Travel Stories

• public transport

• destination practicalities

9 min read • Mar 28, 2022

Famed for its temples, jungles and beaches, Cambodia is small in size but big on adventures. Here are our top tips for getting around in Cambodia.

• national parks

• activities

9 min read • Mar 27, 2022

Cambodia is famous for its temples, but the country also has an extensive system of national parks to explore. Here's our guide to Cambodia's top reserves.

• destination practicalities

• tips and advice

7 min read • Mar 26, 2022

Make the most of your trip to Cambodia with these top planning tips, from packing to which currencies are accepted.

• budget travel

• connections

6 min read • Mar 25, 2022

Cambodia is incredibly cheap when compared with destinations in Europe or North America. These top tips can make your budget stretch even further.

• festivals and events

• art and culture

7 min read • Mar 24, 2022

Locals joke that Cambodia has three seasons – hot, hotter and hottest – but some months are easier for travel than others. Here are the best times to visit.

• national parks

• activities

7 min read • Mar 23, 2022

Everyone knows about Angkor, but savvy travelers love Cambodia for its variety. Here are the top places to visit, from the temples of Angkor to the beaches.

• tips and advice

• destination practicalities

4 min read • Mar 22, 2022

Do you need a visa to visit to Cambodia? Can you extend your visa? Where do you enter the country? We have answers to all your questions.

• archaeology

• art and culture

8 min read • Mar 10, 2022

A visit to Cambodia’s Angkor Wat is understandably high on the list for many travelers. Use this guide to help plan and make the most of your trip.

• wildlife and nature

• activities

5 min read • Nov 18, 2021

The Temples of Angkor Wat are a must, but what do you do after? Here are the best things to do in Siem Reap.

• beaches

• activities

5 min read • Nov 15, 2021

Cambodia has many fantastic, less-traveled islands. Use this handy guide to find the island best for you.

• art

• art and culture

5 min read • Nov 11, 2021

From aspiring artists to backyard brewers, Cambodia’s on-the-pulse capital Phnom Penh is shedding the cloak of the past.

8 min read • Apr 14, 2021

Often overlooked in the global fight against the pandemic, Cambodia has been one of the rare success stories in keeping the virus at bay.

• tips and advice

• destination practicalities

3 min read • Sep 11, 2020

With some destinations in Southeast Asia starting a phased reopening, Lonely Planet outlines when you can go, and what the restrictions are.

• sports

• activities

5 min read • Nov 13, 2019

Cambodia’s past is populated by modern horror and astonishing antiquity, but this enigmatic country offers a present full of alluring adventures.

• art

• art and culture

5 min read • Feb 3, 2016

The laid-back city of Battambang in Cambodia’s northwest may have a sleepy ambience distinct from the more upbeat hot spots of Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and…

5 min read • Apr 25, 2013

For an increasing number of travellers, going on holiday doesn’t mean lazing on a beach or touring sights. Instead, it involves spending their vacation…

• art

• art and culture

2 min read • Jun 26, 2012

Learning a little about the local culture in Cambodia before your trip will not only help avoid inadvertently causing offence, but will also ingratiate…

4 min read • Dec 8, 2011

Zipping through traffic in an adorable three-wheeled vehicle is a hallmark experience for many travellers in Asia and particularly in Thailand, where this…

3 min read • Jun 9, 2011

Mention you're going to Cambodia and chances are you'll end up comparing notes on the glorious temples of Angkor, among the most awe-inspiring - indeed,…