CityLife issue#1 by leon kenady

MARCH 2010 ISSUE 01

F R E E PR OUDLY MADE IN C AMBODIA

Ask the Expert Phnom Penh in your hand Walk me through Angkor Wat Tasty & Healthy foods Best Phnom Penh rice noodle soup

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9 Amazing Life Journey 13 Restaurant 17 Best Pho in Town 19 Walk me through Angkor Wat 21 Hotel & Guest House 24 Embassy 25 Summer Drink 27 Bar & Club Ask the Expert Phnom Penh in your hand Walk me through Angkor Wat Tasty & Healthy foods Best Phnom Penh rice noodle soup

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29 Did you know? 31 Fashion 33 Travel solution 35 Leisure 43 Shopping

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100 FEEL GOOD TIPS 49 Feel more beautiful Simple as 1 2 3.

NEW ZEALAND 81 GATEAWAY, THE MOST

HEAVNLY PLACE ON EARTH The best place, to visit while you are there, get the most out of your trip. OF THE BEST 17 ONE PHáť&#x; IN TOWN The finest noodle soup avilable in town, and we gona tell you where to get it.

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59 ATM & Airlines 67 Ask the expert 69 Healthy snack 71 Technology 73 Phnom Penh in your hand 81 Escape 87 Behind the scense 88 Horoscope 89 Game

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An Amazing Life Journey. From a construction worker to a Marketing Manager and Radio DJ

PICH SROS, a young man, was born on Friday 06 October 1983, at Chork village, Chork commune, Oraing Ov district, Kampong Cham province. The fourth son in the family, he is a son of a farmer and has four sisters and four brothers. SROS stopped his studies in 1998 from Heng Samrin Chork-Damril Junior High School, due to economic difficulty in his household. After that, he moved to Phnom Penh with his elder sister who was a garment factory. After settlin in the capital, he walked in and looked for a job as a construction worker to make money and support the family at his homeland. From that job, he earned 5000 Riels only per day. Since SROS was not educated enough, he worked as a construction worker for two years. Then, he changed his job and worked as a fabric porter at a garment factory around Samnorng 12 neighborhood. From the new job, he earned a daily wage of 6,000 Riels, but he was exposed to life risks by carrying fabric from the ground floor to the 5th floor. So SROS worked there only for three months and resigned from there. He carried fabric from the ground floor to the fifth floor. One month later, SROS attended sewing training to become a garment factory worker. The first monthly salary he obtained for this job was 25$. Every morning, at five oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock, SROS got up and walked to work because his workplace was about 1 kilometer far from his house. One day, there were two youths who got up in the morning at the same time as SROS, but they both did so for their English class at a school, near SROSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workplace. Every day he always saw them going to school and this happened to interest SROS in studies once again.

Sros Pich Marketing Manager and also a Radio DJ

Not long before, SROS was introduced to a friend working together with a man who SROS knew to both study and work so he could earn money to pursue his university studies. He asked that man where he was studying. That man replied to him that every day he went to Chaktomuk supplementary school. After this dialogue, SROS felt like studying there, too. The following day, SROS asked his friend about the conditions of those studies. His friend explained that one can be admitted to the supplementary school, unless he or she held a junior high school diploma. After learning about this condition, SROS contacted his father at his homeland to send him the junior high school diploma to pursue his studies. About one week later, SROS received the diploma from his father and he enrolled in that supplementary school. Then, SROS began to both study and work until he finished grade 12 from the supplementary school.

After his graduation, SROS intended to pursue his studies at a university. But, owing to his financial shortage, SROS then stopped his studies once again. In 2001, SROS quit working as a garment worker and decided to work as a sewing machine repairer. With a relatively low wage from the garment factory, he could not support his family livelihood and his university studies that he wished to pursue. SROS decided to attend a sewing machine repairer training course. After this three-month course, SROS got a job as a sewing machine repairer. Firstly, SROS obtained 70$ per month for the first time. Then, the goal awaited by SROS became nearer. SROS did this new job for one year, and his pay was still insufficient for him to pursue his studies at Mekong University of Cambodia. The specialty that SROS majored in was Law. He started with the level of Associate Degree in 2003. This was because he was unable to pay for a Bachelor Degree course, of which the tuition was twice as much. This caused SROS to take his Associate Degree course, instead, in order to save some money and help his family at his homeland. Furthermore, the Associate Degree took only two years while he would need to spend four years with the Bachelor Degree. In 2004, SROS finished his first year of that Law major while working as administrative staff for a garment factory.

Some impediments SROS encountered in his studies caused him to suspend them for one year. When it comes to his work experience, his administrative job lasted two years while he had not yet graduated without Bachelor Degree. In 2005, SROS finished his Associate Degree from Law Faculty of Mekong University of Cambodia. After his graduation in Law, SROS moved from his Administrative Clerk position and went on to become Chief of Administrative Office with a local organization called Organization for Health and Arts. At that time, SROS also worked at night shift as a DJ for Taprum Radio 90.50 MHz in the crisis settlement program. He worked at these two places for one year. Later, he took up the position as Marketing and Administrative Manager at 888Corporation. Besides his day-shifted work, SROS continued to work as a DJ for the same program and the same radio. After his job at 888Corporation for two years, the company suspended their operations for a while. At that time, SROS was again looking for a job until he found one in the company called Vero Media Design, as a Marketing Executive while continuing his night-shifted DJ job for the national radio station 96.0MHz, in the modern youth program. With his struggles and effort, SROS has transformed his life from a construction worker to a Marketing Manager and radio DJ to date.

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R estaurant Guide Phnom Penh

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Amber Garden Terrace Khmer/International Breezy, comfortable terrace restaurant, café and bar offering reasonable prices of dining and accommodation. Khmer dishes are the speciality but there are lots of Western and International offerings as well. Big selection of Khmer and some western salads. Khmer vegetable soup, Thai Tom Yum Kung and lots of Khmer and western mains. #1A, Street 57 6:00AM - 11:00PM Tel: 023-216303 Anise Terrace Southeast Asian Offers a comfortably stylish, reasonably priced dining and accommodations. The restaurant offers terrace balcony and a/c seating, consistently excellent service and a good variety of Southeast Asians dishes such as Fish Cakes and Wok Fried Tiger Prawns. #2C, Street 278 6:00AM - 11:00PM Tel: 023-222522

Aria D’Italia Pizzeria Pizzeria/Italian Easily one of the best pizzas in Phnom Penh. Homey little pizzeria and Italian restaurant located on a quiet street near Boeng Keng Kang 1. A nice selection of authentic Italian pizzas and pastas. Indoor and garden patio seating. Full bar. #9, Street 254 Tel: 012-840705 Art Cafe Restaurant/Bistro/Gallery: AlsacePalatinate In the tradition of European coffeehouse culture, Art Café provides a centre for social dialogue and a venue for performances and exhibitions by Cambodian and international artists. Serving authentic Alsace-Palatinate specialities and selected wines and spirits cultivated from well-known vintners in this region. #84, Street 108 11:00AM-11:00PM Tel: 012-834517 artcafe-phnom-penh.com Bai Thong Restaurant: Indochina and French Bai Thong offers white table cloth elegance and top-notch service in the traditions of Phnom Penh’s best restaurants, but with a comfortably refined, relaxed atmosphere suitable for family, business or a romantic dinner. Serving excellent French, Indochina and

authentic Thai cuisine at surprisingly reasonable prices. New, expanded menu with more French, Khmer, Vietnamese and Lao choices. Full bar, wines and cocktail. #100-102, Sothearos Tel: 023-211054 Billabong Poolside Restaurant/Bar: International Aptly billing itself as a ‘Boutique Haven.’ Very relaxed, open air, poolside restaurant/bar at the Billabong Hotel, serving excellent western food at reasonable prices. Freeform saltwater pool set in a private tropical garden. Great place for breakfast, lunch, dinner or to lounge away the afternoon poolside. Good western breakfasts. #5, Street 158 8:00AM - 11:00PM Tel: 023-223703 Bites Restaurant Restaurant: Malaysian/International Brilliant little Malaysian restaurant serving very affordably priced Western and Asian dishes and lots of tasty Malaysian specialities. Very clean kitchen, food, hygienic preparation. Halal. Prompt friendly service. Comfortable surroundings. Indoor and curbside patio seating. Great value. #240b, Street 107 7:00AM - 10:00PM Tel: 012-858567 Bopha Phnom Penh Titanic Restaurant: Cambodian/International Stylish, breezy riverside terrace provides a sweeping view of the peaceful river scenery, perfect to escape the city rush. Tasty Cambodian and Western dishes complemented by stylish presentation. Full bar, extensive cocktail menu and wine list. Also air-con seating and bar .Located right next to the Phnom Penh ferry dock and opposite a Siem Reap bus station, providing and ideal sanctuary before or after your bus/ferry trip. Traveler’s set menu $4.90 including one welcome drink. ‘Apsara Dance’ performances from 7pm-9pm. Sisowath Quay 6:00AM - Late Tel: 012-524584 bopha-phnompenh.com Café Fresco Delicatessen/Bakery There are now two Café Fresco’s, one on the riverfront and one in the Boeung Keng Kang 1 area, both first-rate international delicatessens. Real deli sandwiches made to order from a wide selection of meats, breads, cheeses, fresh vegetables, etc. Pita and pocket sandwiches, salads and lots of pastries and other sweets.

Fresh squeezed fruit juices, smoothies and frappes. At the riverfront branch, comfortable air-con seating and curbside seating, both with a riverfront view. And at the BKK1 branch, rooftop terrace seating and a/c indoor seating with a special playroom for the kids. 7:00AM - 8:00PM Tel: 023-217041 7:00AM - 7:00PM Tel: 023-224891 Chiang Mai Riverside Restaurant: Fine Thai Long-established little riverside restaurant offering authentic Thai cuisine. Lots of good reviews from customers. The owner is justifiably proud of his home cooking. Good selection of veg dishes. “Thailand brand certified”. Helpful photo menu. Lots of tourist information. #227Eo, Sisowath Quay 10:00AM - 10:00PM Tel: 011-811456 Comme a la Maison Restaurant: French Outdoor patio seating in garden setting. French food á la carte and weekly specials. Indoor shop, homemade goods, bakery and charcuterie. Great breakfast place. Catering, party planning. #13, Street 57 6AM - 3PM/6PM - 10:00PM Tel: 023-360801, 012-951869 commealamaison-delicatessen.com Cyclo Café Restaurant/Bar: International Welcoming, pleasant little international restaurant/bistro in the Cyclo Hotel, offering a comfortable, homey ambiance. Serving international dishes with the emphasis on French as well as several Asian selections. The Cyclo-style Scallops are recommended. Full bar and a nice wine selection. from 7:00AM-Midnight. Pool table. #50, Street 172 Tel: 023-992128 Dosa Corner Restaurant: South Indian/Malaysian As the name says, the specialty of the house are dosas - South Indian rice and bean crêpes stuffed with spiced vegetables or meat or served with a side dish such as chutney. The Dosa Corner serves more than fifteen varieties of dosas including the ever popular masala dosa and a large choice of accompaniments and sides. #5E, Street 51 7:30AM - 10:00PM Tel: 012-673276 Foreign Correspondents Club (FCC) Bar/Restaurant: International This is the famous FCC - still as much a journalist’s meeting place as a popular

tourist/expat bar and restaurant. Lo cated on the second floor of a beautiful old colonial-era building, the FCC’s open balcony provides a spectacular, sweeping view of the Tonle Sap and Mekong Rivers. The FCC kitchen offers a good selection of nicely prepared contemporary, moderne, and traditional western dishes as well as some of the best wood-fired oven pizza in town. Photo shows and exhibitions. Bookshop. Fresco Delicatessen on the ground floor. #363, Sisowath Quay 7:00AM - 12:00mid Tel: 023-724014 fcc_pp@online.com.kh fcccambodia.com Freebird Bar & Grill Bar/Restaurant: American An extraordinarily comfortable, airconditioned bar and restaurant with a friendly neighborhood bar ambiance. Nice wooden bar and comfortable seating, good conversation and a generally convivial place. Fully stocked bar and a good selection of American, Mexican and other western foods. Great pizzas, burgers, steaks and the best chili in town. Excellent service, always with a smile. Huge music selection. #69, Street 240 7:00AM - 11:00PM Tel: 023-224712 Friends (Mith Samlanh) Restaurant: International Cheerful tapas restaurant run as part of a program to teach street youth marketable skills. Khmer and western snacks, salads, weekly specials. Try the famous exotic fruit shake. Frozen margaritas and daiquiris. Open 7 days a week. #215, Street 13 11:00AM - 11:00PM Tel: 012-802072 frizz Restaurant: Cambodian The popular frizz restaurant has moved from the riverfront to Street 240. Offering the same excellent traditional Cambodian fare and more. The expanded menu includes more salads, desserts and signature Cambodian dishes as well as international dishes. Specialties include Cambodian Amok and Chhnang Phnom Pleung. #67, Street 240 7:00AM - 10:00PM Tel: 023-220953 cambodia-cooking-class.com Garden Center Café Restaurant: Intl The very popular Garden Center Cafe is now located on Street 108 about 50 meters east of Norodom Blvd. Garden Center offers a popular selection of

Mazinga Thai Restaurant Restaurant: Thai New, homey little Thai restaurant on the interesting street block of Sothearos Blvd between Street 178 and Wat Ounalom. Offering a very wide selection is of very nicely prepared, home-cooked Thai dishes. Some Khmer dishes available as well. All very reasonable priced. Downstairs street view seating and Thai style low table seating on the first floor. #6HEo, Sothearos 6:00AM - 11:00PM Tel: 092-939078 Nordic House Restaurant/Bar:Scandinavian/Asian/ Western Guesthouse restaurant and bar in the heart of the very popular Street 136 bar scene just off the riverfront. Offering a good selection of reasonably priced meals and drinks - lots of western dishes and a few very nicely done home-made Scandinavian specialties including Pork Rib and Surkål, Salted Lamb Leg and Meatballs & Vegetables.. Full bar, draft beer, lots of spirits, all very affordable. #22, Street 136 7:00AM - Midnight Tel: 023-998676 nordic-cambodia.com Ocean Restaurant: Mediterranean The emphasis is on seafood at this cozy little Mediterranean bistro tucked away on a quiet street in Boeung Keng Kang 1, Offering a tablecloth and wine glass

Popcafe Restaurant: Italian Charming little Italian-managed Italian café on the riverfront with a very welcoming atmosphere, great Italian food (including an absolutely wonderful homemade gnocchi) and excellent service. Pizzas, lasagna, salads, pastas all prepared with genuine Italian, quality ingredients. Beer, spirits and a nice selection of imported wine. Consistently impressive customer reviews. Eat in or take away. Recommended. #371, Sisowath Quay Lunch and Dinner Tel: 012-562892 Romdeng Restaurant: Cambodian Along with Friends the Restaurant, Romdeng is teaching former street youth the art of creative Cambodian cooking. Great place to sample modern Cambodian food in a stunning villa setting with garden and pool. While Romdeng is helping provide employment and education leading to a new life for street kids, these kids spearhead their own culture’s food revival. Together with the students find out what Cambodia’s breakthrough dish in the world’s food arena is. Catering. Private function rental. #74 street 174 Tel: 092-219565 Royal India Restaurant: Indian Good, reasonably priced Indian/Pakistani food. The Royal India has been around for several years and has a loyal following. Try the Chicken Korma. #21, Street 111 10:00AM - 10:00PM Tel: 023-300008

Hua Nam Restaurant: Chinese Seafood, Thai, wine, VIP roomst. No. 753, Preah Monivong Tel: 023 364 005 Khmer Surin Delicious Khmer & Thai cuisine in a comfortable atmosphere and catering. No. 9 Street 57 Tel: 012 887 320 Khmer Surin South Gate Tranquil & Charming setting for dirnk & exceptional food four floors of new venues & services including meeting, workshop & coference group buffet, performing art & event space. No. 11 Street 57 Tel: 012 919 319 Khmer Kitchen Authentic Khmer cuisine in a wooden house and garden setting at nice prices-group rates, and catering. No. 25Eo Street 310 Tel: 012 721 541 Indian Aman Lunch & Dinner availble range of desires, homely embrence, special tenduri. No. 46 Eo,Street 81 Tel: 012 390 177 Neang Minh Delicious Asian cuisine in a comfortable atmosphere and catering. Open: 6am-10pm No. 17-153, Preah Monivong, BS Department store Tel: 077 756 156 Yin Dee House Delicious Khmer & Chinese cuisine, Fried, Salad, Grilled,Crab, Grouper fish and soup. No. 105, St 63 Tel: 015 977 789 SOMA Restaurant: Fusion Fresh oysters / fusion food/ bar. Food range: $3- $6 Drink range : $2-$4 Time Open: 8 am - 11pm Tel: 077 723 911 32 Street 108 ppbistro@gmail.com Lemon Grass Thai and Khmer Cuisine, food range from$3-$6 and soft drink range from $2-$4. Time Open: 10am-10pm Happy Hours: 2pm- 6pm 14, Street 130 Tel: 023 222 705

