Saturday, June 16, 2018

The three ways how to keep lover forver and long time.


         No one doesn’t has loving. Loving is very big and can’t describe. And the other hand we always think about the way or method to keep our lover, but we don’t know clearly how to keep our lover and relationship for long time or forever. So now, I have three ways maybe help you to keep your lover for long time or forever. It has a lot of ways to keep, but I want to show only three ways, because I think it is necessary. The first of the way is you need to spend your time with your lover. I mean that you need to have date with him/her, if not every day but just only 2 time a week or 10 times per month. If you can spend more than it, it is very good, very nice, very fantastic. The second way you need to stay with your lover all situation. I want to show that you need to help your lover when him/her got problem, they need. You need to motivate them like say something are possible like don’t worry I still stay with you, I always support you, we have to solve our problem together don’t lie, don’t keep it in yourself should show it and solve it all together. The third way is you have to respect your promise, because your promise is very important so much, if you don’t respect your promise your lover will think you are the lie person, you are not the best chose for him/her for live with or to spend his/her time forever, he/she will think you will say the word break in one day, you don’t have responsibility. So it is the most important of these three ways for keeping your lover or relationship forever. Conclusion these three ways can help you to keep your lover or relationship forever and long time, the first you need to spend your time with your lover, second you have to stay with your lover all situation, third you must to respect your promise all the time.

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Royal Palace, Phnom Penh







The Royal Palace (Khmer: ព្រះបរមរាជវាំងនៃព្រះរាជាណាចក្រកម្ពុជា, Preah Barum Reachea Veang Nei Preah Reacheanachak Kampuchea; French: Palais royal de Phnom Penh), in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is a complex of buildings which serves as the royal residence of the king of Cambodia. Its full name in the Khmer language is Preah Barum Reachea Veang Chaktomuk Serei Mongkol (Khmer: ព្រះបរមរាជវាំងចតុមុខសិរីមង្គល). The Kings of Cambodia have occupied it since it was built in 1860s, with a period of absence when the country came into turmoil during and after the reign of the Khmer Rouge.
The palace was constructed after King Norodom relocated the royal capital from Oudong to Phnom Penh in the mid-19th century. It was built atop an old citadel called Banteay Kev. It faces towards the East and is situated at the Western bank of the cross division of the Tonle Sap River and the Mekong River called Chaktomuk (an allusion to Brahma).
The establishment of the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh in 1866 is a comparatively recent event in the history of the Khmer and Cambodia. The seat of Khmer power in the region rested in or near Angkor north of the Great Tonle Sap Lake from 802 AD until the early 15th century. After the Khmer court moved from Angkor in the 15th century after destroyed by Siam, it first settled in Phnom Penh which back then named as Krong Chatomok Serei Mongkol (Khmer: ក្រុងចតុមុខសិរីមង្គល) in 1434 (or 1446) and stayed for some decades, but by 1494 had moved on to Basan, and later Longvek and then Oudong.The capital did not return to Phnom Penh until the 19th century and there is no record or remnants of any Royal Palace in Phnom Penh prior to the 19th century. In 1813, King Ang Chan (1796–1834) constructed Banteay Kev (the 'Crystal Citadel') on the site of the current Royal Palace and stayed there very briefly before moving to Oudong. Banteay Kev was burned in 1834 when the retreating Siamese army razed Phnom Penh. It was not until after the implementation of the French Protectorate in Cambodia in 1863 that the capital was moved from Oudong to Phnom Penh, and the current Royal Palace was founded and constructed.
At the time that King Norodom (1860–1904) the eldest son of King Ang Duong, who ruled on behalf of Siam, signed the Treaty of Protection with France in 1863, the capital of Cambodia resided at Oudong, about 45 kilometres northeast of Phnom Penh. Earlier in 1863 a temporary wooden Palace was constructed a bit north of the current Palace site in Phnom Penh. The first Royal Palace to be built at the present location was designed by architect Neak Okhna Tepnimith Mak and constructed by the French Protectorate in 1866. On the year of 1865, year of the cow, at nine o'clock in the morning, King Norodom moved the Royal court from Oudong to the new Royal Palace in Phnom Penh and the city became the official capital of Cambodia the following year. Over the next decade several buildings and houses were added, many of which have since been demolished and replaced, including an early Chanchhaya Pavilion and Throne Hall (1870). The Royal court was installed permanently at the new Royal Palace in 1871 and the walls surrounding the grounds were raised in 1873. Many of the buildings of the Royal Palace, particularly of this period, were constructed using combination of traditional Khmer architectural and Thai architecture but also incorporating significant European features and design as well. One of the most unusual surviving structures from this period is the iron-sided Napoleon Pavilion which was a gift from France in 1876. It is currently closed to the public for renovations because of its poor state of conservation.
King Sisowath (1904–1927) made several major contributions to the current Royal Palace, adding the Phochani Hall in 1907 (inaugurated in 1912), and from 1913-1919 demolishing several old buildings, and replacing and expanding the old Chanchhaya Pavilion and the Throne Hall with the current structures. These buildings employ traditional Khmer artistic style and Angkorian inspired design, particularly in the Throne Hall, though some European elements remain. The next major construction came in the 1930s under King Monivong with the addition of the Royal Chapel, Vihear Suor (1930), and the demolition and replacement of the old Royal residence with the Khemarin Palace (1931), which serves as the official Royal residence to this day. From the reign of King Sihanouk, other significant additions are the 1956 addition of the Villa Kantha Bopha to accommodate foreign guests, and the 1953 construction of the Damnak Chan originally installed to house the High Council of the Throne.

