Myanmar is one of the last countries of Asia to be revealed to the travelling world. Located between India, China and Thailand, the people of this enchanted land have developed a culture which has endured invasion and change by absorbing and taking the best from those around them and creating their own style and flair. […]

General Introduction of Myanmar Food The food of Myanmar is a fusion of Southeastern, Chinese and Indian cuisines. It has an emphasis on rich savory and a bunch of ingredients that are rarely seen in any other food cultures. The variety of Myanmar food is impacted by its diverse geographical features, preferable weather, fertile land and […]

“This is Burma. It’s quite unlike any other place you know about.” the British writer Rudyard Kipling couldn’t be more accurate in describing Myanmar (formerly Burma). Truly this is a country that hasn’t been as changed by globalization as a lot of more popular destinations. For many travelers, it is a mysterious place of unspoiled treasures. And, […]

Kyat and US dollar usage The kyat is the official currency of Myanmar, abbreviated as ‘K‘ or ‘MMK’ and usually placed before the numerical value (i.e. K500). Kyat come in notes (no coins) of value K50, K100, K200, K500, K1000, K5000 and K10,000. The US dollar, however, is used as an alternative currency, particularly for […]

Cambodian Currency US dollars are as commonly used as the Cambodian Riel and even Thai Baht is acceptable in many places. Most hotels and many restaurants and shops set their prices in dollars. Small transactions are usually done in Riel. Always carry some small Riel for motorcycle taxis, snacks, beggars and other small purchases. Riel […]

The advent of mobile phones has dramatically improved communications between the main towns. That said, many of the landlines destroyed during the Khmer Rouge era have yet to be replaced, and the lack of phone lines not only hinders ordinary business but also keeps Internet access costs high everywhere except Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. […]

Bus There are a many of bus companies providing transportation between Phnom Penh and the provinces that have better road and connect with Phnom Penh. All buses are air-conditioned and equipped with Video TV, Wi-Fi. The average travel speed of the buses is about 80 kilometers per hour. Bus stations are mostly located around Phsa […]

Embassy of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea:     N 39, P. Suramarith St.  Tel: 426 848/015 839 680  Embassy of Australia:     Villa 11, St. 254  Tel:213 470, Fax: 426 003  Embassy of Brazil Darussalam:     N 237, St. 51  Tel: 211 457 – 458, Fax: 211 455 – 456  Embassy of Bulgaria:     N 227, P. Norodom […]

Essential Information is providing information about Getting In and Getting Out of the Kingdom,  Visa, Custom, Airport Taxes and Passport formality and  Royal Embassy of Cambodia Abroad and more… Health and Advice Drink lots of water. Never drink tap water purified, bottled water is available everywhere. Use an insect repellent against mosquitoes. It is the […]

Cinemas Since the encouragement from the Ministry of Fine Arts and Culture and the Cambodian people strongly support to the Khmer films, most abandoned cinemas have been re-open.  Recently, the Khmer films is very popular for Cambodian people not only in city but also provinces. The Khmer movies can be seen around the city at […]