Cambodia to Vietnam cruise reveals daily life beside the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers

Cambodia to Vietnam cruise reveals daily life beside the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers

While we familiarise ourselves with the dining room and sun deck, where we will spend most of our time while on board, the staff deliver our luggage to the cabins. Our trip begins with an upriver journey towards Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, and then back down towards Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s … Read more

Pros and cons of a visit to Phnom Penh: colonial buildings and Khmer relics, but crime and harrowing reminders of past

Pros and cons of a visit to Phnom Penh: colonial buildings and Khmer relics, but crime and harrowing reminders of past

Constructed by King Norodom I between 1866 and 1870, the complex still serves as a royal residence and encompasses the palace, throne hall and several pavilions. Visit early and you might stumble upon a Buddhist ceremony. Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace. Photo: Chris Dwyer Next door, the National Museum hosts an impressive collection of artefacts and … Read more

‘Incredible’ budget-friendly destination with hotels from £8 | Travel News | Travel

‘Incredible’ budget-friendly destination with hotels from £8 | Travel News | Travel

The price of holidays can add up, but even if you’ve had to shell out some of your savings on flights, some destinations promise a much cheaper holiday upon arrival. That means everything from hotel stays to dinners out can be massively cheaper than other destinations. And one person who knows a thing or two … Read more