SHERE-E-PUNJAB-I Kinda Indian food. Time Open: 10AM - 11PM Daily Nº. 16Eo Street 130, 077 Riverside Tel: 092 992 901 rajkumar 01977@yahoo.com Gold Fish Food rang: $3-$6 and Soft drink: $2-$4 Time Open: 11AM - 12PM No. 340 Eo, Street: 130 Tel: 099 311 188 Khmer Kitchen Food rang: $3-$6 and Soft drink: $2-$4 Time Open: 10AM -10PM No. 340 Eo, Street: 130 Tel: 012 712541 Coca Since 157, Simple healthy & lively Food rang: $3-$6 and Soft drink: $2-$4 Time Open: 6AM -9PM No. 9-14A , Mao TseToung Blvd Tel: 023 997 809 FCC With a passion for fusion cuisine, new FCC group chef Clinton Webber has updated the FCC menu, introducing generous flourishes of traditional Khmer flavors spiked with funky French influences. While the menu is still built on FCC main-stays such as beerbattered fish and chips, deli-fresh sandwhiches, and wood-fired pizzas, the heart of the menu remains a finely crafted blend of Asian, Mediterranean and Western-influenced flavours. Time Open: 24H 363 Sisowath Quay Tel: 023 427 758 purchasing_pp@fcccambodia.com fcccambodia.com

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Malis Restaurant: Khmer Malis is Phnom Penh’s superlative Cambodian dining experience. Artfully prepared contemporary and traditional Khmer cuisine from the kitchen of the renowned Cambodian chef Luu Meng, served in stylish, elegant surroundings of Angkorian-inspired pools, gardens and architecture. Full bar, cocktails, extensive wine cellar. Terrace garden, private dining available. #136, Norodom 6:00AM - 11:00PM Tel: 023-221022 malis-restaurant.com

Pickled Parrot Restaurant/Bar: International Popular, air-conditioned riverfront-area restaurant, bar and guesthouse. Large menu of Western, Indonesian, Thai, Chinese and international fare. Australian steaks. Burgers, soups, salads. Try the Oz Style Mixed Grill. Good bar with one of the best pool tables in Phnom Penh. 9-ball. Live satellite sports. Western management. On the ground floor of the Tonle Sap Hotel offering newly refurbished mid- range rooms. Spend $5, get free Wifi. #4-7Eo, Street 104 24 hours Tel: 023-986722

Royal Coffee Ourdoor fresh table and Indoor Natural Comfortable place for meeting and friendly service. Coffee, Tea, Juice, Fresh Milk, Rice & Smoothie,Noodle, Sandwich, Cake, Ice Cream Open Hours: 6AM - 9PM Daily Nº. 128ABC, Russian Blvd, infront of Royal University of Phnom Penh Tel:023 6901 650

Restaurant

Lotus Blanc Restaurant: Asian/Western Training restaurant at the NGO, Pour un Sourire d’Enfant’s (PSE) vocational training center. Serving very nicely prepared and presented Asian and western dishes. Friday buffet. Very good service. Your patronage assists the students in the learning process and helps support the humanitarian works of PSE and the vocational training center. Groups and special events bookings welcome. #402 Tra Village, Stung Meanchey Breakfast and Lunch Tel: 017-602251 pse.asso.fr

atmosphere suitable to family, business or friends. Lots of seafood selections amongst the antipastos, pastas and seafood mains such as Tuna Steak and beef steaks and lamb. Big selection of pastas including excellent Mediterraneo (shrimps, pin nuts, oil.) Concise wine selection, cocktails and a full bar. Boasting the best Chocolate Mousse in Phnom Penh. #11, Street 288 Lunch and Dinner Tel: 012-1766690

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TV. American football. #16, Street 172 8:00AM - 10:00PM Tel: 017-830560

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excellent western meals - Steaks, baked ham, baked salmon, burgers, sloppy joes, Sunday roast with all of the trimmings.Hearty portions. Also a great selection of salads and vegetarian dishes. A variety of Asian dishes. Relaxed, clean, family style dining. Rave reviews from customers. #60-61, Street 108 7:00AM - 10:00PM Tel: 023-997850 www.gardencentercafe.com Garden Center Café 2 Restaurant: International This is the Boeng Keng Kang 1 area annex of the very popular Garden Center Café, offering the same excellent western meals...steaks, baked ham, baked salmon, burgers, sloppy joes, Asian dishes and a great selection of salads and vegetarian dishes. Home cooking, generous portions. Relaxed, clean, family atmosphere. Indoor seating. Closed Tuesdays. #48Eo, Street 57 7:00AM - 10:00PM Tel: 092-206582 www.gardencentercafe.com Hagar Catering & Restaurant Restaurant: International Pleasant family restaurant in Boeung Keng Kang 1, offering a good selection of nicely prepared, reasonably priced western and Asian dishes. Lunch buffet $3.50. Evening salad bar $2. Comfortable a/c seating. Meeting facilities. Children’s play area with toys. Catering. #23, Street 288 7:00AM - 9:30PM Tel: 012-306075 Happy Herb Pizza Restaurant: Pizza/Italian This is the famous ‘Happy Herb Pizza’ with a great location overlooking the river in the heart of one of the most popular sections of the riverfront area. Khmer food, salads, pastas and, of course, pizzas, including the Happy Pizza. Riverfront curbside seating that blurs from one bar and restaurant to the next provides a very popular gathering place in the evenings. #345, Sisowath Quay 11:00AM - Midnight Tel: 012-921915 11AM-6PM Indian Kitchen Restaurant: Indian Popular, long-established little Indian restaurant serving classic northern Indian cuisine. All HALAL. The samosas and chicken chili dish are particularly good. Full bar - beer, wine and cocktails. Conveniently located on Street 63 in Boeng Keng Kang 1 lust down the street from the Street 278 hotel area. #162, Street 63 9:30AM - 11:00PM Tel: 012-362310 Kandal House Restaurant: International Popular, riverfront restaurant offering a large selection reasonably priced western dishes including a variety of pizzas and pasta that is fresh-made daily. Full bar offering cocktails, cold beer and wine. Music. Comfortable indoor and

K’NYAY Restaurant: Khmer and Vegan Unique, smart little alley’s end café/ restaurant just off Suramarit Blvd, serving a nice selection of mostly Khmer-inspired vegan cuisine as well as a selection of Khmer meat dishes - Soups, salads, traditional Khmer, modern - Sweet potato, pepper and peanut stew, Banana curry, Tofu/veg curry, Pomelo and chicken salad, Fish amok and much more. M-F, noon-9PM, Sat 7AM-9PM. Closed Sunday. #25K, Suramarit (St. 268) Noon - 9:00PM Tel: 023-225225 www.knyay.com K-West Brasserie-Bar Restaurant: International Trendy, stylish, comfortable riverfront restaurant and bar on the ground floor of the Amanjaya Hotel. Serving a wide range of contemporary Asian and European cuisine at moderate prices. Sporting a stylish, relaxed fusion décor with hard-wood floors and modern art around the walls - perfect for all occasions, business, family or leisure. Full bar. Cocktails. Wine selection. #1, Street 154, Sisowath Quay 6:00AM - 11:00PM Tel: 023 214747 6PM-8PM La Volpaia Restaurant: Pizzeria/Italian Absolutely authentic, fine Italian cuisine served in a comfortably inviting, white table cloth atmosphere with an open kitchen, terra cotta floors, smart service and dining space overlooking the the old colonial post office square Big selection of pizzas, pastas and imported steaks. Very good wine selection with several wines available by the glass. Open noon - 10:30PM on the weekends. Corner of Street 102 and Street 13 Tel: 023-992739 Le Rit’s Restaurant & Boutique Garden Restaurant: Asian/Western Long-established, popular NGO-based (NYEMO) patio garden restaurant offering a large selection of nicely prepared Asian and European dishes. Lots of salads, fish and meat dishes, with several Thai and Cambodian choices. Catering. NGO-based handicrafts workshop and retail shop on site. 7:00AM - 10:00PM #71, Street 240 Tel: 023-213160 Lone Star Saloon Bar/Restaurant: American Right around the corner from the Street 51 entertainment area, serving up a friendly Texas bar atmosphere and a selection down home good Tex/ Mex and southern food - Baja-style fish tacos, BBQ Ribs with Jack Daniels BBQ sauce, Meatloaf, Chicken Fried Steaks, burgers, sandwiches, breakfasts (including breakfast specials and even Huevos Rancheros.) Happy, friendly, efficient service. Ice cold beer. Sports

Royal India Restaurant: Indian Good, reasonably priced Indian/Pakistani food. The Royal India has been around for several years and has a loyal following. Try the Chicken Korma. #21, Street 111 10:00AM - 10:00PM Tel: 023-300008 Sharky Bar Restaurant/Pub One of the most popular bars in Phnom Penh, serving up some of the best bar food on Phnom Penh. Great Tex/Mex, sandwiches, burgers, very good Thai food and daily specials. Hearty portions at reasonable prices. Consistently good food reviews from customer. Sharky’s offers a men’s pub atmosphere, a happening night scene with a full bar, pool tables, and big screen TV with all major sporting events. #126, Street 130 6:00PM - late sharkysofcambodia.com Tamarind Restaurant/Bar/Tapas: French/Mediterranean Excellent French and Mediterranean fare. Wonderful tapas. Sidewalk seating, bar seating, and pleasant indoor seating upstairs. Full bar and pool table of the ground floor. Long-time loyal following and very favorable reviews from customers. Good wine selection. Moderately priced. Catering. Billiards. #31, Street 240 10:00AM - Late Tel: 012-830139 Theary’s Bar and Restaurant: Western Asian, Khmer and Thai Street 136 a/c restaurant and bar and just a block off the riverfront. Full kitchen offering a big selection of western and Asian dishes including western breakfasts. comfortable curbside seating for diners. Full bar, draft beer, spirits and hostesses. Flat screen TV with sports, music and movies. Pool table. Happy hour 5PM - 8PM. #31, Street 136 7:00AM - Late Tel: 089-911430 Tell Restaurant/Bar: International One of Phnom Penh’s longest running, most popular family restaurants boasts consistently great reviews from customers. Very popular with the local business community. Tell offers a wide variety of excellent international dishes, Asian dishes and excellent, authentic Swiss and German specialties, all at moderate prices. Tell’s massive Grilled Pork Leg dinner is legendary. Air-conditioned, chalet-style decor and ambience and al fresco beergarden seating as well. Excellent service. #13, Street 90, Phnom Penh, Cambodia 11:00AM - 10:30PM Tel: 023-430650 Tom Yum Kung Restaurant: Thai/Khmer Little thatch-roofed Thai/Khmer restau

rant in the Street 278 area, popular with locals and visitors alike. Welcoming, family-restaurant atmosphere. Big selection of absolutely authentically prepared Thai and Khmer dishes. Beer (including Thai beer), wine and spirits. As one might expect, the tom yum kung is recommended. #10, Street 278 8:00AM - 10:00PM Tel: 023-359293 Topaz Restaurant: French First-class presentation, absolutely superb service and the good selection of contemporary French (and some Thai) dishes easily places Topaz amongst the finest dining venues in Phnom Penh. Including offerings such as Steak d’agneau aux hari cots and a choice of succulent steaks sure to please the meat lover. The excellent food is complemented by the refined atmosphere and Asian inspired decor. Topaz also harbors a deep wine cellar of fine French wines and a walk-in humidor stocked with the finest imported cigars. Upstairs piano bar with live music in the evenings. #100-102, Sothearos11:00AM 2:00PM/6:00PM - 10:30PM Tel: 023-211054 topazrestaurant@online.com.kh www.topaz-restaurant.com Touk Restaurant/Bar: International First floor riverside restaurant with a brilliant view of the river and riverfront area. Balcony seating as well as bar and indoor dining seating. Offering a very full menu of western and Cambodian dishes. Burgers and imported steaks, pizza, pastas, salads, seafood and several local dishes as well. Full bar, draft beer, cocktails, spirits. Considering the nice atmosphere, beautiful view and good food, the prices are surprisingly reasonable. Nice place to sit over a drink, enjoy the breeze and watch the passing boats and riverfront scene. Pool table. 5:30PM - 7:30PM. Corner of Sisowath Quay and Street 17:00AM - Late Tel: 012-248694 Van’s Restaurant: French One of the top dining experiences in Phnom Penh - serving up the very finest of traditional French cuisine and colonial ambiance. Set in a wonderfully restored French colonial-era building - the Banque de l’Indochine building and retaining every ounce of its former grand gentility. Van’s Restaurant offers excellent service and a full menu of beautifully prepared and presented French cuisine. #5, Street 102 Lunch and Dinner Tel: 023-722067 www.vans-restaurant.com Velkommen Inn Restaurant/Bar: Scandinavian/International

The Walkabout Pub 24 hr Restaurant/Bar: Intl Very popular, well-known, reasonably priced bar/restaurant in a mid-range on the ground floor of the Walkabout Guesthouse. Full bar, full menu, pool table, all major sporting events on TV. $80 pool competition every Tuesday. One of the few western restaurants open after 2:00AM. Very popular ‘Jokers Wild’ on Friday evenings. Giant screen TV and two more pool tables upstairs at the FC Walkabout. Streets 174 & 5124 hours Tel: 023-211715 walkabout@online.com.kh walkabouthotel.com Waterfront Restaurant: Western/Asian/Mexican/ International Nice little riverfront restaurant serving a wide range of international dishes. Khmer Amok, Italian pizza, Mexican burritos, American hamburgers, western breakfasts and much more. Full bar, cold beer, cocktails, spirits, Australian wines. #335Eo, Sisowath Quay 8:30AM - 11:00PM Tel: 023-221038 The Winking Frog Bar/Restaurant: Western/Asian Fully air-conditioned bar and restaurant on the ground floor of The Winking Frog Hotel. Top-notch, fully outfitted bar with cold beer, draft, wine, cocktails and a selection of spirits. Big menu of western, Khmer, Thai and Asian favorites. Steaks, burgers, Tam Yum, Nachos and lots more. Live music Friday and Saturday evenings and into the night. Wifi Hotspot and conveniently placed powerpoints for your laptop, even along the bar. #128, Sothearos Blvd 24 Hours Tel: 099-801548 thewinkingfrog@yahoo.com thewinkingfrog.com Golden Mermaid Restaurant: Asian Time Open: 7am - 10 pm Tel: 023 998 480 28, Street 104 Le Wolk Restaurant: Asian Time Open: 7am - 11 pm Tel: 092 677 694 33 Eo, Street 178 5pm - 7pm

Chow Restaurant: Asian At chow we adopt the strong regional belief that food is for the mind, body and soul. The categories on our menu give importance to the balance and blend of the foods. They speak of strength, texture and seductive aroma. Join the asian tradition of sharing dishes. Pick and choose your cravings. Each and every bite from our menu offers a refined taste of one of the most highly respected food areas in the world. Time Open: 7am - 12 pm 4 am - 8 pm ( 50% ) Tel: 023 224 894 info@chowcambodia.com chowcambodia.com The Wine Restaurant: Fuzion Time Open: 6 am - 10 pm Tel: 012 971 959 219 Eo, Street 19

Where are the fast food at ? .Pizza Company ...Vimeantep provided by The Pizza Company - Sorya Pizza, Pasta, Salad Tel: 023 222 142 Nº. 39, Oknha Nou Kan (St. 105), Behind Embassy of Germany ...EFG Co., Ltd. (The Pizza Company & Swensen’s) Tel: 023 883 488-9 Nº. 27, Street 134 ...Old Stadium provided by The Pizza Company - Sorya Pizza, Pasta, Salad Te: 023 864 248 Nº. 17-19, Oknha Khleang Moeung (St. 70) ...Sorya Pizza, Pasta, Salad Tel: 023 223 607 Nº. 13-61, Trasak Paem (St. 63)

Red Fox Restaurant: Fuzion Time Open: 10 pm - 2 am Tel: 012 1836 265 1, Street 136

...Kampuchea Krom provided by The Pizza Company - Sorya Pizza. Pasta, Salad 023 881 762 Nº. 880-882, Kampuchea Krom Blvd Cnr Street 261

Paris Bistro Restaurant: Asian Time Open: 10: 30 am - 11pm Tel: 099 654 179 85 Street Sisowath Quay

.KFC (Cambodia) Nº. 170, Monivong Blvd , Asia Hotel Phnom Penh Tel: 023 213 772 Delivery: 023 996 000 Nº. D13-15 opposite of Sovanna Shopping Center

