Kampot Pepper, Silk, Ceramics and Local Gifts
Choose authentic Cambodian gifts, from Kampot pepper and silk to krama, ceramics and palm sugar, with practical checks for origin, quality and air travel.