Buildings of the Royal Palace

The complex is divided by walls into four main compounds. On the south side is the Silver Pagoda, to the north side is the Khemarin Palace and the central compound contains the Throne Hall and to the west is the private sector or the Inner Court. The buildings of the palace were built gradually over time, and some were dismantled and rebuilt as late as the 1960s. Some older buildings date back
to the 19th century.

Architecture and Area

The Royal Palace of Cambodia is a fine example of Khmer architecture with a slight French touch featuring its layout of the defensive wall (kampaeng), throne hall (preah tineang), Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Preah Keo Morakot), stupas (chedei), towering spires (prang prasat) and mural paintings. The Royal Palace of Phnom Penh covers an area of 174,870 square metres (402m x 435m).

Throne Hall

The Throne Hall
The Preah Tineang Tevea Vinnichay Mohai Moha Prasat or "Throne Hall" (Khmer: ព្រះទីនាំងទេវាវិនិច្ឆ័យមហ័យមហាបា្រសាទ) means the "Sacred Seat of Judgement."
The Throne Hall is where the king's confidants, generals and royal officials once carried out their duties. It is still in use today as a place for religious and royal ceremonies (such as coronations[1] and royal weddings) as well as a meeting place for guests of the King. The cross-shaped building is crowned with three spires. The central, 59-metre spire is topped with the white, four-faced head of Brahma. Inside the Throne Hall contains three royal thrones (one is more of western style and the other two are traditional) and golden busts of Cambodians kings and queens starting from the reign of King Ang Doung onwards. This Throne Hall is the second to be built on this site. The first was constructed of wood in 1869-1870 under King Norodom. That Throne Hall was demolished in 1915. The present building was constructed in 1917 and inaugurated by King Sisowath in 1919. The building is 30x60 metres. As with all buildings and structure at the Palace, the Throne Hall faces east and is best photographed in the morning. When visiting note the thrones (Reach Balaing in front and Preah Thineang Bossabok higher at the back) and the beautiful ceiling frescoes of the Reamker. To north of the thrones stands the statue of His Majesty Sisowath Monivong standing holding the Royal Sword. The statue is made with gold and shows him dressed in casual clothes. While to the south of the thrones stands the gold statue of His Majesty King Sisowath sitting on the Preah Thineang Bossabok dressed and covered with the Royal Regalia of Cambodia (as you can see he is wearing the Crown, the Sopourna Bat or the royal footwear and in his right hand holds the Royal Sword. He sits on the Preah Thineang Bossabok which is made to look like the real one to the right.
The traditional throne or The Preah Tineang Bossabok (Khmer: ព្រះទីនាំងបុស្បុក) is an ancient nine-level classical Khmer-style throne. Each Khmer King has to be seated on it on the coronation day while wearing the Royal Regalia. It is covered with intricate floral carvings and has two levels of small statues of Garudas lifting the upper part of the bossabok. Three of the nine levels of the throne represent the levels of hell, middle earth and the heavens. Surrounding the bossabok are the four gold nine-tiered umbrellas, these are called the Aphirom (Khmer: អភិរម្យ). Finally, the bossabok is topped by the white Royal Nine-tiered umbrella (Khmer: ព្រះមហាស្វេតឆ័ត្រ) that signifies the universal power the king has. In front of the bossabok is the throne. The table that stands next to the Royal Throne holds on it a golden tea set and the golden set of betel and areca nuts container set, which are part of the regalia and are always on the table, or otherwise called the Pean Preah Srei (Khmer: ពានព្រះស្រី). Behind the preah thineang bossabok is another bossabok called the Preah Tineang Nearyrath Sophea (Khmer: ព្រះទីនាំងនារីរ័ត្នសោភា), the Preah Thineang Bossabok is for the king and the Preah Thineang Nearyrath Sophea at the back is for the queen. Like every king has to sit on the front bossabok, every queen also needs to sit on the taller bossabok behind. After sitting on the bossaboks while wearing the regalia, the kings and queens will be escorted to their palanquins to be paraded around the city.