Noodle House Restaurant: Asian Time Open: 10am - 10 pm Tel: 077 919 9110 32, street 130 CaSa Lika Restaurant: Asian Time Open: 10am - 11 pm Tel: 012 429 542 16, street 136 Coctail and Angkor Beer ( Discount )

.Master Grill ...Sorya Shopping Center 5th floor Tel: 093 889919 ...Sovanna Shopping Center 3rd floor Tel: 093 889916 ...Sihanouk Blvd Tel: 093 889917

River House Restaurant: Asian Time Open: 10 am - 12 pm Tel: 012 974 578 16, street 136 2 pm - 7pm ( buy one free one ) Lavolparia Restaurant: Asian Time Open: 10 am - 2:30 pm Tel: 012 473 239 Street 13 coner 102 Domrey Restaurant: Asian Time Open: 10 am - 11pm Tel: 016 522 199 47 coner street 48 River Front Restaurant: Asian Time Open: 10 am - 11pm Tel: 012 535 037 2E0 Street 118 Gerd Kuhley Restaurant: International Time Open: 7 am - 10pm Tel: 012 873 341 46 Street 353

.Master Suki Soup Ice Cream Parlours ...Soup Bak Touk Tel: 023 888 889 Nº. 172, Tchecoslovaquie (St. 169) ...Sovanna Tel: 017 558 005 4th Floor , Sovanna Shopping Center ...Sorya Tel: 023 992 978 6th-8th Floor, Sorya Shopping Center ...Chroy Changva Tel: 023 982 069 National Road No 6A .Pizza World Pizzerias ...Kampuchea Krom Tel: 023 222 266 Nº. 525-527, Kampuchea Krom Blvd ..Sovanna Tel: 023 222 266 1st Floor, Sovanna Shopping Center ...Monivong Tel: 023 222 266 Nº. 322, Preah Monivong Blvd ...City Mall Tel: 023 222 266 Building A, St. Monireth .City Suki Soup Soup Tel: 023 228 686 Nº. 394-396, Preah Monivong

Restaurant

Welcoming, comfortable hotel restaurant and bar at the Velkommen Inn on Street 104 just off the riverfront, offering a good selection of western dishes including all the favorites and several very nicely prepared Scandinavian specialties. Ask about off-menu Scandinavian dishes. Garnering good customer reviews. Full bar, draft beer, wine and spirits occasionally including imported Scandinavian treats such as Linie Aquavit. #23, Street 104 7:00AM - Late Tel: 092-177710

phở Noodle Soup

One of the most famous rice noodle soup in town !! Recommended

Phở (Vietnamese pronunciation ) often written pho in the U.S. where it is typically pronounced is a Vietnamese beef and noodle soup.[2] The soup includes noodles made from rice and is often served with basil, lime, bean sprouts and peppers that are added to the soup by the customer.

Phở is served in a bowl with white rice noodles (called bánh phở’) in clear beef broth, with thin cuts of beef (steak, fatty flank, lean flank, brisket). Variations feature tendon, tripe, meatballs, chicken leg, chicken breast, or other chicken organs. “With the lot” (made with chicken broth and all or most of the shop’s chicken and cattle offerings, including chicken hearts and livers and beef tripe and tendons) is known as phở đặc biệt (specialty phở). By the way, on the street 178 from the river side, there is one small house which decorated in a simple way likely in Chinese house style called “ Fortune Phở “ not only availalbe many kinds of Phở but also Iterlian foods, that can make you feeling to back again. Yet, the shop owner “ Ms. ChanSopheak Chao” Fortune Phở , keep the meaning in the future you may not imagine how many foods more will sevre for customers... since it become more popular in Cambodia.

Fortune phở Street 178, #11 ( Near FCC) Tel: 017 866 672 / 092 767 432 Open ( Mon-Sun) : 8am-9pm Fortune phở Menu Phở and Italian foods: $ 2.50 - $ 4.50 Soft drink: $1 - $ 2

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Walk me through

Angkor National Museum

1. To start with; the building is impressive; with plenty of architectural references to Angkor’s past heritage. The style is simple, unlike like many of the surrounding ornate hotels which ape Khmer Architecture. On entry to the lobby, you get a sense of space and light with glimpses of the circular stairway and the blue pool in the courtyard beyond. Time Open : 08:30 AM - 06:00 PM Daily

Cambodian Cultural Village

2. More attractive, more enjoyable the grand performance in Cambodian Cultural Village (CCV), there are: • Grand Dancing Around Peaceful Flame to get Happiness and Success • Grand Making Procession Art Raft with enjoying of many guests • Grand Khmer Family Shows, performed by 150 Dancers New Open more two villages shows: • Cambodian Immigrants to Oversea Village (My fiancé!) • Cham Village (Finding Lucky Show) • Time Open : 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Daily

The Angkor Night Market

3. The Angkor Night Market is designed to give visitors a safe, secure, and enjoyable shopping and dining experience in a vibrant, contemporary Khmer environment. As well as a wide variety of stalls offering a diverse range of goods and services in a hassle-free environment, the Angkor Night Market includes the ambient Island Bar and food court serving all the usual drinks, cocktails and large menu of Asian and Western cuisine from the afternoon until late night. The Angkor Night Market is unique. Not only do the naturally constructed stalls display good quality local wares but many are stocked with original items from outside Siem Reap. This has earned The Angkor Night Market a well-deserved reputation of place where you can find different and unusual products not readily available elsewhere in the local area. The Island Bar stands out as one of the only places in town where traditional Cambodian culture and architecture are fused with a cosmopolitan feel in an openair, ambient setting.

The Pub Street in SiemReap

4. So we were at Pub Street, the most happening place in town. Here, you can find dozens of restaurants, cafés and pubs specialising in varied kinds of cuisines. Many of these open as early as 7am, so all your dining needs would be well satiated. We chose to get our first taste of Cambodian food at Khmer Kitchen Restaurant. Actually we were attracted by their “$1 beer”. Only later did we realise that everywhere in Siem Reap, beers are shockingly cheap. Some places even sell them at 50 cents! And that’s how I ended up having my first can of Angkor beer at 10 in the morning.

H otel

& Guesthouse

Heaven

Amanjaya Pancam Hotel & Guesthouse

Range: $155 - $250 A luxury suite hotel offering the highest standards of western comfort combined with the style and elegance of traditional Khmer décor. All rooms with Cambodian rosewood furniture, silk fabrics and hardwood floors. All are spacious, with quality amenities and balconies overlooking the river. K-West café on the ground floor. Visa/MC/AMEX #1, Sisowath Quay Tel: 023-214747 amanjaya@online.com.com amanjaya-pancam-hotel.com

Naga World

Range: $150 and up Offering more than 700 rooms and suite, all luxuriously appointed - a/c, LCD TV, IDD, etc. Entertainment complex including casino, karaoke lounges, disco, spas, restaurants, bars and more Samdech Hun Sen Park, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Tel: 023-228822 enquiries@nagaworld.com nagaworld.com

Sunway

Pretty Decent

Out Standing

Range: $145 - $600 138 rooms and suites. Popular international class, upscale hotel near Wat Phnom. Restaurants/bars. Lunch/ dinner buffet. Spa and fitness facilities. Business center. Conference and banquet facilities. Visa/MC/AMEX/JCB #1, Street 92 Tel: 023-430333 phnompenh.sunwayhotels.com

Almond

Range: $50 - $90 Stylishly well appointed rooms with all modern amenities including in-room wifi. Suitable for business or holiday travelers. All services. Spa. Fine Chinese restaurant. Visa/MC/AMEX/ANZ #128F, Sothearos Tel: 023-220822 phnompenh@almondhotel.com.kh almondhotel.com.kh

Diamond

Range: $50 - $100 Modern deluxe hotel located in the heart of the city just 5 minutes walk from the Central Market. Rooms and suites with all modern amenities. Visa/MC #172-184, Monivong Tel: 023-217221 diamondhotel@online.com.kh diamondhotelpnh.com

Holiday Villa

Range: $45 - $250 74 rooms. Superior three-star hotel, very conveniently located in the heart of the city near the Central Market. Visa/MC/JCB/AMEX #89. Monivong Tel: 023-990888 monoromresv@camnet.com.kh holidayvillaphnompenh.com

Juliana

Range: $60 - $180 One of Phnom Penh’s premier business and leisure resort hotels offering world class facilities near the heart of the city. Restaurant with a popular international buffet. Business center. Spa. Hair salon. Gardens. Loyal business visitor following. Visa/MC/AE/JCB #16, Street 152 Tel: 023-880530 juliana@camnet.com.kh julianacambodia.com

Amber Villa

Range: $25 - $60 Family run hotels near the Independence Monument, restaurants, shopping and NGO offices. Rooms with Khmer style decor, balcony and amenities including inroom safe, DVD and internet. Visa/MC #1A, Street 57 Tel: 023-216303 vreservation@amber-kh.com amber-kh.com

Anise

Range: $35 - $70 Aptly called “your home in Phnom Penh,” Anise is centrally located in the BKK1 area and offers comfortable, spotless, stylishly decorated rooms. Free breakfast, laundry and wifi. Visa/MC #2C, Street 278 Tel: 023-222522 reservation@anisehotel.com.kh anisehotel.com.kh

Aram Boddhi Tree Boutique

Range: $54 - $96 For the discerning traveler who appreciates quality inner-city accommodation and personalized service that comes with a small hotel. Free Wifi. Child Safe network partner. Visa/MC #70E0, Street 244 Tel: 023-211376 bookings@boddhitree.com boddhitree.com

Billabong

Range: $36 - $62 Well appointed rooms with all amenities. Breakfast included. Swimming pool, poolside bar, and deluxe rooms with private balconies overlooking the pool. Great Western and Asian food. Wireless Internet hotspot. Visa/MC #5, Street 158 Tel: 023-223703 info@thebillabonghotel.com thebillabonghotel.com

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City Centre

Range: $30 - $60 Affordable, city center, just a 100 meters from the riverfront. In-room wifi, flat screen CTV and fridge. Elevator. Visa/MC/TC #77-79, Street130 Tel: 023-217745 booking@citycentrephnompenh.com citycentrephnompenh.com

Feeling Home

Range: $30 - $70 Brand new, well appointed rooms, conveniently located in Boeung Keng Kang 1. Balconies. Wifi throughout. Two nice eateries. Lots of nearby shopping and dining. Visa/MC/AMEX/ANZ #156, Street 278 Tel: 023-221522 luumeng@manco.com.kh feelinghomecambodia.com

Frangipani Villa 60s

Range: $35 - $60 Newly renovated 1960s villa, offering a nicely restored example of modern Khmer architecture. Well-appointed rooms with all modern amenities. Pleasant café. #20R, Street 252 Tel: 023-212100 frangipani60s@gmail.com frangipani60s@yahoo.com frangipanihotel.com

Frangipani Villa 90s

Range: $35 - $60 Boutique hotel. Renovated 1990s copy of 1960s style viila feature wellappointed rooms, unique design and a nice little café serving Khmer and European cuisine. Well reviewed by gusts. #25, Street 71 Tel: 023-212100 frangipani60s@gmail.com frangipanihotel.com

Le Rit’s

Range: $30 - $45 Three spacious rooms filled with beautiful Khmer-style decoration. Each room is equipped with queen size bed, cable TV, private bathroom. Wifi #14, Street 310 Tel: 023-213160 sales@nyemo.com business.nyemo.com

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Manor House

Pacific

Range: $30 - $50 Nicely refurbished mid-range hotel in the heart of the city. A/c rooms with all amenities including large screen TVs and in- room lock boxes. Small restaurant/bar. Visa/MC #234, Monivong Tel: 023-218592 pacifichotel@camnet.com.kh pacifichotel.com.kh

Royal Inn

Range: $32 - $72 Just up the road from the riverfront area. Smartly decorated, well-appointed rooms with all amenities, some with balcony. Free Wifi. Rooftop terrace. Restaurant. Visa/MC #128D8, Sothearos Blvd Tel: 023-214824 info@royal-inn.net royal-inn.net

Scan

Range: $38.50 - $48.50 Very popular, villa-style hotel on a quiet street. “Immaculately furnished with contemporary style,” very clean rooms with garden atmosphere, trendy bar and pool. Great restaurant. Consistently good reviews. Consistently good reviews. Home to Scan Gallery, a contemporary art gallery. Wifi. Visa/MC/JCB/AMEX #4, Street 282 Tel: 023-214498 scandinaviahotel@yahoo.com hotel-scandinavia-cambodia.com

Tai Ming Plaza

Tai Ming Plaza Range: $45 - $90 Breakfast included in price. Superior mid-range hotel offering well-appointed rooms and suites with all modern amenities. Fine Chinese dining. Visa/JCB/AMEX #281, Norodom Tel: 023-219568 sales@tm-plaza.com tm-plaza.com

Mini-Castello

Range: $25 - $55 Sharp villa-style guesthouse on a quite stretch of Street 240, within easy walking distance of the Street 240 shopping area and the Boeung Keng Kang 1 (BKK1) shopping and dining district. Well-appointed a/c rooms with CTV, fridge, en suite, hot water and free in-room wifi. Free laundry. Long term stay discount. #14, Street 240 Tel: 012-757246 minicastello@hotmail.com

Cyclo

The Quay

Range: $34 - $58 What is, hands down, the most chic hotel in Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh is also the easiest to miss. Tucked atop the dazzling white Chow restaurant - its resident Asian fusion eatery that draws a crowd of its own -- the newly-opened 16-room Quay Hotel wedged along the bars of the capital’s bustling riverfront is so inobtrusive you can walk right by it, barely noticing the tiny gem that rises five stories above. Free soft drinks. Time Open: 24 hours Sisowath QuayChow Tel: 023 224 894 info@chowcambodia.com chowcambodia.com

CaRa

Range: $34 - $58 Hotel Cara features 51 uniquely designed rooms, with meticulously crafted furniture made from local Ratanakkiri wood, offering private balconies overlooking the bustling urban metropolis, and modern amenities to fit all your needs. Our hotel is strategically located in the heart of Phnom Penh, just a few minutes from the riverside nightlife and eclectic cuisine of Sisowath Quay, the historic Central Market, modern shopping centers, and the elegant Royal Palace. Hotel Cara is the perfect accommodation, whether you are exploring Cambodia’s rich culture or seeking a safe haven for business. No. 18, Street 47 & 84 Tel:+855 23 430 066 stay@hotelcara.com hotelcara.com

Walkabout

Range: $30 - $70 All new boutique hotel next to the Walkabout Guesthouse. Clean, stylish, quite room with all amenities. In-room wifi. Green-conscious construction and operation. Blue Tongue Café serving Thai food and western comfort food. Visa/MC/TC Corner of Street 51 and 174 Tel: 023-211715 walkabout@online.com.kh walkabouthotel.com

Mid Range Asia

Range: $18 - $60 Breakfast included ($20-$60). A/c, fridge, bathtub, cable TV. Conference room. Business center. Laundry and airport pick up. Internet. Travel agent. Visa/MC #170, Monivong Tel: 023-427825 asia.hotel@online.com.kh cambodia-phnompenh-asiahotel.com

Candy Guesthouse

Range: $15 - $40 New guesthouse/bar/restaurant just off the riverfront. Clean a/c rooms with cable TV, mini-bar and hot water. Two-floor, 24 hour bar and restaurant. Visa/MC #24-#26, Street 136 candy_guesthouse@yahoo.com Tel: 015-691969 candypp.com

Range: $15 - $40 Newly refurbished hotel offering clean fully equipped rooms including cable TV, mini-bar, in-room wifi, en suite bathroom with hot water and more. Nice international restaurant on the ground floor. Centrally located. #50 street 172, at the corner of Street 23, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Tel: 023-992128 cyclo.hotel@gmail.com

Del Gusto Boddi Tree Gueshouse

Range: $16 - $52 Del Gusto is a charming, sensitively restored 1930’s colonial house offering eight comfortable rooms and a shady, lively café / restaurant. Free Wifi. Child Safe network partner. Visa/MC #43, Street 95 Tel: 023-211396 bookings@boddhitree.com boddhitree.com

Flamingos

Range: $25 - $35 Centrally located mid-range hotel just off of the entertainment area of Street 51. Clean, new rooms. Good value. Free internet/Wifi. #30, Street 172 Tel: 023-221640 reservation@flamingos.com.kh flamingos.com.kh

Goldy Boutique Guesthouse

Mini-Castello

Nan Jing

Range: $20 - $60 63 rooms. Clean, mid-range hotel. Air conditioning, cable TV, fridge. Conference room. Restaurant. Snooker. Visa/JCB/MC #219, Kampuchea Krom Tel: 023-882588 nanjinghotel@camnet.com.kh

