Cambodia

If you're looking for a luxurious and charming boutique hotel in Siem Reap, the FCC (Foreign Correspondents Club) is the perfect choice. The beautifully renovated 1960s French Khmer villa by the Siem Reap River offers comfortable and cozy rooms, a refreshing pool, and delicious Asian and Western cuisine. . You'll surely appreciate the hotel's exquisite attention to detail and cozy atmosphere.

This green gem of a village is surrounded by 20 acres of stunning gardens and rice paddy fields. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, You'll feel inspired by the Khmer architecture of  45 private terraces pool villas traditional stilted farmhouses. The Spa Temple is a true sanctuary, offering treatment menus that honor centuries-old local wellness practices.

Shinta Mani Wild is a new 'glamping' hotel in Cambodia that combines hospitality with conservation. The hotel has 15 custom-designed tents built over waterfalls, providing a unique experience. It's located in an unprotected wildlife corridor between two national parks and aims to safeguard the area from poaching, mining, and logging.

Head to Battambang, Cambodia's second-largest city known for its charm. You can explore the riverfront and the historic downtown area by foot, including the vibrant Psar Nat market. Next, cycle into the countryside to learn more about rice farming and the traditional Cambodian rural way of life. During the tour, you can visit the small riverside Kampong Pil pagoda, enjoy a unique and exciting ride on the "Bamboo Train," and hike up 358 stone steps to the hilltop Phnom Banan temple.

The Phare Ponleu Selpak Circus School was founded in 1994 by an art teacher and her nine young students. After the fall of the Khmer Rouge, many returned home from a refugee camp and saw a need for an artistic outlet in the lives of the youth of Cambodia. More than 20 years later, this program has 1,200 pupils in this vocational arts training program that is provided free of charge.  In 2013, The Phare Circus was created to provide graduates of the school with jobs in hospitality and performance arts, while also offering them competitive salaries and benefits.

Once you've checked in to the tropical paradise of Koh Rong Samloem in Cambodia, be sure not to miss the opportunity to relax in one of the beach hammocks. These hammocks are strongly woven and securely attached to wooden trees, so you can enjoy the gentle sway of the breeze and warm sunshine in complete safety. As you lounge in the hammock, you can admire the stunning natural scenery and watch the floating raft houses near the port, which will give you a taste of the vibrant lifestyle in this idyllic location.