• Cambodia,  Phnom Penh,  Shopping

    Conversion between Cambodian riel and US dollar

    English 한국의 日本語 English US$0.50 = 2000 riel 한국의 리엘과 미국 달러 간 환산 US$0.50 = 2,000 riel (리엘) 日本語 リエルと米ドルの換算 0.50米ドル=2,000リエル

  • Cambodia,  Phnom Penh,  Shopping

    Sorya Shopping Mall, Phnom Penh

    English Pусский 한국의 Français Svenska Nederlands English It is said that this is one of the two most upmarket malls in Phnom Penh (the other being Paragon Mall).  It has a cinema screening Hollywood movies (though I am not sure…

  • Cambodia,  Phnom Penh,  Restaurants

    myhome restaurant, Phnom Penh

    Situated along Sisowath Quay, near the Chaktomuk Theatre. Brutally frank: Very quiet. Seems like a new restaurant.  Extremely friendly and attentive restaurant.  I dined at this restaurants twice.  Quite a few lizards on the wall on the second night though…

  • Cambodia,  Phnom Penh,  Sihanouk Ville,  Travel

    Cambodians

    English 繁體中文 简体中文 Bahasa Indonesian English Guidebooks may tell you that Cambodians’ grasp of the English language is rudimentary.  Yet, I met many Cambodians who speak perfect English and are able to converse freely and at length.  Granted, you may…

  • Cambodia,  Phnom Penh,  Travel

    Getting around Phnom Penh

    English 한국의 Français Italiano English Tuk tuks and motorbike taxis (you ride on the back) for hire are everywhere – outside your hotel, outside tourist sites, literally at every corner. Brutally frank: Any trip from within the city center (which…

  • Cambodia,  Phnom Penh,  Travel

    “Taxi” from Airport, Phnom Penh

    Brutally frank: There is a stand right after you pass through immigration and customs.  The stand advertises “Taxis”.  I went up to it.  The man inside the stand hands me a ticket that says US$7 and another man ushers me…