Moonlight Pavilion

Moonlight Pavilion
The Preah Thineang Chan Chhaya (Khmer: ព្រះទីន័ងច័ន្ទឆាយា) or "Moonlight Pavilion", is an open-air pavilion that serves as stage for Khmer classical dance in the past and present. It is one of the most notable buildings of the palace as it easily seen from the outside as it was built alongside a section of the palace walls. The Chan Chhaya Pavilion has a balcony that was used as a platform for viewing parades marching along Sothearos Boulevard of Phnom Penh. The current Pavilion is the second incarnation of the Chanchhaya Pavilion, this one constructed in 1913–14 under King Sisowath to replace the earlier wooden pavilion built under King Norodom. The current pavilion is of a similar design as the earlier version. The Chanchhaya Pavilion dominates the facade of the Palace on Sothearos Blvd. The Pavilion serves as a venue for the Royal Dancers, as a tribune for the King to address the crowds and as a place to hold state and Royal banquets. Most recently, the Pavilion was used for a banquet and a tribune for the new King at the 2004 coronation of King Norodom Sihamoni.

Silver Pagoda

Statue of King Norodom
The Silver Pagoda is a compound located on the South side of the palace complex. It features a royal temple officially called Preah Vihear Preah Keo Morakot (Khmer: ព្រះវិហារព្រះកែវមរកត) but is commonly referred to as Wat Preah Keo (Khmer: វត្តព្រះកែវ). Its main building houses many national treasures such as gold and jeweled Buddha statues. Most notable is a small crystal Buddha (the "Emerald Buddha" of Cambodia) — undetermined whether made of Baccarat Crystal in 19th century or of other kind of crystal in 17th century — and a near-life-size, Maitreya Buddha encrusted with 9,584 diamonds dressed in royal regalia commissioned by King Sisowath. During King Sihanouk's pre-Khmer Rouge reign, the Silver Pagoda was inlaid with more than 5,000 silver tiles and some of its outer facade was remodelled with Italian marble.
There are also other structures surrounding the main building or the vihear. To the east is the statue of King Norodom sits on a white horse. To the north of the vihear is the library. At the northwestern corner is the bell tower and south of that is the model of Angkor Wat. South of the vihear stand four structures: from west to east the Chedi (stupa) of H.M. King Suramarit and Queen Kossamak, the Dharmasala, the Chedi of Princess Kantha Bupha and The Phnom Mondop (mount mondop) where the statue of Preah Ko is situated. The wall that surrounds the structures is covered with the painting of the epic story of Reamker but because neglected care, the bottom half of the painting faded throughout the years.

