Although the topic related to the exact origin of Khmer groups is still an arguing issue, they are supposed to reside in the area together with their Mon relatives from northeast India or southwest China in around 2000 BCE.  [Read more]

Being a part of the Indochina peninsula to the southwest and covering an area of 181,040 km. square, Cambodia is surrounded by Thailand and Laos on the north, Vietnam on the east, and the Gulf of Thailand on the west.  [Read more]

Nearly 85 per cent of the Cambodian people are involved in subsistence farming, living in small villages of stilted huts with exterior and partition walls made of palm mats and floors of woven bamboo strips resting on bamboo joists.  [Read more]

Khmer or Cambodian is the language of the Khmer people and the official language of Cambodia. It is the second most widely spoken Austroasiatic language (after Vietnamese), with speakers in the tens of millions. [Read more]

Buddhist temples (wats) have been vital for keeping the culture and educating people in rural areas for centuries. Most Cambodians practice Therevada or Hinayana Buddhism, but they also believe in ancestors and spirits. [Read more]

Throughout Cambodia’s history, religious principles guided and inspired its arts. A unique Khmer style emerged from the combination of indigenous animistic beliefs and the originally Indian religions of Hinduism and Buddhism. [Read more]

Khmer cuisine includes tropical fruits, rice, noodles, drinks, dessert and various soups. A wide range of curries, soups and stir fries are served with rice. Khmer Cuisine shares much in common with the food of neighbouring  [Read more]

Festival is always one of the most important parts of both cultural and emotional life to the people of every country. In this article, we would like to introduce you to the important national and regional festivals of Cambodia [Read more]

Understanding the local currency, exchange rates, and banking system can help tourists make informed financial decisions while traveling in Cambodia. In this article, Travel Authentic Asia will delve into the basics of money in Cambodia! [Read more]

Nightlife and entertainment in Cambodia, especially tourist hubs such as Phnom Penh and Siem Reap or Sihanoukville is rather available. Bars and restaurants are plentiful with a wide range from dirty cheap drinking holes to elegant and fancy cocktail [Read more]

Tourist visas issued by a Royal Cambodian Embassy abroad may appear to have a longer validity than one month. Their validity refers to time to enter Cambodia. The visa is valid for 30 days from the actual date of entry into Cambodia.  [Read more]

Travelers up country will generally find themselves limited to Cambodian cuisine or to the fairly ubiquitous baguette and paté. Due to the widely available and strong effects, Chinese food can be seen anywhere in Cambodia. [Read more]