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Diamond Island, Koh Pich, Cambodia.  November 18, 2011.

Dengue Fever and their singer Chhom Nimol celebrated ten years of performing together with the just ended “Electric Mekong Tour”. I was fortunate to have seen three of the shows on the tour, two in Phnom …

viva1

It was never my intention for this review to be like a cactus – prickly. Indeed, taking into consideration the sum total of my Mexican gastronomic and culinary history thus far amounted to a pair of Freebird breakfast burritos, I’d decided to enlist the support over dinner of not just one but two fellow …

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The painter Chhim Sothy is undoubtedly one of the most prominent artists in Cambodia. His work has been exhibited on numerous occasions in Europe, the United States, Japan He was especially selected to represent Cambodia at the margins of exposure ASEAN Summit …

staysafe

A few weeks ago and for the first time in my nine-year expat stint here, I was very nearly robbed. Of course the comedic aspect of all this only becomes clear after the event when at the time it was deadly serious, but …

newlen1

I’ve written a lot about how important soup is to Cambodian cooking. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever come across a food that is so dependent on broths and liquors. There must be hundreds of varieties across the country. And just when …

drunk martin1

I am not saying you cannot have fun without having a drink. Children do not drink and they tend to have fun. I am not even saying that not drinking is childish (although I do believe this – however being a politically correct, …

beery girl2

Time to take off those beer goggles

I’m not saying you can never have fun with demon alcohol again. All I’m saying is try taking a break. The first few days suck, but after that you’ll feel much better. I promise. …

vitking4

Considering that the far western extension of street 450 does not appear on most local maps the street has a lot going on. Running along the south side of the Russian Market and, and its western end ending at the curiously numbered Street 430, …

murray8

(For any Khmer440 members interested in doing this overnight Harley Tour a special rate of $200 per motorcycle will apply until further notice. If interested contact Murray. Phone; 012 948 529. Email; murray@harleycambodia.com)

It must be 8 years since I last rode a motorcycle up …

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Last weekend I was very fortunate to bump into Singapore artist Sheryo (together with the Yok) working on her latest project – beautifying a previously dull wall on Street 95, just around the block from Flicks.

Sheryo has now sent us the before and after photos showing the amazing transition and if …