Khemarin Palace

The Khemarin Palace is the common English name for a building called Khemarin Moha Prasat (Khmer: ខេមរិន្រ្តមហាប្រាសាទ) [Prasat (temple or palace) Khmer + Indra] or in Khmer meaning the "Palace of the Khmer King." It is used as an official residence of the King of Cambodia. This compound is separated from other buildings by a small wall and is located to the right of the Throne Hall. The main building is topped with a single spired prang. Her Majesty Queen Kossamak on a palanquin in the inner court, behind is the Khemarin Moha Prasat, the King's residence.

Other structures

Other structures include, Hor Samran Phirun, Hor Samrith Phimean, Damnak Chan, Phochani Pavilion (dance hall), Serey Monkol Pavilion (royal conference hall), King Jayavarman VII Pavilion, Vihear Suor (royal chapel), Villa Kantha Bopha, Villa Chumpou, Villa Sahametrei, and some less significant buildings in an area closed to the public.

The Royal Palace today

The Royal Palace has had some major modifications to its buildings over time; nearly all of the King Norodom era buildings have been demolished completely. The King's living area (closed to public) has also undergone big changes. In the 1960s at Queen Kossamak's command the Silver Pagoda was rebuilt due to the original aging structure being too weak to stand.
The palace has always been a popular tourist attraction in Phnom Penh. Visitors are able to wander around the Silver Pagoda compound[2] and the central compound containing the Throne Hall[3] and Chan Chhaya Pavilion. The King's living area, which actually takes up half of the total palace ground area, including Khemarin Palace, Villa Kantha Bopha, Serey Mongkol Pavilion, royal gardens, and a number of other buildings and pavilions, is closed to the public.
Reference: Royal Palace in Phnom Penh



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Sunday, June 10, 2018

Wat Phnom

Wat Phnom (Khmer: វត្តភ្នំ; "Mountain Pagoda") is a Buddhist temple (wat) located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It was built in 1372, and stands 27 metres (88.5 ft) above the ground. It is the tallest religious structure in the city. The pagoda was given the name of Wat Preah Chedey Borapaut. Wat Phnom is the central point of Phnom Penh.
Legend relates that a wealthy widow called Penh (commonly referred to as Daun Penh – Grandmother Penh – in Khmer) found a large koki tree in the river. Inside the tree she found four bronze statues of the Buddha. Penh constructed a small shrine on an artificial hill made by the people living in the village to protect the sacred statues. Eventually this became a sacred site and sanctuary where people would make blessings and pray.
Then it came to the year of the snake 1437 suggests King Ponhea Yat ordered His Excellency Decho Srei to raise the mount even higher when he finished building the new Royal Palace in the new city he then named Krong Chaktomok Mongkol or simply known as Phnom Penh. The prominent stupa immediately west of the sanctuary contains the ashes of the king and his royal family.
Wat Phnom is the center of celebration during Khmer New Year, and Pchum Ben.

Architecture

The sanctuary itself was rebuilt several times in the 19th century and again in 1926. The interior has a central altar complex with a large bronze seated Buddha surrounded by other statues, flowers, candles and items of devotion and worship. The walls are covered with murals, especially of Jataka stories of the Buddha's earlier reincarnations before his enlightenment. There are also murals depicting stories from the Reamker, the Khmer version of the Ramayana. The newer murals in the bottom tiers are somewhat balanced, traditional and modern.
The southwest corner of the temple and stupa, is a small shrine dedicated to Lady Penh. The front is often crowded with the faithful bringing their prayers and food offerings to the woman deemed responsible for the founding of the wat.

Culture References

Wat Phnom appeared on the Travel Channel documentary, 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. It also served as the Pit Stop for the 4th Leg of The Amazing Race 15. Reference : Wat Phnom

kep beach


Kep was Cambodia's top seaside destination until eclipsed in the 1960s by Sihanoukville (and, soon after, decades of civil war). The town is full of ruined shells of old villas, destroyed in the Khmer Rouge days and during the subsequent Civil War and stripped down by the leaving Vietnamese army.