Nordic House

Range: $20 - $40 Located just half a block off the riverfront. Clean, affordable guesthouse rooms and apartments with all amenities above the Nordic House restaurant and bar. Visa/MC #22, Street 136 Tel:023-998676 nordic@nordic-cambodia.com nordic-cambodia.com

Range: $22 - $35 New boutique guesthouse in the heart of BKK1. Stylishly decorated a/c rooms with all amenities. Some with balcony. Wifi internet access in room. Massage and spa. Restaurant. 6B, Street 57 Tel: 023-996670 info@goldieguesthouse.com goldieguesthouse.com

Power Boutique Guesthouse

Indochine

Sky Park Guesthouse

Range: $15 - $35 Nicely refurbished fan and a/c rooms with all amenities. Traveler’s transport, tours, traveler’s information. info. International restaurant/bar, open 6AM - late. Located one block from the riverfront. Visa #28-30, Street 130 Tel: 023-211525 indochinehtl@camnet.com.kh

Jockey

Range: $20 - $40 Completely refurbished, centrally located, low/mid-range hotel. Rooms with all amenities including DVD player and in-room wifi. International restaurant and bar. Visa/MC #115, Street 214 Tel: 023-217728 reservation@jockeyhotel.com jockeyhotel.com

Hotel & Guesthouse

Range: $38 - $60 Stylish, nicely finished villa-style guesthouse. Continental breakfast. Australian/Khmer owned and managed. Gay and straight friendly accommodations. #21, Street 262 Tel: 023-992566 info@manorhousecambodia.com manorhousecambodia.com

Range: $20 - $50 Centrally located guesthouse offering spacious a/c rooms with CTV, stocked mini-bar, in-room wifi and en suite bathroom with hot/cold water. Massage available. #9Eo, Street 106 Tel: 023-428254 phanna2005@gmail.com

Range: $8 - $20 Clean fan and a/c rooms with cable TV, fridge and hot water. Internet access. Laundry service. Elevator. All tourist services. ATM. Visa/JCB/MC #78, Street 111 Tel: 023-992718 skyparkguesthousepp@gmail.com

Tonle Sap

Range: $18 - $40 15 rooms above the Picked Parrot Pub & Restaurant. Nicely refurbished rooms with a/c, cable TV, fridge and en suite bathroom with hot water and tub. Good furniture. Wifi in room. Attention to detail. Popular 24hr restaurant/bar, live sat sports, good pool table. #4 & 6Eo, Street 104 Tel: 023-986722 reservations@tonlesapguesthouse.com tonlesapguesthouse.com

Umma Boddhi Tree Guesthouse

Hotel & Guesthouse

Range: $14 - $38 Traditional style house renovated and furnished in contemporary décor. Beautiful rooms, individually decorated. Excellent, good value restaurant with healthy choices, all freshly made. Visa/MC #50, Street 113 Tel: 023-211396 bookings@boddhitree.com boddhitree.com

Velkommen Inn

Range: $20 - $40 Nice guesthouse just off the riverfront on the popular Street 104. Spotless, a/c rooms with cable TV, mini-bar, safety box and en suite with hot water. 50m from the bus stations and ferry dock. #23, Street 104 Tel: 092-177710 InnInPP@yahoo.com velkommeninn.com

The Winking Frog

Range: $10 - $25 Clean new air-conditioned rooms with cable TV, wood furniture and en suite bathroom with hot water. Good bar and restaurant serving western, Thai and Khmer dishes. Live music at the weekends. Wifi internet access. Good value. #128 Sothearos Blvd Tel: 099-801548 thewinkingfrog.com

We’ll pass Alibi Guesthouse

Range: $12 - $25 Clean, quiet, centrally located guesthouse in a garden setting and offering a family ambiance. A/c and fan rooms with CTV, mini-bar and en suite bathroom with hot water. Just off Sothearos Blvd., behind Thury Café, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Tel: 016-901590 info@alibiguesthouse.com alibiguesthouse.com

Bright Lotus Guesthouse

Range: $16 - $22 Clean fan and a/c rooms with attached bath room with hot/cold water. Some rooms with fridge. Nice view of the National Museum area and riverfront area. Reasonably priced international restaurant. #22, Street 178 Tel: 023-990446 sammy_lotus@hotmail.com

Capitol

Range: $3 - $15 Well-known budget hotel/restaurant. Lots of travel info, tours, tickets, etc. Bus tickets to Sihanoukville, Siem Reap, Battambang, Poipet, Saigon. Restaurant. Traveler’s checks accepted. Visa/MC #14, Street 182 Tel: 023-217627 capitol@online.com.kh capitolkh.com

Coffee Korner

Range: $15 - $25 Nicely decorated and outfitted guesthouse rooms near the Russian Market (Phsar Toul Thom Pong.) fan and a/c rooms with CTV, DVD, fridge, mini-bar, in-room wifi and en suite with hot water. Dorm beds available. restaurant. Good value. Visa/MC/JCB/AMEX/ANZ #174, Street 155 Tel: 012-867667 contact@cafekorner.com cafekorner.com

Grandview Guesthouse

Range: $5 - $10 Heart of the Boeung Kak Lake backpacker area. Fan and air-con rooms. Rooftop restaurant offering a fantastic sunset view. Internet access. Lots of budget restaurant and bars nearby. Visa/MC On Boeung Kak Lake. Left at the mosque Tel: 023-430766 grand_view_gh@hotmail.com

Green Garden Guesthouse

Range: $8 - $30 Centrally located, villa-style guesthouse offering affordable fan and a/c rooms with CTV, fridge, en suite with hot water and in-room wifi. Restaurant. #40Eo, Street 222 Tel: 023-217576 info@greengarden-guesthouse.com greengarden-guesthouse.com

Green Garden Guesthouse

Indochine 2 Hotel

The King Angkor

Range: $6 - $25 Clean fan and a/c rooms with all amenities - cable TV, DVD, fridge, and en suite bathroom with hot water. Restaurant serving western and Khmer food. Visa/MC #74, Street 141 Tel: 011-930011 phnompenh@thekingangkor.com thekingangkor.com

Nay Nay Star Guesthouse

Range: $7 - $15 Newly refurbished fan and a/c rooms with fridge and hot water, located above the Nay Nay Star Bar just off the riverfront. #5Eo, Street 102 Tel: 012-769536 misscambodia@gmail.com

Sky Park Guesthouse

Walkabout Guesthouse

Range: $12 - $20 Brand new, centrally located hotel offering clean a/c rooms with all new amenities including cable TV, refrigerator, and an suite bathroom with hot/ cold water. #53, Street 125 Tel: 015-666655 green_guesthouse@y7mail.com

Range: $12 - $30 Popular guesthouse near several bars and restaurants on St. 51. 24/7 restaurant/bar. Jacuzzi rooms available. Information. Tickets and visas. Good reviews. ATM. Visa Corner of Street 51 and 174 Tel: 023-211715 walkabout@online.com.kh walkabouthotel.com

Spring Guesthouse

The Winking Frog

Green Guesthouse

Range: $6 - $12 50 rooms. Clean, inexpensive hotel in the center of town. Fan and a/c rooms with 60 channel cable TV, en suite bathroom with hot water. Visa/MC #34, Street 111 Tel: 015-888777 spring_guesthouse@yahoo.com

YOUR BIG DAY RECOMMENDED .Riverside Hotel

Long-running reception hall. Sisowath Blvd. No. 1 Street 94 Tel: 023 723

.NagaWold

Several high-end ballrooms which can accommodate up to 700 guests. Hun Sen Park Tel: 023 228 822

.Hotel Cambodiana

Top-class wedding services at one of Phnom Penh’s premier hotels. 313 Sisowath Quay Tel:023 218 189

.Seng Try Catering

Full-service caterer with Khmer and Chinese dishes. Tel: 011 835 789 .Lak Hak Heng Wedding Functions Full-service caterer specialising in Cambodian cuisine. Tel: 012 352 766

.Phnom Penh Hotel

Confortably and boast pleasant views and big rooms which can be accommadate up to hundred guests. No. 53, Monivong Blvd, Tel: 023 991 868

.Juliana Hotel & Restaurant

A premier business ,boutique, wedding, ceremony resort hotel in the city with world class facilities and warm, friendly service with 100 beautiful rooms. Street 152, Khan 7 Makara Tel: 023 8820 530 .The Tamarind Bar & Restaurant A three floor Bar, Restuarant and Terrace Building, Offering Oriental and French Cuisine. Street 240, No. 31 Tel: 012 830 139 .Raffles Hotel Le Royal The premier hotel in Phnom Penh. Fulfills all the requirements of a modern world-class hotel, yet exudes an old-world charm through its distinctive style with an elegant yet comfortable, classic yet casual feel. Monivong Boulevard Tel: +855 23 981 888 Fax: +855 23 981 168 phnompenh@raffles.com

EMBASSY India #5, Street 466, Phnom Penh +(855) (0)23-210912 Indonesia #1, Street 466, Phnom Penh +(855) (0)23-217934 Japan #194, Norodom, Phnom Penh +(855) (0)23-217161 Laos #15-17, Mao Tse Toung, Phnom Penh +(855) (0)23-983632 Malaysia #5, Street 242, Phnom Penh +(855) (0)23-216176 Embassy of Malaysia: Phnom Penh Myanma #181, Norodom, Phnom Penh +(855) (0)23-223761 N. Korea #39, Suramarit, Phnom Penh +(855) (0)23-217013 Philippines #33, Street 294, Phnom Penh +(855) (0)23-215145 Poland #767, Monivong, Phnom Penh +(855) (0)23-217782

Russia #213, Sothearos, Phnom Penh +(855) (0)23-210931 Singapore #92, Norodom, Phnom Penh +(855) (0)23-221875 S. Korea #50, 52 Street 214, Phnom Penh +(855) (0)23-211901 Sweden #8, Street 352, Phnom Penh +(855) (0)23-212259 Switzerland #53D, Street 242, Phnom Penh +(855) (0)23-219045 Thailand #196, Norodom, Phnom Penh +(855) (0)23-726306 UK #27-29, Street 75, Phnom Penh +(855) (0)23-427124 British Embassy Phnom Penh USA Corner of Street 96/51, Phnom Penh +(855) (0)23-728000 Vietnam #436, Monivong, Phnom Penh +(855) (0)23-362531

Embassy

Australia Villa 11, Street 254, Phnom Penh +(855) (0)23-213470 Belgium Hotel Cambodiana, Phnom Penh +(855) (0)23-214024 Bulgaria #227, Norodom, Phnom Penh +(855) (0)23-217504 Canada Villa 11, Street 254, Phnom Penh +(855) (0)23-213470 China #156, Mao Tse Toung, Phnom Penh +(855) (0)23-720920 Cuba #98, Street 214, Phnom Penh +(855) (0)23-213965 Denmark #8, Street 352, Phnom Penh +(855) (0)23-987629 France #1, Monivong, Phnom Penh +(855) (0)23-430020 Germany #76-78, Street 214, Phnom Penh +(855) (0)23-216381

Refreshing Drinks for Hot Summer Days Summer

The weather is seriously starting to heat up in Phnom Penh and it’s feeling like summer! We have a few outdoor parties coming up, and – while I do absolutely love to entertain outside – I always find myself worrying about how to keep guests comfortable when the temperature kicks into high gear. You want to keep your guests happy and enjoying the party – not melting in the sun, then making a beeline back to their own air-conditioned cars and houses! Aside from passing out hand fans, turning on misters (if possible), and timing your get-togethers towards the late afternoon/evening instead of the middle of the day, one of the best – and easiest – ways to keep guests cool is to serve lots of chilly & refreshing drinks! Here are a few of my favorite cocktail and mocktail recipe ideas for hot summer:

KIWI KISS

Lemon, ginger, and the tart freshness of the kiwi fruit come together in this delectably crisp cocktail. Be sure to use ripe kiwis to give your cocktail the most flavour. Serves: 1 Ingredients: 1 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced 3/4 oz. lemongrass-ginger syrup 1/2 oz. soju 6 oz. dry sparkling sake, such as Zipang 1 thick slice of kiwi, cut into a square, for garnish 6” section of fresh lemongrass, cleaned and peeled, for garnish

Summer

ICE TEA Ice Tea (an easy, classic favorite!) 5 oz lemonade 5 oz iced tea Mix and serve in a highball glass over lots of ice! ***** Sweet & Refreshing Homemade Lemonade 1 3/4 cups white sugar 8 cups water 1 1/2 cups lemon juice Combine sugar and one cup of water in a small saucepan, then bring to a boil and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Allow the syrup mixture to cool, then cover it and refrigerate until chilled. Combine the chilled syrup, lemon juice (freshly squeezed or the store-bought, ready-made version), and 7 cups of water in a pitcher. Garnish with lemon slices and enjoy! *For extra-sweet lemonade, increase sugar to 2/3 cup.

B ar & Club Guide Phnom Penh Bopha Phnom Penh Titanic

Bar & Club

Restaurant/Lounge: Cambodian/International Stylish, river’s edge, air-con bar and restaurant featuring the “Titanic Band.” Informal jam session every weekend. Riverside starlight terrace provides an relaxed escape from the dance floor. Full bar, extensive cocktail menu and wines list. Apsara Dancing from 7pm-9pm. Sisowath Quay, opposite Street 104 6:00AM - Late Tel: 012-524584 bopha-phnompenh.com

Candy Bar

24hr Bar/Restaurant: International Fully air-conditioned, totally comfortable 24-hour sports bar and restaurant on Street 136 just off the riverfront. Lots of hostesses, cushioned seating, relaxed atmosphere with good music at conversation volume. Pool table, live sports TV, games. Serving a nice selection of western, Khmer and Thai dishes - western breakfast, pizzas, burgers, Thai food and more. Guesthouse rooms available. Happy hour 9AM-9PM! 75 cent beers and $1.75 house spirits. #24-26, Street 136 24 hours Tel: 015-691969 candy_guesthouse@yahoo.com candypp.com

Dream Bar

A/c corner bar a block off the riverfront. Hostesses, music, pool table and drinks with a somewhat more relaxed, easy going feel than similar places. Chat with mates, play some Connect-4 with the girls, watch the game on TV, shoot some pool...up to you. Hungry? Just ask, they’ll order in for you. #38Eo, Street 118, corner of Street 5, a block off the riverfront , Phnom Penh, Cambodia (map - riverfront area) 3:00PM - 3:00AM Tel: 023-991369

Flora Bar

Hostess bar on Street 136, just 20 meters off the riverfront in the heart of the riverfront dining and shopping area. Fully air-conditioned bar with lots of friendly ladies to keep you company. Full bar - beer, wines, spirits, cocktails, lad\y drinks. Lots of games. #5, Street 136 4:00PM - Late Tel: 012-366610

Foreign Correspondents Club of Cambodia

A “Mexican gringo bar,” a.k.a. ‘Hurley’s Place’. Friendly riverfront bar set amongst several bars and restaurants whose curbside seating blur into one another. Good company. Full bar, cold beer, spirits, the works often including a selection of premium tequilas. Great Mexican food. Fresh salsa and tortillas made daily. #347, Sisowath Quay

Bar/Restaurant: Intl This is the famous FCC - still as much a journalist’s meeting place as a popular tourist/expat bar and restaurant. Located on the second floor of a beautiful old Colonial era building, the FCC’s open balcony provides a spectacular, sweeping view of the Tonle Sap and Mekong Rivers. The FCC kitchen offers a good selection of contemporary, moderne, and mainstream western dishes as well as some of the best wood-fired over pizza in town. Photo shows and exhibitions. Delivery. Bookshop. Fresco Delicatessen on the ground floor. Visa/MC #363, Sisowath Quay 7:00AM - 12:00mid Tel: 023-724014

Cathouse

Freebird

Cantina

Bar/Restaurant A businessmen’s favorite since the days of UNTAC. Friendly, welcoming neighborhood pub atmosphere with lots of hostesses. Two pool tables. A couple of TVs showing movies and sporting events. Big selection of western dishes. Corner of Street 51 and Street 118 4:00PM - Late

Cyclo Bar

Bar/Restaurant: French, Western, International Welcoming corner bar at the Cyclo Hotel, Café and Bar. Comfortable, airy streetfront bar and air-conditioned café behind serving western, French and Khmer dishes. Full bar, cold beer, draft, spirits, cocktails and a wine selection. Pool table. #50, Street 172 7:00AM- Midnight Tel: 023-992128

Restaurant/Pub Popular, extraordinarily comfortable a/c bar and restaurant with a friendly neighborhood bar ambiance. Nice wooden bar and comfortable seating, good conversation and a generally convivial place. Offering a good selection of American, Mexican and other western foods. Excellent service, always with a smile. Huge music selection. Hook ups and wifi. Efficient, reliable home delivery. #69, Street 240 7:00AM - 11:00PM Tel: 023-224712 fcc_pp@online.com.kh fcccambodia.com

