Siem Reap is once again hosting the massive spectacular that is Angkor Sankranta, celebrating Khmer New Year, with events kicking off on the 13th through to the 16th. Work along the riverside and at Angkor Wat has been going on for weeks in the lead up to the event, and it’s going to be huge! … Read more
The annual Siem Reap Giant Puppet Parade (Khmer: ទីងមោងយក្ស) took place February 22, 2025 with crowds of locals and visitors lining the streets for the joyous event. It’s hard for us to miss it as it passes right by our home base in Siem Reap! Preparations for the event begin three weeks in advance with … Read more
The pesani, or grinding stone/millstone, is an infrequently discussed object of the ancient Khmer Empire but regardless, prominent throughout, from the earliest times of the 6th-century pre-Angkorian times and through the Angkorian era. They were likely used for grinding spices to make Auyrevedic medicine, pastes for ceremonial purposes, and even curry has been proposed, which … Read more
The journey from Siem Reap to Steung Treng takes around 5-8 hours covering some 300km. Operator Depart from Arrive at Vehicle Depart time Arrive Time (est.) Travel Time (est.) Fare (USD) AVT Express Bus Siem Reap Steung Treng Toyota Van 8:00 13:00 5 20 Virak Buntham VET Siem Reap Steung Treng 2+1, Ford (12 seats.) … Read more