Today's Kep has recently become established as a Khmer holiday spot and is slowly being rediscovered by travelers. The once very poor Kep beach is now being filled up with snow white sand from Otres Beach and is extended to 50m, still the main beach is located at the idyllic Koh Tonsay (Rabbit Island, 20min by long tail boat), just off the coast.
The charm of this coastal resort lies in its peacefulness, its National Park, and its seafood.

A single, kilometer long crescent of sand near the tip of the Kep peninsula. Dining platforms and seafood vendors line the road behind the beach. Busy on weekends but often deserted during the week. The road through Kep traces the coastline to the beach and then circles back on itself. Cars and vans must pay admission to drive the loop (2500R - 5000R). Motorcycles and pedestrians are free. Be aware that the loop is an one-way street and the police do occasionally enforce the law, levy fines against violators.

How to get there:

  • From Kampot: A new road smooth and safe connects these two cities, which are 25km apart. Takes 20-40 minute. Bus $2-3. For a motorcycle taxi ($4 - $6) or tuk-tuk (around $8) be prepared to bargain like a local or pay a bit more. Package day tours between the two towns often include a visit to nearby destinations such as Koh Tonsay, the caves between Kampot and Kep, and a pepper plantation. Check bus tickets from Kampot to Kep online.
  • From Sihanoukville: Minibuses take around 2 hours and cost around US$8 (shop around, prices vary). Departures are in the morning.
  • From Ha Tien, Vietnam: Motorbike taxis take 45 min and should cost 100,000+ dong (~US$5). Bargain hard and in dollars, it'll work out cheaper than in dong. It is a 45min journey.

Friday, June 8, 2018

Things to See and Do - Sihanouk ville, Cambodia


Koh Rong (Koh Touch) Island is a Cambodian Island in the Gulf of Thailand, at about 40km off the coast of Sihanoukville. Actually, the island is deserted, undeveloped and untouched. It's a secret island. But it will be soon one of the famous touristic destination of Cambodia. The island is certainly the most beautiful island of the Kompong Som Region. A snowdrift bay, covered by a crystal clear and turquoise water, stretches on several kilometers. At the center, a jungle with thousands of coconut palms and waterfalls invade the island. Paradise found on Koh Rong
Koh Rong has two ferry options. The slow boat leaves 2-3 times daily and takes 2 1/2 hours. ($5/10$ round trip with open return as of February 2014). The fast boat takes 40 minutes-1 hour and leaves about twice daily. ($20 R/T with open return). Three of the fast boat companies have websites, these are SpeedferrycambodiaSea Cambodia and Buva Sea,  the websites have up to date information on destinations and timetables.
The ferries are fairly basic and not very comfortable. The new high speed ferries are pretty comfortable, but often times more tickets than seats are sold, so make sure to show up early if you don't want to stand for the hour long journey. Make sure you carry a hat and sunglasses for the ride, and use sunscreen if required. As of Feb 2014, water is not sold on the ferry and neither are snacks or other drinks. It may be a good idea to carry some with you, especially if you are travelling with children. There is a small toilet on board the ferry which seems to be clean and in decent working condition.
To board and disembark from the ferry you will need to walk on an average sized plank of wood connecting the pier to the ferry. The process is not very efficient and can be a little scary the first time you try it, so bear this in mind if you have any foot injuries, have special needs etc.
There seem to be at least two different slowboat services, so shop around the agencies in town to see what they offer.
1) The Dive Shop and Monkey Island ferries leave Sihanoukville in the morning and in the afternoon, at varying times: the morning service is between 8 and 9 am, and the afternoon one between 1 and 2 pm. The Boat is returning at 10 am and 3-4pm from the island to Sihanoukville as of May 2013. This ferry will not take you to Sok-San bungalows, which is on the other side of the island (Long beach). These ferries take around two hours. There is also now a fast ferry taking any 40 minutes and traveling four times a day. The fast ferry costs $20 return.
2) Similarly, Sok-San bungalows run a ferry service which leaves Sihanoukville at 9 am or so, but this ferry will not take you to the side of the island where the majority of guesthouses and tourist facilities are situated.
Make sure that you are absolutely certain that the ferry you are booked to take will drop you off at your destination. There have been instances of resort owners refusing to let guests take boats to the other side of the island (Sok-San to Monkey Island etc.), and insisting that you stay on their beach. Also, if you are on a schedule make sure that you arrive at the pier for your return as the ferry is first come first serve and there isn't always space.
Also note that all ferry tickets include a ride to and from the main town area in Sihanoukville, so you should not have to pay extra for the same. The buses from the city centre leave at least 30 minutes before the ferry departure. Sometimes, though, the ferries leave from the main pier on the Serendipity beach.