Heart of Darkness

Bar/Club One of the most well-known bars in Cambodia, drawing a mix of tourists, locals and expats. Very stylish place,

sporting a Khmer-baroque flare that’s now common in Phnom Penh but had its genesis here at the Heart. Feeling much more the club than a bar these days, there’s music, dancing, cocktails, beer, pool table, continuing till near dawn. Busiest after midnight. Packed sardine-tight on Friday and Saturday evenings. Warning: There have been several violent incidents at the Heart over the last few years. Some embassies have warned against visiting the Heart. #26, Street 51 7:00PM - Very Late

K-West Brasserie-Bar

Restaurant/Bar: International Trendy, stylish, comfortable riverfront restaurant and bar on the ground floor of the Amanjaya Hotel sporting a relaxed fusion décor with hard-wood floors and modern art around the walls. Long, comfortable bar with a picture-window view of the riverfront. Fully air-conditioned. Full bar offering a good cocktail menu, draft beer, a wine selection and happy hour (6PM-8PM) specials. Also serving a wide range of contemporary Asian and European cuisine at moderate prices. Great place for all occasions - business, family or leisure. Take away. Visa/MC/AMEX #1, Sisowath Quay 6:30AM - Midnight Tel: 023-214747

Riverhouse Lounge

Cocktail Lounge/Restaurant Elegant upscale cocktail lounge featuring a great view overlooking the river. A very popular place, one of the city’s top club venues. The place to be late night. International a la carte menu, extensive wine list, single malt whiskeys, Cuban cigars. Dj’s everyday and special guest DJs on the weekends. Private VIP room, billiards, movies, air-con. Club atmosphere, open late on weekends. Visa/MC/AE #6, Street 110 4:00PM - 2:00AM Tel: 023-220180

Scoop Bistro & Bar

Restaurant: Fine French and Italian Contemporary elegance , excellent food and a brilliant wine selection distinguish Scoop as one of the most exciting new additions to the Phnom Penh dining scene. A wine selection to be envied, listing over 50 imported wines - French, Italian, Australian, New Zealand, Portuguese and more. Also sporting a similarly comprehensive cocktail menu and a choice of fine spirits. Serving an good selection of innovative contemporary European cuisine as well as traditional French and Italian favorites. Located in front of the InterContinental Phnom Penh Hotel. Closed on Sunday. Visa/MC #296, Mao Tse Toung Blvd 11:00AM - Midnight Tel: 023-424457

Sharky Bar

Restaurant/Pub One of the most popular bars in Phnom Penh. Men’s pub atmosphere. Happening night scene. Full bar, cocktails, shots, the works. Three pool tables, classic rock, lots and lots of friendly females. Big screen TV with all major sporting events. Balcony and indoor seating. Comfortable bar seating. Full kitchen. Great Tex/Mex, burgers, steaks and Thai food. Hearty portions at reasonable prices. #126, Street 130 6:00PM - late sharkysofcambodia.com

69 Bar

Bar Happening little hostess bar nestled amongst a cluster of bars and pubs along Street 136 just off the riverfront. The priorities are girls, music, dancing, drink and girls, in that order. A place for fun. If sport and hostess bars are what you’re looking for, 69 Bar is recommended. #15, Street 136, just off the riverfront 5:00PM - Late

Theary’s Bar & Restaurant

Bar and Restaurant Street 136 bar and restaurant just a block off the riverfront. Fully airconditioned bar and comfortable curbside seating. Full bar, draft beer, spirits, lots of friendly hostesses. Flat screen TV with sports, music and movies. Pool table. Happy hour 5PM - 8PM. Full kitchen, serving western, Asian, Khmer and Thai dishes including western breakfast. #31, Street 136, a block off the riverfront, corner of Street 19 7:00AM - Late Tel: 017-859318

Topaz Piano Bar

Restaurant/Piano Bar Upscale piano bar and lounge at Topaz’s new location on Norodom. Fashionable but comfortable lounge atmosphere with nightly live entertainment. Good selection of cocktails and spirits, one of the deepest wine cellars in Phnom Penh and a walk-in humidor stocking the finest imported cigars. Visa/MC/AMEX #182, Norodom Blvd 11:00AM - Midnight Tel: 023-221622

Top Ten Bar

Bar Booming hostess bar on Street 104 with the emphasis on dancing, music. Bar and dancing on the ground floor, bar, dance floor. Fully air-conditioned. Reasonably priced drinks. #17, Street 104 Noon - 5:00AM Tel: 012-249997

Velkommen Inn

Restaurant/Bar: Western/Scandinavian Welcoming, comfortable hotel restaurant and bar on Street 104 just off the riverfront, set amongst a cluster of bars and pubs. Full bar, draft beer, spirits, friendly people and good conversation. Unique imported Scandinavian spirits such as Linie Aquavit on the top shelf.

Lone Star Saloon

Bar/Restaurant: American New bar and restaurant right around the corner from the Street 51 entertainment area, serving up a friendly Texas bar atmosphere and a selection down home good Tex/Mex and American bar food - Baja-style fish tacos, Chicken Fried Steaks, burgers, sandwiches and more. Happy, efficient service, cold beer and complete selection spirits including Jim, Jack, José... #16, Street 172 (Between Norodom and 51), Phnom Penh, Cambodia 8:00AM - Midnight

Love Orange Club & Coffee

Club/Bar Street 240 club and café - coffeeshop/ restaurant by day (Khmer and & Coffee Western food, kitchen closes at 10PM), Cambodian nightclub by night. Very welcoming to foreigners. One of the few Cambodian clubs in town serving a wide selection of cocktails and offering happy hours. DJ’d music, R&B, rap, hiphop, the works. Dancing till very late. #32, Street 240, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (map - Street 240) 8:00AM - 4:30PM Tel: 012-717666

Nay Nay Star Bar

Bar/Restaurant Stylish, little hostess bar on Street 102 just off the riverfront. A/c bar, draft beer, full bar, cocktails, lots of friendly hostesses, sports TV and Western food including some Russian and French specialties. Guesthouse upstairs. #5Eo, Street 102 3:00PM - 2:00AM

Nordic House

Restaurant/Bar/Guesthouse: Scandinavian/Asian/Western Guesthouse, bar and restaurant in the heart of the very popular Street 136 bar scene just off the riverfront. Full bar, draft beer, lots of spirits (including Linie Aquavit,) all very affordable. Also offering a good selection of reasonably priced meals and drinks - lots of western dishes and a few very nicely done home-made Scandinavian specialties. Guesthouse rooms available. Visa/MC #22, Street 136, just off the riverfront, 7:00AM - Midnight Tel: 023-998676 nordic-cambodia.com

Oasis Bar

Bar Fine little hostess bar on the strip of Street 136 hostess bars just off the riverfront. Rreasonably priced drinks, draft beer and some pretty good music. Comfortable and fully air-conditioned. Stop in as you bar hop up the street. #3Eo, Street 136 4:00PM - 2:00AM Tel: 092-409177 oasisphnompenh.com

136 Bar

Bar Popular, laid-back hostess bar on the very popular Street 136 set amongst several bars and pubs and right next to the happening 69 Bar. Lots of friendly hostesses, good music, relaxed atmosphere, bar games and a good selection of beers, spirits and cocktails all make for a fun place to while away the evening. #17, Street 136 5:00PM - Late

The Walkabout Pub

24 hr Restaurant/Bar: Intl Very popular, well-known, reasonably priced bar/restaurant in a mid-range on the ground floor of the Walkabout Guesthouse. Full bar, full menu, pool table, all major sporting events on TV. $80 pool competition every Tuesday. One of the few western restaurants open after 2:00AM. Very popular ‘Jokers Wild’ on Friday evening s. Giant screen TV and two more pool tables upstairs at the FC Walkabout. ATM in front of restaurant. Visa Streets 174 & 51 24 hours Tel: 023-211715 walkabout@online.com.kh walkabouthotel.com

Queen Bar

Bar Fully air-conditioned hostess bar just 50 meters off the riverfront. Full bar, cold beer and spirits, free pool table and big screen projection sports TV, good music and, of course, lots of friendly hostesses to help keep you entertained. #32EO, Street 118 4:00PM - Late Tel: 012-870698

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Bar If classic rock is your thing, this is the place for you. Sporting the best collection of classic rock vinyls in Cambodia - over 1000 discs - a great sound system and Mr. Jun spinning a brilliant selection of classics and choice B-sides, the Zeppelin Café is a rock lover’s heaven. Full bar and pub grub (Chinese dumplings!) Occasional live music. Consistently open very late. Highly recommended. #109C, Street 51, next to Walkabout Hotel , Phnom Penh, Cambodia (map - Street 51) 5:00PM - 4:00AM Tel: 012-881181

Bar: Live Music The most consistent rock and roll venue in town, delivering up live blues and rock and roll Monday through Saturday. Music starts at 9:30 or so. Full bar. #3, Street 118 (just off Sisowath Quay), 6:00PM - Late

Restaurant/Bar: International Popular riverfront-area bar and restaurant on Street 104 offering a large menu of Western, Indonesian, Thai, Chinese and international fare. Imported Australian steaks. Burgers, soups, salads. Well-stocked bar, a/c and one of the best pool tables in Phnom Penh (slate). 9-ball is the game. 24hr live satellite sports. Serving food and drinks all night long. Western management. The mid-range Tonle Sap Guesthouse upstairs. Spend $5 and get free Wifi. #4-7Eo, Street 104 24 hours Tel: 023-986722 tonlesapguesthouse.com

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Pickled Parrot

Bar & Club

Bar/Restaurant: Western/Asian Fully air-conditioned bar and restaurant on the ground floor of The Winking Frog Hotel. Top-notch, fully outfitted bar with cold beer, draft, wine, cocktails and a selection of spirits. Big menu of western, Khmer, Thai and Asian favorites. Steaks, burgers, Tom Yum, Nachos and lots more. Live music Friday and Saturday evenings and into the night. Wifi Hotspot and conveniently placed powerpoints for your laptop, even along the bar. #128, Sothearos blvd 24 Hours Tel: 099 801548 thewinkingfrog@yahoo.com thewinkingfrog.com

Pub This is the famous Martini’s. A legend since the days of UNTAC. Their ad reads, ”Bored, lonely, hungry. We have everything you need!” and that just about sums it up. Lots and lots of bar girls. Generous drinks. Dancing inside the disco, open air restaurant with giant screen TV outdoors. #45, Street 95 7:00PM - 3:00AM martini-cambodia.com

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Good restaurant selection of western dishes including all the favorites and several very nicely prepared Scandinavian specialties. #23, Street 104 7:00AM - Late Tel: 092-177710

Chinese New Year

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Chinese New Year will begin on 14 February 2010 which marks the start of the Year of the Tiger. The year will be 4708 on the Chinese Calendar. Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival. Chinese New Year is the main Chinese festival of the year and it is not a religious event. We explain some of the traditions and stories linked to this celebration. As the Chinese use the Lunar calendar for their festivals the date of Chinese New Year changes from year to year. The date corresponds to the new moon (black moon) in either late January or February. Traditionally celebrations last for fifteen days, ending on the date of the full moon. In China the public holiday lasts for three days and this is the biggest celebration of the year.

The Year of the Tiger is here...

The Chinese calendar is different from that used in the United Kingdom. It is made up of a cycle of twelve years, each of them being named after an animal. This is very like our signs of the zodiac. Some people believe that people born in a particular year such as the year of the Dog will have some of the characteristics of that animal. To find out which animals make up the Chinese zodiac and which one you are supposed to be like, click here and put in your birthday.

There are several legends about how animal names were chosen for the years. Read one of the stories here. Over a sixth of the people in the world celebrate Chinese New Year. Customs vary in different parts of the world, but everywhere the main idea is the same. It is a time to remember the family and wish everyone peace and prosperity in the coming year. Find out more about the customs.

The Chinese New Year Customs Chinese New Year is a time when families get together to celebrate. It is also a special time to remember members of the family who have died. In the days coming up to New Year every family buys presents, decorations, food, new clothes and people have their hair cut. Houses are cleaned from top to bottom. The aim is to sweep out any bad luck from the old year and clear the way for good luck. However, it is bad luck to clean on New Years Day itself. Families put lights up outside their homes, rather like our Christmas lights. Doors and windows are often newly painted in red. On New Years Eve decorations made from red and gold paper are hung down the doors to bring good luck. These are marked with messages of good fortune such as happiness, prosperity and long life. These mostly have four Chinese characters. These are called Hui Chun. The man in the photograph is writing a message for a customer at his stall. The colour red is chosen for two reasons. The first is because red is a lucky colour and the second because it is supposed to frighten off the monster Nian who is thought to come on New Years Eve. The colour gold represents wealth. Families also decorate their homes with lanterns and put stickers on things in their homes. Everyone comes together for dinner which is a feast. A popular food is ‘jiaozi’ which are dumplings boiled in water. These dumplings are prepared on New Years Eve and served right after midnight with garlic-soy sauce. A coin is often hidden in one of them. It is thought to be lucky to be the person who finds the coin. The dumplings are shaped like gold and silver bars in the hope that they will bring good luck and good fortune. It is believed that the spirits of the family’s ancestors are also at the meal and food is prepared for them

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The Red Lucky Packet

The Dragon Dance

The Lantern

The Tiger Dance

After dinner the family sit up playing card games or board games such as Chinese chess. Every light is supposed to be kept on until midnight when there are fireworks and firecrackers which are meant to scare off evil spirits. Early on New Years Day children receive lucky red packets called ‘Hong Bao’ containing sweets or money. Chinese children love these.They are usually given them by their parents or grandparents, but it is considered rude to open the envelopes in front of the person who has given it. Again the red colour symbolises good luck and wealth. They often have a picture of a fish them as the Chinese word for fish sounds the same as the word ‘plentiful’.

Xin Nian Hao!

The Jiaozi Food

The Lantern Festival The celebrations end on the fifteenth day with ‘The Festival of Lanterns’. Everywhere is decorated with lanterns of different sizes and in the streets there is music and dancing. The making of lanterns in China is a tradition which goes back 500 years. Red lanterns are thought of as lucky.

Later on the paper seals on the houses are broken, red clothes worn for luck and visits are made to family and friends. It is a good time to be friendly to others and forget old arguments. People greet each other by saying ‘Kung Hei Fat Choy!’, which means Happy New Year!

The Lion Dance

The Dragon Dance

Street celebrations often include a traditional lion dance which is thought to bring good luck. There are usually two dancers. One acts as the head and the other the body. They dance to a drum, cymbals and a gong. On the head of the lion is mirror so that evil spirits will be frightened away by their own reflections. As the lion runs along the streets he begins to visit different places. On his way he meets another person, the ‘Laughing Buddha’ who is dressed in monk’s robes and a mask. He teases the lion with a fan made of banana-leaves which makes the lion jump around.

There are also processions in the streets. These are normally led by a dragon, which is a symbol of good fortune and power. The dragon model always includes the colours red, gold and green. It is supported by a team of dancers and weaves its way round the streets collecting money from houses.

The lion dancers need to be very fit. As the lion moves from place to place he looks for some green vegetables such as lettuce which are hung above the doors of houses or businesses. Hidden in the leaves is a red packet of money. The lion eats the lettuce and red packet. He then scatters lettuce leaves to symbolize a fresh start for the new year and the spreading of good luck.

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FUNDEMENTAL-LIST STYLE Essential of Chin-Hsun “Ken” Tsai

FOR-HIM Fashion Tie shows a man’s taste. Every man should have a tie and I have more than 50 ties. I would say they are all my favorites. How did I choose to buy them? A good tie should be selected based on brand (Calvin Klein, my favorite), material, quality, and design. Most of my ties are with solid color or with abstract design. In the pictures, these are the most frequent one I picked to wear for wedding photo shooting, working, or important banquet.

31 Apple iPhone 3Gs iPhone is definitely the best phone I ever use. It keeps me updated and connected with Internet. I can easily share my pictures with people and writing messages on line anywhere and anytime.

Watches This watch is as basic as it sounds; every man should have a status quo watch. I usually wear my watch to places like work, events, or even when hanging out at a friend’s house.

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Two of my favorite watches are made by the designers like Kenneth Cole and Seiko offer plenty of great looking watches that fall into the moderate, but reasonable, price range. Another nice benefit of stainless steel is its neutrality. I believe watch should look good with virtually any casual to semi-formal outfit. For examples, if your watch is yellow, orange or purple, your potential clothing options will be limited. You should also stay away from anything too gaudy; if your watch has diamonds or cubic zirconia, it goes without saying that it’ll look over-the-top.

