Kouprey Adventures Blog, Cambodia

Taking a Train Journey in Cambodia

Cambodian railways have a long history, but troubled with lines being installed way back when Cambodia was part of French Indochina. There was even a line connecting Siem Reap to Phnom Krom built in the 1890’s, now long since gone. Many of the lines were constructed in the 1930’s including ...

Richard Casswell·
January 3, 2023 6:57 am·

PHARE Circus, back and better than ever!

Kouprey Adventures celebrated the return of PHARE's full re-opening of performances and interviewed the team, we encourage all visitors to Cambodia to visit PHARE Circus.

Pete Lawrence·
October 10, 2022 2:40 pm·

Shinta Mani Wild, Bensley Collection Cambodia, Interview

Kouprey Adventures was one of the first visitors to Shinta Mani Wild back when the property was being constructed with care in the national park tent by tent with the utmost attention to detail by Bill Bensley. We caught up with the GM, David Steyn, of the Bensley Collection – ...

Pete Lawrence·
August 21, 2022 1:45 am·

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8 Amazing Bird Watching Destinations in Cambodia

In recent times Cambodia has been gaining a reputation on the international stage as one of the world’s best birding destinations where it is common to spot many of the target species, including endemic and critically endangered species. These have become known as Cambodia’s Big 5.

Richard Casswell·
July 6, 2022 4:15 am·

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Exploring Kep and Kampot with Kouprey Adventures

Several months ago I was keen to get down to the coast with the team and see what had changed in the last two years down in Kep and Kampot since our last Kouprey Adventures inspection in 2020. So, one bright morning we hopped on our motorbikes and headed south.

Richard Casswell·
March 30, 2022 1:57 am·

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Koh Kong and Cardamom Mountains Trip Report

We were recently, kindly invited by the Cambodian Ministry of Environment (MoE) and the World Bank to take part in a FAM trip to the South of Cambodia to explore and discuss Ecotourism, what is available and what are the opportunities going forward. It was great to be back on ...

Richard Casswell·
March 15, 2022 9:56 am·

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Cycling Tours in Cambodia

Welcome to Cambodia, Kingdom of Wonder. Today, here at Kouprey Adventures we would like to share with you our expertise in one of the best ways to explore our home, by bicycle! Whether you are a couple looking for adventure, a family creating memories that will last a lifetime or ...

Pete Lawrence·
March 1, 2022 8:43 am·

Preah Vihear in Luxury

Cambodia is blessed with numerous cultural, historical and natural sites that are uniquely Cambodian, however few are as stunning as the Preah Vihear temple complex. Situated on a cliff overlooking both Cambodia and Thailand, this wondrous temple and UNESCO World heritage site is well away from the crowds of Angkor.

Pete Lawrence·
November 24, 2021 6:25 am·

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An Interview with Cambodia’s Celebrity Chef Nak

Chef Nak is Cambodia's first female celebrity Chef and the home of Khmer cuisine. Chef Nak's mission is to preserve Cambodia's rich culinary culture by celebrating the art of Cambodian (Khmer) cuisine and presenting it's unique and diverse flavours on the world's stage.

Richard Casswell·
September 8, 2021 10:22 am·

A walk down the white sand beach on Koh Rong by Royal Sands

Cambodia’s most Instagrammable Beaches

When considering your options of visiting Southeast Asia for a holiday most people automatically think Thailand, a longtime popular destination for a bit of relaxation, or increasingly Vietnam, with its long coastline there is a large variety of stunning beaches to choose from. Most people however overlook Cambodia, nestled right ...

Richard Casswell·
July 19, 2021 11:09 am·

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Multi-Generational Family Travel

From Cambodia’s crumbling ancient temples, welcoming locals and delicious cuisine to it’s white sand beaches, green jungles and adrenaline filled adventures there are activities here for everyone.

Pete Lawrence·
July 19, 2021 8:06 am·

Trekking in Cambodia at betreed Adventures in Prey Lang Preah Vihear

Venturing off the Beaten Path; Visiting Preah Khan Kompong Svay and Betreed Adventures

There are large areas of Cambodia which are often completely overlooked by travellers and tourists alike. The majority of people will drive through these regions to get to their next destination. However more often than not in countries like Cambodia the journey can often be the destination. If you think ...

Richard Casswell·
May 21, 2021 5:56 pm·

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A Motorbike Adventure in the Cardamom Mountains of Cambodia

While the borders are closed to tourism, there is currently no better time to explore Cambodia (for those fortunate enough to remain here now, with very little by way of lockdown). There is nothing quite like being out on the open road on two wheels. Therefore I set off with ...

Richard Casswell·
April 12, 2021 9:42 am·

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Family Holiday’s in Cambodia

Going on a holiday with young children is always a point of discussion, especially if that holiday is to a developing country like Cambodia. I want to reassure you that the rewards gained by your children for the experience of such a trip will far outweigh your initial trepidation's and ...

Richard Casswell·
March 17, 2021 2:44 am·

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Interviews with Khmer Tourism Professionals During Covid19

In Cambodia the halting of international tourism due to global pandemic has been extremely difficult for the ordinary people working in tourism in Siem Reap. The tourism, hospitality and retail industries have been hard hit especially in the tourism-centric Siem Reap where the local community depends heavily on international tourism. ...

Richard Casswell·
January 18, 2021 6:36 am·

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Battambang Highlights

Just a few hours outside the crowds and tourists of Siem Reap lies Battambang, a town important to the former French administration with; a still traditional way of life, lovely residents, and perhaps the most charming countryside in Cambodia. Easily accessible from Siem Reap by private car or a great ...

Pete Lawrence·
December 29, 2020 10:39 am·

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Top 5 Glamping Experiences in Cambodia

Cambodia is blessed with some of the best glamping experiences in the region, with some of the most uniquely designed properties on the planet. With the onset of the new normal and social distancing measures in place worldwide, what better way to escape the crowds than in your own private ...

Richard Casswell·
October 19, 2020 4:54 am·

Angkor Wat Without Tourists

The year 2020 has certainly been a year of surprises, not in the least with the onset of Covid19 and the subsequent global lockdown. As a consequence the travel industry has ultimately been devastated, with many companies struggling to survive during these extraordinarily lean times. Nowhere has this been felt ...

Richard Casswell·
October 19, 2020 4:38 am·

An Adventure in Eastern Cambodia

We were in the midst of the Covid19 slowdown, I’ll refrain from using the term lockdown as Cambodia never did lockdown, however during these strange times there was an initial air of caution to travel, even domestically. After a few months domestic travel began again in Cambodia with locals and ...

Richard Casswell·
October 7, 2020 5:23 pm·

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