Get Around

There are no roads on the island yet so the only way to get around is on foot. The walking man of Koh Rong (an Israeli guy called Gil) has marked trails that lead from the beach closest to Monkey Island and Paradise Bungalows to other beaches but most of the island is still thick jungle. He has since left. Some other guy at Paradise Bungalows supposedly offers trekking tours, but not to the beaches and charges $20. The main well-known hiking path is the one to Long Beach (also known as 7KM Beach, Sok San Beach). The only other option is to hire a local fishing boat to take you around the Island. Be advised that nowadays guesthouses / hostels will lie to you saying the walk to Long Beach is "too dangerous" (which is not true!) so that they can take you there for $10 on a group boat trip that they all offer every day which includes snorkeling, fishing and mediocre BBQ.

What to see

With 23 white sand beaches to choose from Koh Rong has plenty to see and do. For the adventurous there's plenty of trekking to be done through the relatively untouched jungle. Diving and snorkelling is excellent both off the beach and at sites nearby. But above all the best attraction is the phosphorescent water which sparkles when disturbed like twinkling stars. Best seen in around 4 feet of water and on a dark part of the beach. Because Koh Rong has minimal development and light pollution the conditions are perfect for the phosphorescent plankton and it can be seen every single night.
Be sure to head to Long Beach, either by foot through the jungle or by long tail boat. The hike is 45 min-55 min each way, through dense jungle and lots of scrambling on steep wet rocks closer to Long Beach. Lots of mosquitoes. Bring water (please don't litter/sad to see so much rubbish). As of July 2015: Long Beach isn't the glorious beauty that was expected due to massive construction on the left side of the beach. Also filming Survivor on the right side of the beach. Perhaps by high season (Nov-Feb), there will be new accommodations after construction finishes and the film crew will have departed. To get there: find one of two entrances from the main Koh Rong Beach , either through the alley near Dream Catch Inn, or from Sky Bar. Then turn LEFT on the trail and you will see periodic red trail markings.
Also be sure to check out HIGH POINT ADVENTURE PARK, this is the newest activity on Koh Rong and has without a doubt the best views of the ocean, the jungle, and the main beach on the entire island. Perfect place to take some very envy evoking pictures of this incredible island

What to do

  • SnorkellingVarious places and people will offer snorkelling trips on their long tail boats. Native Khmer guides, while cheaper, will most likely be unable to communicate with you in english and will just point to things. $10-$20.
If you're a diver, you can Scuba Dive on Koh Rong, and with over 15 dive sites less than 30 mins boat ride from the center you can do multiple dives and see different things every time. If you are not a diver, then the Koh Rong Dive Center has a full range of teaching courses from Open water to Dive Master that you can do at one of the cheapest prices in all of Asia. Keep in mind during "low season" the weather is not very cooperative, and thus the waves are choppy, sand is mixed up, and visibility is about 1 meter or less (read: not suitable for diving).
You can also go from the depth of the ocean to the heights of the tallest trees on the island with HIGH POINT ADVENTURE PARK. This is the newest attraction on Koh Rong opening up on in March 2014. It has over 25 stations ranging from a 120 meter zip line to rope bridges to a surfboard zip line. HIGH POINT also has the best views of the whole island and is a must do while on Koh Rong.
  • Pub CrawlCheck the bars on the island. Meet some friends alongthe way. Makes for a good, fun, night out. Every Tuesday and Friday night.