Nikon D300 & Fujifilm S5 Pro Frequent used lens: Nikon 35mm F2.0 Nikon 85mm F1.8 Tokina ATX-535 PRO DX 50-150mm F2.8 (for Portraits) Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX 11-16mm F2.8 (Super Wide Angle for Landscape) Two of my great passions in life are travel and photography. I believe that travel broadens one’s view of the world. Experiencing other cultures, meeting people from other communities and other countries and seeing the beauty, and sometimes ugliness, of the world has helped me understand that all of our lives are at once interconnected and individual. It has made me better appreciate my own home and culture as well as that of the people I’ve met and the lands I’ve seen and I have become a much more tolerant person as a result. Through my photography I seek to document my own personal experiences, to capture scenes and events as I see them and to share with others the beauty and diversity of the world I’ve seen. As the images of other photographers have inspired me to explore the world, I hope my own contributions will inspire others to do the same. I have loved taking pictures since childhood. In 1998, I got first film SLR for my high school exchange program in America. At that time, I still had no idea what the photography is. Until I purchased my own DSLR, Nikon D50, a used one from eBay in 2006, I started to learn photography on my own by reading many articles online and share experience with my Cambodian friend, Dr. Sothy Eng, who is doing his post-doctor degree at UCLA. Furthermore, I bought Nikon D300 for taking landscape and nature pictures and Fuji S5 Pro, the best camera for portrait and wedding. I would like to position myself as a landscape and nature photographer, but also an event recorder. I take pictures for different cultural events and weddings.

Brand-Emporio Armani and Hummer I bought the Hummer brand sunglasses in America about four years ago because its style is simple and wild just as their cars. I changed the lens to the transition lens which changes color under the sun back in Taiwan. And then I purchased the Emporio Armani brand glasses in Taiwan because its brand name and the sleek style which makes me look more professional and scholarly since I will be a professor in future.

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So...? Super Star: $90.00 Australia

Adidas Jacket: $29.00 Russian Market

Watch: $05.00 Psar Chas Market

Reedbok T-shirt: $15.00 Russian Market

Belt: $8.00 Olympic Market

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Café Sentiment Café/Coffee shop Stylish , café and coffee shop located in the center of town near Phsar Thmey (Central Market.) Snacks, salads, sandwiches, croissants and muffins, fresh squeezed fruit juices a selection of coffees (espresso, latté...,) ice cream Three locations: 1) #128, Monivong, Phnom Penh, Cambodia 2) Sovanna Shopping Mall 3) Street 278 7:00AM - 11:00PM Tel: 023-221922 Café Yejj Restaurant: Western Quiet, cozy bistro style cafe 20 meters from the Russian Market, serving western cuisine and an excellent selection of coffees. An great place to escape the dust and bustle of shopping at the Russian Market. Streetside café seating and air-conditioned, cushioned comfort upstairs. Good pasta dishes, wide selection of panini, wraps and fabulous cheesecake, tantalizing pastas, crisp salads, choice of burritos, chilled lassis and more. Open everyday. #170, Street 450 7:30AM - 9:00PM Tel: 012-543360 Chocolate by The Shop Chocolate shop/Confectionery A chocoholic’s dreams. A big selection of Belgian chocolates made in Cambodia - pralines, truffles, bars, bon bons and lots more. Also ice creams, cakes, coffee, teas, shakes and cocktails. Indoor and pleasant al fresco seating. Great place to bring the kids for a treat. Closed at 4PM on Sundays. #35, Street 240 8:00AM - 7:00PM Tel: 023-998639 Cup Coffee Time Open : 7 am to 9 pm. Tel : 092 227 822 #24E0, Street 266 E-Mart Coffee Time Open : 6 am to 11 pm Tel: 012 789 900 #133, Street 15 Conner 144 CoCa buy 1 get 1 free Samurai K Coffee Coffee, and favorite foods...comfortable seats. Time Open : From 6 am to 8 pm Soft drink 6 glass free 1 glass Tel: 015 821 984 #Street 214 Garden Center Café Time Open : 7am to 9:30pm. Tel : 092 42 99 68 # 4 Eo Street 57

Coffee Korner Restaurant/Café: Western/Asian Corner coffee shop and restaurant conveniently located near the Russian Market. A good place to take a break from shopping. Comfortable indoor and curbside seating with a good view. Good selection of coffees (espresso, latte, etc.), frappes, smoothies and fresh juices. Serving snacks and main dishes with both western and Cambodian choices. Sandwiches, salads, luk lok, amok, green curry, hot dogs, chicken fingers and more. #174, Street 155 7:30AM - 10:00PM Tel: 012-867667 Java Café and Gallery Café/Restaurant: International Genial gallery ambiance. Brilliant selection of coffees, teas and muffins. Nice selections of salads, sandwiches made to order on homemade bread, faji- tas, lots of veg dishes and all-day breakfasts including omelets, pancakes, French toast, muesli and more. Indoor gallery seating and airy balcony seating overlooking the park. Changing art and photo exhibitions. Loyal expat following. #56, Sihanouk 7:00AM - 10:00PM Tel: 023-987420 javaarts.org Fat Boy Submarine sandwich shop New submarine sandwich shop near Sharkey Bar on Street 130. Serving up the best American style subs in town, generously made-to-order on fresh baked just-like-home breads and rolls. Imported roast beef, turkey, ham, salami, Italian subs, tuna salad, cheeses and a big selection of sauces and addons. Check out the Fat Boy sub packing a full kilo of meat. Salads and side. #124, Street 130 Tel: 012-704500 M Cafe Make your life tasty. Provide great homemade food at easy to find location in central in Phnom Penh. Choose from a grat choice of dishes for breakfast, lunch or dinner. # 262 ,Street: 262 Monivong Blvd Tel: 012 60 80 89 Open : 06:30am-10:30pm mcafekhmer.com Promenade and Mini Mart Café Time Open : 24 hours Tel: 023 430 581, 023 430 580 # Sokimex Gas Station 24, Street National Road 5. PARK Café Time Open : 24 Hours Tel: 012 232 823 # 28, Street Monivong Company Details : Head Quar Park Café Sovanna. Br-2.Sihanouk Br-3.Sovanna Br-4.Monivong.

Le Jardin Café and Ice Cream Very family friendly place, wonderful for young children and parents. Large, enclosed outdoor cafe in the gardened front yard of a Boeung Keng Kang 1 villa. Lots of room for the kids to run and play - sand box, tree house and comfortable shaded seating areas for Mom and Dad. Serving western breakfasts, soups and sandwiches, dinner, tapas, fresh juices and a good choice of crepes and very popular homemade ice creams. Full bar with cocktails and a nice wine selection. Available for birthday parties. Sunday closed at 8:00PM. Closed Mondays. #16, Street 360 8:00AM - 10:00PM Tel: 011-815525 Triple 8 Mart Time Open : From 8am to 12pm. Tel: 012 610 222 # 78, Street 108. Ben Café Serve Italian cafe & many kinds of special drink ,Special fast food, breakfast, lunch & dinner, Comfortable place with VIP rooms. Tel: 012 299 900 # 173, Street 132, Teuk Laak I, Toul Kork Lunch Box the Gourmet Sandwich Bar Cafes & Coffee Shop Asian Restaurant Western & International Restaurant Bar & Pub Tel: 092 553 743 #14, Lovieem St. 282 Amara Spa Oil Body Massage, Body Crub, Body mud, Body day khmer Traditional massage, package for him and her, Female and Mail Facial. Foot massage, Jacuzzi and stem. Time Open : 11:00 am to 11:00 pm Tel: 023 998 730 # Sisovath, Street : 110 spa@hotelcara.com Sunset Café Espresso, Cappuccino, Cookies, Japanese food (kushiage,Curry rice,Zaru soba), Japanese Liqueur (Sake,Shouchu) Close:Thursday Tel: 016 781 361 Preah Sihanouk ,near Golden Lion roundabout, Opposite Fortuna Hotel

WHERE CAN I FIND... Vero Media Design Graphic Design / Website Desig Indoor Shopping Advertising Scooter Mobile Advertising Media Production Advertising Russia Blvd. No. 128D Opposite of Royal University of Phnom Penh Tel: 023 30 50 70 info@veromediadesign.com veromediadesign.com Jolly Shoes, Clothes, Dresses, All accessories kids from new born to 15 years old Street Kampuchea krom No. 108-110 2nd floor Sovanna Shopping Center No. 175 A Mao Tse Tong Tel: 012 655 117 contact@jollycambodia.com jollycambodia.com PHOTOGRAPHY Wedding, Ceremony, Commercial, Photo Printing. No. 689 Eo, Monivong Blvd Tel: 015 87 8888 ( Chhong ) Tel: 012 801 902 ( Heng ) Monument Extensive range of new Englishlanguage books in town including recent releases and section on Asia, Cambodia, travel, cuisine, design and management. Good Children’s section as well as a wide choice of magazines and newspapers. Open from: 7: 30am - 8: 00pm Tel: 023 217 617 Street 111 Norodom Blvd I Ching Decor Boutique interior design shop offering advice on architectural work and interior design, as well as providing custom-made furniture , home accessoriesl, kitchenware, lighting and bedroom suities.

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Age Erasers The number of years younger you will look if you make sure you eat at least five portions of vegetables perday.

Ingestion = Pain Prevention When we ingest food, our body can ignore some levels of pain due to our psychological hand-wiring - think lollypop from the doctor. Thankfully, scientists at the university of Chicago have found that it doesn’t have to come from a high calorie sugary treat; 500ml of water is enough to stop you dispensing 500ml of tears.

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Anti-ageing creams containing Alpha Hydrroxy Acids (AHAs) will make you look older. The US Cancer Prevention Coalition found AHAs strip the skin’s protective layer, increasing the risk of sun damage.

With a daily portion of broccoli, says the American Academy of Otolaryy gology found. They found that folic acid in green vegetables cuts hearing loss by as much as 20%

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Cuts your risk of kidney stones by 45%. Men are four times more likely to suffer a stone than women.

Grab yourself a bunch to squash diabetes. Researchers at the University of Texas found that resveratrol, a molecule in the skin of these juicy, healthful wonders will help to control the illness. According to research published in the journal Endocrinology, diabetes can decrease life expectancy by up to eight years. So, when it comes to grape expectations, make sure you’re part of the bunch that lives longer.

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The percentage increase in the number of Alzheimer’s patients expected by 2050. out solution is to swap your butter for an olive oil spread. Rutgers University scientists found that a compound called oleocanthal in the oil slows down changes in the brain that lead to the disease. Your’re also swapping ‘bad’ sat fats for ‘good’ monounsaturated fats.

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Looking to break into the modeling biz wasn’t always Tyra’s dream, but became a passion after all the research dedication. Is modeling YOUR dream? Here are some of Tyra’s tips on how to prepare for your modeling career. 1. Pick a favorite model and study them. Everything from the way they turn their head to their fierce runway walk. 2. Snapshots. You MUST have a beauty shot - from the neck up - before going anywhere. Have a friend with a nice camera take one in black and white! Check out an example of Tyra’s beauty shot to the right. 3. Study, Study, Study. As Tyra always says on America’s Next Top Model, you need to know everything from fashion designers, photographers, supermodels, and all in between.

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100 feel-good tips 1. Perk Me Up Curl your lashes. Eyes look brighter when lashes are curled, because you see more of the whites. Beauity

Smooth Like Butter Exfoliating can keep your skin looking healthy, by helping you to shed dead surface skin cells. Exfoliate in the shower daily with new DOVE Gentle Exfoliating Body Wash with Nutrim Moisture. This breaktrough formula has 100% natural moisturizer that can nourish deep down.

3. Hide and Seek Apply self-tanner on your legs to minimize the contrast between blue or red leg veins and your skin.straitegy. Dermatologists say that the best beauty tip around is to use the gentlest cleanser you can find-and use it sparingly.Blow-dying your hair upside down for about 10 minutes will help add more volume and make your hair look bouncy.into foundation and rub it over the smudget area. or body, and the change take only about five seconds to accomplish.

Put your Best Face Forward The cold winter weather can leave your skin looking dry and feeling dull. Make time to apply a deep clean mask to detoxify and remove impurities such as OLAY’s Purifying Mud Cleaser.

5. Quick Skin Prep Jump right to moisturizing. Skip cleanser and toner, and give yourself more even-toned, hydrated and protected skin by using OLAY Definity color with SP 15. 6. Sandal-Ready Shape uneven nails by filing them straight across the tops, then smooth feet with a mixture of salt and lotion or olive oil. Rinse, dry and polish nails. 7. Outsmart the Sun Even on days that feel cold and appear cloudy, the sun can still damage our skin. To make sure your skin’s protected and help rverse the appearance of sun damage, use a daily moisturizer year-round, such as Skin Renew Anti-Sun-Damage daily moisture lotion SPF 28 by GARNIER NUTRITIONISTE.

Choose Wisely if soap and water is your regimen, you may want to rethink your straitegy. Dermatologists say that the best beauty tip around is to use the gentlest cleanser you can find-and use it sparingly.

9. Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize, As weather conditions change, so should your skincare routine. To combat the 5 symptons of winter skin-dryness, discomfort, flaking, roughness and itchiness-try AVEENO Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion. 10. Straight Ahead Work your nail file in one direction. Filing back and forth will cause the nail’s delicate keratin layers to peel away from each other. 11. Tame Unruly Eyebrows For a quick fix, apply some hairspray to an eyelash applicator. Comb through the eyesbows to achieve desired effect and let dry naturally. 12. It’s Better in French... Because it accentuates nail tips, a French manicure visually extends your fingers. 13. Let Your Inner Beauty Shine! Doing something nice for someone esle makes you feel good. Treat the man in your life to the gift of fragrance with STESON COLOGNE. 14. Don’t Go Flat Blow-dying your hair upside down for about 10 minutes will help add more volume and make your hair look bouncy.

15. So Shiny Look for hair masks meant for nightmare use. Your’ll save time and get beautiful resutls. Eye Matter Stick with three express moves. Tame brows, apply highlighter and slick on black mascara.

17. Right Tool Using the right brushes and application tools for cosmetics is key to making the products go on the way they were intended and to give you the look that you want.

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27. Number 2 Use pencils. With more than 1.5 milion pens discarded every year, choose refillable lead pencils when shopping for school supplies. 28. Oh, Sunny Day! Make good use of a sunny day and line-dry your laundry. Beauity

29. Recycle Be choosy when printing. Put a basket next to your printer for paper that still has one good side and reuse what’s i there before opening a new package. 30. Homegrown Visit the nearest farmers’ market and stock up on locally grown friits veggies. You’ll suppoort local farmers and reduce pollution from long distance transportation of food at the same time. 31. Light Out Before leaving the office each night save energy by turning off your computer and monitor. 18. Meltproof Make up Opt for feather-light formulations. The less makeup you put on, the less you have to worry about it sliding around. 19. Runaway Lipstick Nothing spoils a put-together look like lip color that doesn’t stay between the lines. Instead of wiping away the color, dip a clean cotton swab into foundation and rub it over the smudget area. 20. Eyebrow Overload If you used too much pencil or powder on your brows, there’s an easy way to get rid of the Groucho Marx effect: Dip a clean toothbrush in losse powder and run it through your bows, then set with a brow gel. 21. Keep Your Skin Hydrated Apply a rich body lotion immediately after showering. A favorite is VASELINE Clinical Thearpy, a prescription strength lotion and help heal dry skin.

Bubble Trouble If bubbles pop up in your polish, here’s how to beat the bumps. Dip the pad of your finger into polish remover and smooth over the bubbled area. Then apply a new topocoat.

23. Lift Limp Locks Get a fabulous haircut that allows you to switch your part. Your hair will have more body, and the change take only about five seconds to accomplish. 24. Cure the Morning Rush Splash cold water on your face to energize your skin; it will feel invigorating. Cold water instantly tones and tightens your skin. 25. Rosy Don’t skip blush; makeup artists say it’s the most underrated beauty product for waking up the face.

File it Away Smooth your dry, cracked heels and rough calluses easily and inexpensively by filling down the tough skin with a heavy emery board, and keep skin hydrated with a gentle moisturizer from EUCERIN.

32. Cover it up Forgo fabric book socks and reuse grocery-store paper bag to cover textbooks instead. 33. Short and Sweet It may be tempting to unwind at day’s end with a long shower, but conserve water by keeping it short and then relax with a good book or a long walk. 34. Say No to Brown Bags Buy a fun lucnh box for your child that he can use all year round. Even your middle of high schooler can bring and insulated lunch box. It’s cheaper in the long run, and you’ll waste less paper. >>>move on next issue...