Where to eat

  • The Gordon (Late night food), Outside Vagabonds, 00:30pm-1:30amThe only and best lat night food on the island. Featuring chicken sandwiches and hot dogs they are sure to satisfy your alcohol fueled hunger. 3$-5$.
  • Smile RestaurantTui Beach, near Happy BungalowsVery tasty and cheap food ($3-$5). Including plenty of vegetarian options. Great comfortable seating on the sand. Staff are not very attentive, many times you have to go inside to order because they won't pay attention for some periods, but are otherwise nice locals and it's worth it for the cheap tasty food and beach view.
  • Vagabonds, (Opposite the Seahouse Pier), 8am-9pmReally good western food featuring favourites like mac and cheese, pulled pork buns and beef chilli. The homemade veggie burgers are a must try! 3$-6$.
  • BuffalowPier where SpeedFerry arrivesBuffalow serves everything from wood-fired pizzas to Turkish breakfasts, to mojitos. Note that because it is a large beautiful location (complete with fitted "Western Buffalo" decor), the prices are considerably high for Cambodia. Also there are not as many traditional cambodian dishes. Come for the burgers and social scene. Also has great lounge seating (cushions) on the other side of the pier for a fresh breeze. This place has unfortunately been largely destroyed by a fire and remains closed as of May 2016.
  • Tree House RestaurantTree House Resort (at the end of White beach (4k beach direction)),  +855 15 755 594Tree House Bungalows, opened in 2008, a resort located in a privileged setting at the front beach of Koh Rong. The resort has 37 bungalows, which offer you a renovated style of comfort on the island. If you are looking for great Khmer & Western cuisine in Koh Rong, then the Tree House Bungalows offers you the beachfront restaurant. Tree House Bungalows is an ideal location in the heart of Koh Rong which can cater for all of your needs, whether you are travelling alone, with family or with friends