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AIRLINES Malaysia Airlines 172 Monivong Boulevard Tel: 023 218 923 Royal Khmer Airlines 36B Mao Tse Tung Boulevard Tel: 023 994 502 Shanghai Air 19 Street 106 Tel: 023 723 999 Siem Reap Airways 61 A Street 214 Tel: 023 722 545 Silk Air 313 Sisowath Quay Tel: 023 426 808 Thai Airways 294 Mao Tse Tung Boulevard Tel: 023 214 359 Vietnam Airlines 41 Steet 214 Tel: 023 363 396 Philippine Airlines 333B, Preah Monivong Tel: 023 219 161

Cambodia Angkor Air 206A, Norodom Tel: 023 6666 7868 Royal Khmer Airlinest 36B Mao Tse Tung Boulevard Tel: 023 994 502 Singapore Airlines 313, Sisowath, Himawari Hotel Tel: 023 426 807 Indochina Airlines 36B, Mao Tse Toung (St. 245) Tel: 023 994 502-3 Cambodia Online Travel Distributor for Amadeus CRS, providing free 2-3, Street 118, Phsar Thmei II Tel: 023 218 422 Cebu Pacific Airways PSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office 333B, Monivong Boulevard Tel: 023 219 161 Jia Yi Airline Services P05, Yothapol Khemarak Phomin (St. 271) Tel: 023 210 097-8

Air Asia 66 Mao Tse Tung Boulevard Tel: 023 356 011 Angkor Airways 32 Norodom Boulevard Tel: 023 222 056 Bangkok Airways 61 A Street 214 Tel: 023 722 545 China Airlines 32 Norodom Boulevard Tel: 023 222 393 Dragon Air 168 Monireth Boulevard Tel: 023 424 300 Eva Air 298 Mao Tse Tung Boulevard Tel: 023 219 911 Jet Star Asia 333B Monivong Boulevard Tel: 023 220 909 Koran Air F3- RO3 254 Monivong Boulevard Tel: 023 224 047/8 Lao Airlines 58C Sihanouk Boulevard Tel: 023 216 563

ATM ANZ Royal ATM ANZ Royal Main Branch 20 Kramuon Sar (Corner of street 67) ANZRoyal Chbar Ampov Branch # 35, National Road #1 ATM - Lucky Burger Monivong No 219 BC, Monivong Blvd, ATM - Parkway Square #113, Mao Tse Tong Blvd, St 245 ATM - Lucky Bright Restaurant #H5 (Eo,E1,E2) Norodom Blvd ANZ Royal Teuk Thla Branch 1E0 & 1E1, Street 110A ATM - Total Phsar Thmey Corner of st. 217 & st. 316 ATM - Hagar Soy Milk Factory #1748, National Road 5 ATM - Angkor Thom Book Center #261, Kampuchea Krom Blvd. ATM - The Tamarind #31 Street 240 ATM - Lucky Seven Phnom Penh Centre Corner of Preah Sihanouk Blvd. ATM - Lucky Burger Sihanouk Blvd No 160, Preah Sihanouk Bld 274 ATM - Total Takhmao National Road #2, ATM - Lucky Super Market No 160, Preah Sihanouk Blvd 274 ATM - Pencil Supermarket-Riverside Sisowath Quay Phnom Penh, Cambodia

ATM - Pencil Supermarket-Riverside Sisowath Quay ATM - Pencil Norodom No 15, Samdech Pan 214 ATM - Paragon Supermarket No 12, Street 214 ATM - Happy Market #268, St. 182, Sangkat Teuk Laak III ACLEDA Bank Tel: +855 (0)12 545 668, +855 (0)15 900 341 Email: ckm.bm@acledabank.com.kh Beung Trabek Branch Tel: +855 (0)12 274 999, +855 (0)15 900 241 Chom Chao Branch Tel: +855 (0)15 800 844 Dangkor Branch Tel: +855 (0)12 545 663, +855 (0)15 900 251 Daun Penh Branch Tel: +855 (0)12 545 664, +855 (0)15 900 253 Meanchey Branch Tel: +855 (0)12 473 999, +855 (0)15 900 314 Phsar Doem Thkauv Branch Tel: +855 (0)15 600 414 Russey Keo Branch Tel: +855 (0)12 545 661, +855 (0)15 900 369 Russey Keo II Branch Tel: +855 (0)15 800 679 Steung Meanchey Branch Tel: +855 (0)12 426 999, +855 (0)15 900 373 Steung Meanchey II Branch Tel: +855 (0)15 700 877 Tuol Kork Branch Tel: +855 (0)15 900 198

Cambodian Public Bank Nº. 23, Kramuon Sar (St. 114) Tel(855) 23 222 880-2 www.campubank.com.kh Phnom Penh Main Branch Ground & 1st Floor, Campu Bank Building Tel(855) 23 214 111 Olympic Branch N° 267, Sihanouk Blvd Tel(855) 23 222 860-2 Chbar Ampov Branch Nº 586-587AB, National Road No 1 Tel(855) 23 997 976-8 Monivong Branch Nº 419, Street 93 Tel(855) 23 992 630-2 ATM Locations: Phnom Penh International Airport, US Embassy SBC Bank - Singapore Banking Corporation Ltd. Tel: 023 211 211 Nº. 68, Samdech Pan (St. 214) Preah Sihanouk Nº. 255, Ekareach Street, Tel: 034 934 228 Monivong Nº. 203Eo, Monivong Boulevard 023 882 878 Nehru Nº. 168GEo, Jawaharlal Nehru (St. 215) Tel: 023 881 322

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What to do when you accidentally put too much chilli in your cooking.

“Help! I’ve made a curry but I got a bit carried away with the chilli – it’s so hot now my family won’t eat it. Is there any way I can rescue it?” Kath

I can empathise – I’ve done the same thing myself, and still do! But all is not lost! What I usually do first is add sugar, which seems to ‘tame’ things. Add a teaspoon first, taste it, then add more if needed. If it’s a Thai curry, add a little fish sauce or soy sauce to balance out the flavour. Or you may try adding more ingredients to your curry to spread out the heat. Remove half the mixture and add more veges and liquid to each half. Extra coconut milk helps keep the flavour, too. The fat in dairy products partly absorbs and neutralises capsaicin (the chemical which makes chilli taste hot). So adding yoghurt or sour cream to your curry, or serving these with it, will also help.

Finally, I found this solution online: add a few pitted black olives. Leave them in the curry for half an hour. Then fish them out and discard. I’ve not tried this, but let me know if you do!

Mushrooms We answers the question ‘should I wash or wipe my mushrooms?’ My husband says you should wash mushrooms as they have dirt on them, but I always thought they went soggy if you wash them. What’s the story?

Paulette Robinson This is an interesting question. I usually just brush or wipe my mushrooms before chopping and cooking, but I thought I had better ask the experts! Mushroom growers Meadow Mushrooms agree with Paulette and me – they recommend simply wiping the mushrooms with a paper towel before cooking. Roger Cook, microbiologist at the New Zealand Food Safety Authority has this to say on the subject: “Mushrooms can be cleaned gently with a damp cloth or a soft-bristle mushroom brush. You can also rinse them under fresh, running water and pat dry with a paper towel. Pay special attention to the underside of the mushroom, because the flesh under the mushroom cap can easily store bacteria and viruses (this is likely to be less of a concern in cultured mushrooms than in wild field mushrooms).

Ask the experts: Water temperature Does the temperature of drinking water have any effect on our bodies?

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“Recently I was told that water hydrates you differently depending on what temperature it is. Some people I know only drink room temperature water because they think chilled water is bad for you because it ‘shocks your system’, which I find hard to believe. Can you please tell me the difference (if any) between ice cold water, warm water and room temperature water in regards to the effect on our bodies?” Carmine

“Cold water tends to pass through the stomach and into the intestine faster but the volume and composition of a drink have a far greater effect on absorption rate than temperature. For athletes, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends that drinks should be cooler than room temperature – around 15-21C. This is because cold drinks have a cooling effect on the body and are more palatable, which helps athletes, or anyone, to drink more. A study of people with swallowing difficulties found that drinking hot water with meals helped move the food down into the stomach more quickly with less swallowing problems compared with cold water. Another study found that drinking cold water may affect some people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I could find no studies on ice cold water ‘shocking’ the body but some people with a sensitive digestive system may find cool rather than ice cold water easier to handle. It’s very individual.

Drinking plenty of water each day is important for good health. Drink it at whatever temperature tastes best to you, and encourages you to drink enough.” Ask the experts: Old fridges How do I get rid of the smell in my old fridge? “I have an old fridge, and it has recently become very smelly. I’ve tried a few home remedies including baking soda in the bottom of the fridge for 6 weeks, and wiping it out with vanilla essence, but even though the fridge now smells pretty, the bad smell is definitely still there underneath the vanilla. How do I get make smells in my fridge go away?” Teresa

Julia Clark, a dietitian at New Zealand Food Safety Authority responds: “If cleaning your fridge with hot soapy water and baking soda hasn’t worked, it is possible the smell is coming from somewhere more difficult to get at. If you have an older fridge, moulds may have built up over time in the cooling system and possibly behind the walls in the fridge. If you think this is the likely problem, try contacting your local whiteware serviceman to see if they do fridge repairs and cleaning. For your own safety, don’t attempt to dismantle and clean the mechanical parts of your fridge yourself! If your fridge is relatively new, check whether it is still under warrantee and contact the manufacturer directly. There may be an inbuilt fault in the cooling system causing mould to build up and produce the off smell. If you have tried cleaning the inside surfaces of your fridge and your local serviceman can’t seem to resolve the problem, it might be worth investing in a new fridge. This just might be the excuse you have been waiting for.”

Recipe Information Portions: makes 12 Time to make: 30 minutes Total cost of all ingredients: $3.00 / $0.25 per serve Healthy

Dairy-free Vegetarian

Ingredients 2 x 100g packets vermicelli bean thread noodles

Vietnamese rice paper rolls

1 large (200g) red capsicum, halved, deseeded, thinly sliced

The perfect technique for making the ultimate healthy snack: rice paper rolls.

2 medium (200g) carrots, peeled, coarsely grated

Instructions

1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh coriander leaves

Step 1 Place noodles in a large heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside to soak for 2 minutes or until softened. Step 2 Drain noodles. Use kitchen scissors to cut into smaller lengths (this will make the noodle mixture easier to combine and divide among rice paper sheets). Step 3 Add remaining ingredients (except rice paper sheets and chilli sauce). Toss to combine. Step 4 Using one sheet of rice paper at a time, dip into a bowl of hot water and soak for 30 seconds or until pliable. Place on a clean chopping board or tea towel. Place some of the noodle mixture below the halfway mark of the round, leaving an edge, and fold in both sides. Securely fold the bottom edge over the filling to enclose, then carefully roll to the end. Repeat with remaining rice paper sheets and filling. Step 5 Arrange on a large serving platter. Serve with sweet chilli sauce.

1 1/2 cups chopped snow pea sprouts

1 fresh long red chilli, finely chopped 4cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, finely grated 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons salt-reduced soy sauce 2 teaspoons fish sauce (optional) 12 x 22cm round rice paper sheets sweet chilli sauce to serve, for dipping

Nutrition Information per serve Energy 1380 kJ (333 Cals) Protein 5.8g Fat - saturated 1.0g Carbohydrates

73.2g

- sugars 6.9g Dietary Fibre

3.1g

Calcium 15mg Iron 1.0mg

Instructions Pour 2 cups of water into a pan and add the rice. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer gently for 10-12 minutes, until the rice is cooked and all the water has evaporated. Healthy

Remove from the heat and stir in the rice vinegar, mirin and castor sugar. Leave the rice to cool. Fluff up with a fork or chopsticks. Lay a sheet of nori shiny side down in the centre of a sushi mat (if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have one, use a clean teatowel). Wet your hands and then pick up a quarter of the rice and spread it across two-thirds of the nori. Flatten the rice down with your hands. Make an indentation along the top end of the rice and spread with a little wasabi. Lay a quarter of your tuna or chicken and salad vegetables across the width. Place your fingers over the filling to hold it in place, then using your thumbs, pick up the nori mat at the end closest to you. Roll it away from you, pressing in the filling gently as you do so. Continue rolling until the filling is encased in nori, using the mat to help. Unroll the mat and repeat with the remaining nori, rice and filling to make 4 rolls in total.

Simple sushi You will find all you need to make sushi in your supermarket. Sushi rice is sold with the other rices and the nori sheets, mirin, wasabi and pickled ginger can be found in the Asian aisle.

Ingredients 1 cup sushi rice (I use Sunrice sushi rice Japanese-style) 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 4 tablespoons rice wine or mirin 1 tablespoon castor sugar

Trim the end of each roll using a sharp wet knife. Cut each roll into 3 equal pieces. Cut each in half at an angle. Serve the sushi with soy sauce, wasabi and pickled ginger. Recipe Information Portions: 4 Time to make: 1 hour 30 minutes (allowing for cooling of the rice) Total cost of all ingredients: $18.07 / $4.51 per serve Low fat Low kilojoule

Nutrition Information per serve Energy

1240 kJ

(299 Cals) Protein

20.0g

Fat

1.3g

- saturated

0.3g

Carbohydrates

50.2g

- sugars

7.4g

Dietary Fibre

3.2g

4 nori sheets Filling: 1-2 teaspoons wasabi (see tip), plus some for serving 150-200g smoked chicken, cut into thin strips (or tuna in water, drained and flaked) 1/2 cucumber, peeled, deseeded and cut into sticks 3 spring onions, trimmed and cut into sticks 1 small red capsicum, deseeded and cut into strips low-salt soy sauce (such as Kikkoman less salt soy sauce) pickled ginger

IPAD Technology

After nearly a decade of rumors and speculation, Apple's finally unveiled the iPad. It's a half-inch thick and weighs just 1.5 pounds, with a 9.7-inch capacitive touchscreen IPS LCD display, and it's running a custom 1GHz Apple "A4" chip developed by the P.A. Semi team, with a 10-hour battery life and a month of standby. It'll come in 16, 32, and 64GB sizes, and it's got the expected connectivity: very little. There's a 30-pin Dock connector, a speaker, a microphone, Bluetooth, 802.11n WiFi and optional 3G, as well as an accelerometer and a compass. There's also a keyboard dock, which connects underneath in the portrait orientation, support for up to 1024x768 VGA out and 480p composite out through new dock adapter cables, and a camera attachment kit that lets you import photos from your camera over USB or directly through an SD reader. The device is managed by iTunes, just like the iPhone -- you sync everything over to your Mac. As expected, it can run iPhone apps -- either pixel-for-pixel in a window, or pixel-doubled fullscreen. It starts at $499 for 16GB, 32GB for $599, and $699 64GB. Adding 3G costs a $130 per model, so the most expensive model (64GB / 3G) is $829. The WiFi-only model will ship in 60 days, and the 3G models will come in 90.

Noteput music table plays the notes as you lay them down Finally we get the chance to literally lay a track down. The Noteput interactive music table was concocted by a pair of German design students back in October of last year, but watching it in action is still a mesmerizing experience. Employing a simple camera beneath the surface, the table can tell what notes youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re placing upon it and play them back -- individually when you position them or as a group once you hit the big play button. The coolest feature for us is the ability to loop playback and replace notes on the fly. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like being a really old school kind of a DJ. http://vimeo.com/8308494

Ingenious, eco-friendly concepts are all around us, there’s no denying that. This one caught our eye because it’s pretty innovative, seemingly well thought out, and good looking to boot. The Turbine Light concept (which is going to be a part of the upcoming Greener Gadgets conference in New York City at the end of this month) harnesses the

Technology

Eco shocker: Turbine Light concept uses wind to light highways

power of the wind from cars rushing past to light up the ever-darkening roadways. The turbines use the wind collected to generate energy for the lighting, and while the concept lacks a lot of firm details so far, but we’re sure to find out more about it soon -- we’ll be sure to check them out at the conference on February 25th.

Keepin’ it real fake, shifty shuffles We’ve gotta say, we’re having real trouble figuring out exactly which MP3 player the bright green “Mini Aluminum Pocket Clipper” is trying to copy: the lack of a symbol for the play button, coupled with a badly Photoshopped-out logo on the back has us really muddled! The second example -- the iQ Sound 2GB Clip-on Aluminum MP3 Player with FM -- at least tries to improve upon its “source of inspiration,” whatever that device may

Keepin’ it real fake, Chinese automakers invade Detroit Auto Show They’re not hybrids or all-electrics, and you likely won’t be distracted their overflowing in-car technology, so they’re not exactly in our usual scope of coverage, but this new batch of vehicles from a couple of Chinese automakers is certainly right at home in our keepin’ it real fake series, which is somehow never starved for material. Among those that did their best to blend in at the Detroit Auto Show is Geely and its Cadillac-esque HIFUN model pictured above, as well as the double-take-inducing ChangFeng Hyundai-lookalike and BYD Auto’s Mercedes-influenced F8, both pictured after the break. What’s more, unlike the vast majority of KIRFs we see, at least some of these will supposedly be available round these parts in the not so distant future, and at the expected steep discounts over the vehicles their creator’s seem to be so fond of as well.