Where to Sleep

  • Monkey Island (Monkey Island Cambodia), Koh Rong (Right at the pier 200m up the beach),  081830992, checkin: 12:00; checkout: 10:30Budget accommodation situated right on the beach. Bar with sea views to die for and great food from a Thai chef. Bungalows from 30 $ Till 35 $ Nice Bar and Restaurant $15.
  • Island Boys (Koh Rong's backpacker central),  +85570240154 (kohrongislandboys@gmail.com)A very popular backpackers offering everything you need under the one roof. Owned by four young guys who have put their own travels on hold to create a fun place for everyone to enjoy. There's a great restaurant with the islands best BBQ, matched by an extensive drink menu with a young and enthusiastic vibe. Island Boys also offers varying island tours, fishing/snorkelling trips, a cash service, fire spinning, island information and live sports/cable tv, on top of the modern comforts of free WiFi, fans and reliable power sockets. Guests receive free drinks between 6-7pm everyday. Prices vary depending on season.
  • Lonely-Beach Bungalow Resort, (secluded bay at northern coast of Koh Rong),  +855 812 758 77 (info@lonely-beach.com)Lonely Beach Bungalow Resort. The resort enjoys privileged access to the beautiful beach and no boat traffic. Accommodation: Alone standing bungalows with private bathroom. Double bungalows for $30 and family bungalows $40. "Birds nests"- small bungalows with shared community bathroom, 20$. "Khmer-style" dormitory with beds for $8. Showers and bathroom are outside. Rates are higher in high-season (middle of December-January). Restaurant with Khmer and European cuisine. Boat transfer from Sihanoukville and back $20.
  • VagabondsOpposite the koh rong backpackers pierChilled out guesthouse/bar/restaurant with hippie artwork, good music, beds in the bar and outside to lounge around on, several happyhours, and even the odd fire show. Dorms from $5 and very cheap private rooms.
  • Dream Catch InnKoh Tui Village, Koh Rong, Sihanoukville, Cambodia (turn left off the pier!). checkin: 10am; checkout: 9.30amDream Catch Inn is a small guesthouse on Koh Rong that works closely with the local Conservation Center. It is 100% solar powered, has the fastest Wifi in the village, and isnt near any late night bars. 10-20.
  • Bongs (Bongs), (Turn right from the ferry wharf just past Vagabonds). Bongs, run by a super friendly British couple is a great location - far enough from the all night bar to sleep close enough to have fun. Dorms and private rooms available - prices vary depending on the season.
  • Pura Vita Resort ((Pura Vita Beachfront Bungalow Resort)), Sonaya Beach, Koh Rong (5min water taxi ride from the pier on the South East Coast),  +855 15 700 083Exclusive beachfront bungalows on a secluded 4km stretch of sandy white beach away from the bustling pier area. A water taxi service is provided to pick guests up from the pier and taxi them around to the resort on arrival Pura Vita Resort has an open air restaurant with an Italian inspired menu and coffee bar. Room rates include a full breakfast.
  • Artie's, (located on the Sonaya beach, not far from the Pura Vita resort. Turn right as you get off the pier, walk to the end of the main beach, through the treetop bungalows and a bit of jungle, and then some more down the next beach.). Just an old Australian musician renting tents (no sleeping mats!) ($5), hammocks ($3), or just a camp site ($3) if you have your own tent. The whole operation has questionable legal status (Feb, 2014), so it is unclear for how long will it operate. You can incorporate beers in your daily rental fees.
  • Tree House Bungalows, (Turning right at the pier, the entrance to Tree House is at the far end of the beach (750m walk)), checkin: 10:00; checkout: 09:00Collection of tree houses right on the beach and bungalows a few dozen meters inland. Restaurant does breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wifi at the bar. Tree houses are stunningly set, but quite basic for the price. US$ 45.
Warning: during the high season, it can be very difficult to find accommodation on the island.
  • Sok San Beach BungalowsNorthern end of Sok San Beach (Take boat from Tuich Beach Main Pier to Sok San Beach), 11 bungalows right on the beach all with stunning views of one of the best beaches in Cambodia with the most beautiful white sand stretching for more than six kilometres. Bar / restaurant built over the water. $20-$60.
  • White Beach Bungalowsright end of Tui Beach (turn right off the main pier, it's located on the far end of the beach). Great bungalows, several windows, very safe. Views of the beach. Comfortable beds (not hard mattress, for a change in SE Asia!), plenty of space, private bathrooms. Located in the quiet part of the beach. Also has a nearby restaurant (White Beach Restaurant) which has good food and very good WiFi reception. $30-40 (low season).
  • Smile Guesthouse(located at Smile Restaurant, about halfway down the beach after turning right at the pier). checkin: 1:00 pm; checkout: 10:00 amSmile Guesthouse is basic but very suitable for backpackers who want to stay a bit further away from the noisy bars yet still close enough to grab that drink and not stumble home. Guestrooms are on the 2nd floor, and most are 2 beds, some are 1 bed. Share bathroom. Both stalls have one toilet and one shower each. Staff are nice and do just about the minimum, for example didn't clean the bathroom between guests. (maybe this is because it was Low season/July 2015). No breakfast or other amenities. However, there is 24-hour electricity and a fan in each room. Good view of the beach from the balcony. Guestrooms are $8-10 in low season and likely $16 during high season. $8-18 



    Reference : Things to See and Do - Sihanouk ville, Cambodia

A Good Idea that Gives Back to Others


            After university, Kyle Berner tried many different jobs. He Tried producing music, selling computers, and even selling hot dogs from a cart on the street. His dream was to travel overseas. One day, he bought a ticket to Thailand.
          Kyle travelled to a small village called Phitsanulok. Kyle worked as an English teacher and studied the local culture. After a year, he went back to the United States and got a job at Tulane University, but he couldn’t forget about Phitsanulok.
          He returned to Thailand one year later, and during this trip he bought a pair of flip-flops made from natural rubber by a local family. He loved the shoes, and then he got an idea. He wanted to sell these shoes in the United States. So he started his own company called Feelgoodz.
          The goal of Feelgoodz is not only to make money, but also to do good things for others. Feelgoodz gives one percent of its profits to groups that help people, one percent to help grow new rubber trees, and one percent to groups that help the earth. Kyle’s company has become successful, and he is now selling his flip-flops around the world