Getting Around Phnom Penh in your hand

Phnom Penhâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main streets are in good shape; however smaller streets and footpaths are often rutted and pot-holed, clogged with garbage, stagnant water, parked motos, sleeping people, livestock, and building materials. Many smaller streets either lack signage or bear misleading signs, however, Phnom Penh is logically laid out and navigating the city is not difficult if you know where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going.

Motorbikes(but not self-drive cars) are available for rent, however Phnom Penh traffic is chaotic and dangerous even by Asian standards: public transport (other than motorbike taxis) is safer.

Motorbike-taxis (motodops, motodups or simply motos in local parlance) are ubiquitous and will take you anywhere for a small fare. A trip from Sisowath Quay to Central Market costs about 2,000 riel (50 US cents). Fares are higher at night and with more than one passenger.

Tuk-tuks are a Cambodian vehicle consisting of a motorcycle with a cabin for the passengers hitched to the back. They are cheaper than taxis and offer a scenic experience of the city. Their clientele is almost exclusively tourists, and most drivers in tourist areas speak some English.

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shaws. Considerably slower then a motodop, and gradually becoming less common in the city, they are still popular with locals and foreigners alike. The nature of the seat lends itself to a quick and easy way to transport all manner of goods from one place to another, even other cyclos and the occasional motorbike as well. to another, even other cyclos and the occasional motorbike as well.

Taxis are available at

a few locations - most notably outside the Foreign Correspondentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Club on Sisowath Quay. Taxis do not have meters, and fares must be agreed in advance. Fares vary, due to fluctuating fuel prices; ask hotel/guesthouse staff for assistance (hotels and guesthouses will organise taxis on request).

Walking can be a chal-

lenge, as cars and motos sometimes do not stop for pedestrians. To cross safely, judge gaps in the traffic and proceed with care give oncoming vehicles ample time to see and avoid you, or try to cross with the brightly coloured and revered monks. On larger roads, two streams of traffic travel in each direction, totalling four streams of traffic you have to watch for: thus constant 360 surveillance is required when crossing roads. There is almost no street lighting off the major boulevards, and walking there at night is not recommended.

BUYING

Central Market (in Cambodian called Psar Thmei - “New Market”) is a 1930s Art Deco covered market near the Riverfront (Sisowath Quay) district. The market is well set out, and sells everything from flowers to video games. As of August 2009, two arms of the building were undergoing renovations and one more was largely empty. However, the central dome and the last arm were open and busy, as were the temporary markets around them.

Russian Market (Cambodian “Psar Toul Tom Poung” - it gained the “Russian Market” moniker following the Vietnamese occupation of the city in the 1980s, but many motodops are not familiar with the name) offers the opportunity to buy REAL designer clothes at a huge discount price. A lot of the factories for Levi’s, CK, Ralph Lauren and many other brands are in Phnom Pehn, however a lot of the clothes sold here are deemed unfit to be shipped abroad due to very small fault in the clothing which a majority of people

the clothing which a majority of people wouldn’t even notice, therefore they are sold at the Russian market. You can also purchase fake Swiss watches and pirated software at low prices. It also has the best ice coffee in the city. Russian Market is located away from normal tourist areas, but motodop drivers who cater to tourists will know it.

Central Market

Russian Market

City Mall

Sorya Mall

Sovanna Mall

Sorya Mall, currently Phnom Penh’s main Western-style mall, is nearby - less colorful than the traditional markets, but it is air-conditioned and contains a range of cheap fast-food outlets as well as a well-stocked supermarket named Lucky Supermarket. If looking for Sorya, go SOUTH of the Central Market. It’s on a north-south street on the west side. Asking anyone in the Central Market will be futile, however they DO understand “Sorya”. (NB: Don’t leave a moto with the Sorya parking people, who are well-known for stealing helmets, and doubling the parking charges on a whim.) On the south-west edge of town is the even newer Sovanna mall. Freezing aircon and modern shops make this popular too.

Phnom Penh in your hand

Most manufactured goods you buy in Phnom Penh will be of dubious quality: this especially applies to electronic goods of any kind. At least a third of anything electronic will cease to work within days, if it ever does. Handmade goods (shoes and silks for example) are generally of good quality. As elsewhere in Cambodia, transactions are made in US dollars and in Cambodian riel, and only upmarket places will accept plastic (normally with a 3 percent surcharge). Take lots of low denomination US notes - notes above US$20 can be difficult to change. In place of coins you will get back riel, at a set exchange rate of 4000 to the dollar. There are a number of international ATM machines dispensing US currency around the city, including the Sisowath Quay tourist strip and in Sorya Market. They also work with international maestro cards. You can change USD into smaller denominations at the currency booths along the footpath on Sisowath. Note that cashing traveller’s cheques can be a big problem, and even major banks may refuse to exchange traveller’s cheques of value above US$100. Popular tourist buys include Cambodian silk, local silverware, traditional handicrafts and curios (including Buddha figures), and made-to-order clothes (these are often of good quality, unlike electronic goods). If you want to support businesses that are noted for supporting Cambodia’s culture and heritage, look for the Heritage Friendly Business Logo from Heritage Watch, an organization that is promoting the preservation of Cambodia’s cultural legacy. Beware that DVDs and CDs you buy in Phnom Penh have a minimum 33% failure rate; with sunglasses bought from roaming street vendors it is 100%. Watches also approach 100%, including those bought in the Central Market.

City Mall was opened in September 2009, making it the newest and biggest western-style mall in Phnom Penh. It can be found on Monireth Boulevard near the Olympic Stadium. The mall contains a large branch of Lucky Supermarket, as well as many fast-food outlets and modern shops, mainly catering to Phnom Penh’s growing middle-class population.

Gateway

Restaurant Models: Roy & Dara & Leak Photography: Rooster Cool Location: Urban Phnom Penh

Romantic Getaway in New Zealand Land of the long white cloud

North island Escape

A Guide to a Great Romantic Getaway in New Zealand - Travel Info, Places to See, Romantic Lodging and More for a Memorable Romantic Vacation in New Zealand. From the beautiful Bay of Islands to cosmopolitan Auckland, to Christchurch and the scenic South Island, New Zealand has rare a mix of charm, solitude and beauty. There are some pretty good reasons to plan a romantic getaway in New Zealand for your next overseas vacation. Maureen and I have been fortunate enough to travel to both the North Island and South Island, and they are great places. In fact, we would rate our New Zealand vacations as some of the best South Pacific trips we’ve ever done!

South island

The rest of the world is starting to notice New Zealand from movies like Lord of the Rings, but that’s just flavor of the month stuff. New Zealand has never attracted huge amounts of overseas tourists, and that is part of its charm. Here are some reasons we love romantic New Zealand getaways so much:

81 Outstanding beauty around every turn! A more relaxed pace of life just right for a stress-free vacation. Lots of excellent accommodation options. Safe, hassle-free traveling pretty much everywhere. An excellent exchange rate with many currencies

New Zealand Vacation Sights in the North island Auckland Auckland is an attractive, diverse city, and where most visitors begin their New Zealand vacation. The large Polynesian and Maori population gives it a South Pacific feel, although the population is over 1 million. There’s some really nice things for couples to do to. We enjoyed a great trip across the harbor to volcanic Rangitoto Island, and took a “tractor train” to the top for some nice views of the Hauraki Gulf. We found some funky shops and cafes in Parnell Village and Ponsonby Street. Mixed with the locals at the weekend markets in Takapuna (some hot deals on clothes there too), and saw the wild coast out at Bethells Beach. Auckland has it’s touristy things too like the Sky Tower and Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World . And I’m sure you could also find a sheep shearing show around town pretty easily. But there is quite simply a nice feel to the place. Just wander down by the harbor, past where the America’s Cup Village was, and take the boat over to Devonport for tea on a pleasant, sunny afternoon. We just loved it.

Escape

82 Lake Rotorua

The Bay of Islands

You’re in volcanic hot springs country here! The smell of sulphur will greet you as you approach Rotorua. This popular tourist area is also New Zealand’s largest thermal area – you’ll actually see steam rising from the ground all over the place (even behind our motel!). Treat yourself to a dip in one of the thermal pools or mineral baths in the area. There’s also a nice cruise you can take on Lake Roturua in a paddle steamer, and in the evening various Maori cultural shows.

he Bay of Islands are located near the semi-tropical top end of the North Island. Some of New Zealands best beaches are here. 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga are just amazing. Try make it up to the Cape Reinga lighthouse, and just spend a few minutes gazing out into the open Pacific crashing below!

Taupo Sportsmen come here for the world class trout fishing, we just love it for the beautiful countryside and nearby Huka Falls. If you’re quite active, you’ll find bungy jumping, tandem sky diving and canoeing/kayaking close by.

Escape

Have a Romantic New Zealand Vacation in the North Island!

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Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, and it houses the parliament in a building known as the “beehive” (one look and you’ll know why!). Wellington’s café, eating and art scenes are really starting to catch on, despite the fact that it tends to be rather windy here. It’s almost like a “mini-San Francisco” with homes perched on the sides of scenic steep hills overlooking the harbor. A really romantic excursion is the cable car ride up to Kelburn, where you can relax at the restaurant which has excellent view of the city and the water. After, you can wind your way down by foot with a walk through the Botanic Gardens.

Romantic Places to Visit in New Zealand South Island A Look at Some Romantic Places to Visit in New Zealand - South Island Attractions in New Zealand, including Christchurch, Milford Sound & Queenstown. New Zealand’s South Island the stuff postcards are made of! Even less populated than the North Island, the south is great for finding some nice, secluded spots in New Zealand to relax and unwind. of year is the best for travel to New Zealand’s South Island, but if you’re fortunate enough to enjoy your romantic getaway in New Zealand here in autumn (April-May), the dazzling foliage can be an unexpected bonus. We’ll look at the Gorgeous city of Christchurch, and also some great outdoor adventure areas such as Milford Sound and Queenstown. We’ll also tell you how you can travel to the South Island of New Zealand.

Milford Sound A 22km long fjord in the far south of the South Island. Try book your boat cruise a day or two in advance as it’s one of the most popular New Zealand vacation attractions. And for good reason – gorgeous scenery, with waterfalls, canyons and famous Mitre Peak mirrored in the almost-still waters. Even though it poured rain for part of the day we went, it was remarkable! Escape

The Best Time for a Romantic Getaway in New Zealand The New Zealand summer runs November to March, and that brings warm weather throughout most of the country. The Bay of Islands is the only “tropical” part of the country, and it stays pleasant even through winter. In general, the North Island is a few degrees warmer than the South. Winter can bring some snow, but mostly to higher elevations in the South Island. You can travel and enjoy your New Zealand vacation pretty much any time of the year. It has a maritime climate, with the western sides of both islands receiving more rain It’s good to be aware of school holidays, as that is the time many New Zealanders become travelers in their own country and accommodation can book up fast. Major school holidays run from midDecember to the end of January, and also around the usual times such as Easter and Labor Day.

Travel To and Around New Zealand Auckland International Airport is the main gateway for overseas visitors to begin their New Zealand vacation. There are a number of different international airlines with flights to Auckland (AKL) - Qantas, Air New Zealand, United, Singapore Airlines and JAL are some of the big ones. flying Times: Flight Time from Phnom Penh to Auckland is 15 hours, and the flight time from Sydney, Australia to Auckland is 3 hours. Air New Zealand is the main national air carrier and has flights between major centers. Also, there is an extensive bus network run by several different bus lines. Driving in New Zealand is actually pretty easy once you master the art of driving on the left (if you’re from the UK or Australia, you’ve got no problem of course!). If you’ve never done it before, it can be daunting at first! Try to start off slow, perhaps just driving around the block a few times to get the feel of steering the car from the other side. Your confidence will grow though, and pretty soon you’ll tackle the motorways with ease! New Zealand roads are good and generally uncrowded, especially in the South Island. Driving in Auckland can get a little hectic around rush hour though.

Some driving distances: distance from Auckland to Rotorua: 235 km distance from Auckland to Bay of Islands: 325 km distance from Auckland to Wellington: 657 km distance from Auckland to Christchurch: 1100 km distance from Auckland to Queenstown: 1575 km

Romantic Christchurch Maureen and I both love Christchurch - it certainly is one of the most romantic places to visit in New Zealand as far as cities go. Christchurch has a quaint, old-England feel to it. Beautiful manicured lawns and parks, fine Victorian architecture and even street trams! or a fun romantic afternoon, we rented a 2-seater peddleboat and slowly made our way between the ducks down the Avon River. It’s one of the prettiest spots in Christchurch, with huge maple and willow trees drooping over the winding canal. Escape

Even more romantic is hiring a gondola and driver for some “punting” on the Avon – a bit of Venice here in the South Pacific! For a good look at the downtown, hop on the trams and do a circuit around the city center. Christchurch also has the excellent Canterbury Museum.

Queenstown Queenstown is one of the most popular places to visit in New Zealand for outdoor adventure activities. Eco tours, jet boating, skiing,rafting and even wine tasting are all within easy reach of this small but very scenic community deep in the South Island.

OUR NEXT GETAWAY

If there is one word that best captures Singapore, it is “unique”. A dynamic city rich in contrast and colour, you’ll find a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture here. Brimming with unbridled energy, this little dynamo in Southeast Asia embodies the finest of both East and West. A single day’s trail will take you from the past to the future, from exotic ethnic enclave to efficient business centre, from serene gardens to sleek skyscrapers.

Uniquely SINGAPORE

Behind the Scene Photographers: “ Rooster Kool” & “ Phal Chea” Location: Railways Station ( beshind ) & Musuem Models: Roy & Dara

Behind the Scene

Photography: SreyLeak Bun

March Horoscope Gemini (May 21 - June 20)

Aries (March 21 - April 19) To turn around things, you ensure that they does not leave to them. Do not be too prompt to give your opinion. To listen to the others attentively. The possibilities of voyages will be favourable in terms of connections moneymaking. Do not let the others limit you to say how you feel on the family questions. Your lucky events of this month will take place Monday.

Taurus (April 20- May 20) Perhaps it is time to seek the means you can improve your health. Professional secrecy can only lead to circumstances devastators. Speak with your second on one about holidays and to discuss wailings your relation. Difficulties with your second MARCH of leading to insultion.Your lucky events of this month will take place Thursday.

Libra (September 23 - October 22)

Leo (July 23- August 22) You must make more things than you like. You are better to channel your energy in the work world. Try to reduce your practices, or you could be in an embarrassing fnancial position. You to be emotional MARCH on the way in which an oganization you belong is the handling of its activities. Your lucky events of this month will take place one Friday.

Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Emotionally , the things MARCH not so well. You could experiment of the unusual circumstances and to meet eccentric people. You ensure that you have all the relevant facts before taking measures. You will find it easy to learn and to excel. Your lucky events of this month will take place one Friday.

Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Supervise your tendency to live for the day and to pass too much from entertainment and the children, it could recall you. To make projects which will bring you to exotic destinations. To seek the means of better you by improving your dietary habits and of daily life. Be honest in your communication and not to lose its coolness if somebody supports you in a corner. Your lucky events of this month will take place Sunday.

It will be of as much around you. You will be emotional on the questions of money. You should take part in activities which can be exerted by the two young people and oldman. You can receive a recognition for the work which you made. Your lucky events of this month will take place one Saturday.

make sure you to take the time life friends or parents, you do not have to see only often. If you are worried, being careful during the exploitation of a vehicle or any type of machines or equipment. Do not hesitate to express your opinion when they are relative questions to work. Your social competences with people MARCH being more than one simple useful. Your lucky events of this month will take place Thursday.

Sagittarius (November 22 December 21) Capricorn (December 22 January 19) Your words will be taken except context if you are of avoidance with colleagues or employers. You will be MARCH mixed in a kind of triangle. You should consider a healthy food. The social activityshould be with your day order. Your lucky events of this month will take place one Tuesday.

MARCH close relations annoyed being if they feel limited. Be careful if a friend asks you for councils. Information that you profit can be used in all the aspects of your life. Children MARCH demanding being, of entertainment and could cost much more than you can really allow yourselves. Your lucky events of this month will take place Monday.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Try not to spend time with your colleagues if you want to avoid problems later. You to benefit from MARCH to do something for the musical entertainment. You MARCH being more emotional than usually. Your second will do everything to make you things which you do not want to only make. Your lucky events of this month will take place Wednesday.

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Better still, take your second and to let them pay the invoice. You MARCH were too in vain for a friend who wanted benefit from you. Made attention not sign your time or your money immediately. Bring changes which will improve your appearance. Your lucky events of this month will take place one Friday.

Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Not so much not to widen if you have your own company. You sit tight. You are better to avoid the litigations. this month is not the day to test people arriving in their giving ultimate. To do a little investigation if it ya somebody with work you made not confidence. Your lucky events of this month will take place it.

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