Souvenirs in Siem Reap

When you are on a trip, you simply can’t resist buying up some souvenirs to bring back home to your family and friends. I try to bring back a souvenir or two wherever I travel, to bring back memories of that place.
Here are some of the places in Siem Reap where you can get [...]

Phsar Chas Old Market

Phsar Chas or the Old Market in Siem Reap
‘Phsar’ is the Khmer word for a traditional market. Phsars cater primarily to local people and sell everything from clothes, electrical, household goods to fruits, vegetables, meat and sundries.
The Old Market is located in the former French Quarter close to numerous western bars and restaurants. It is [...]

Bargaining Tips

Bargaining Tips
As in most parts of South East Asia, you are expected to bargain when you shop in markets, be it open or enclosed, with the exception of wet markets.
Most opened air markets sells souvenirs to tourists and visitors. If you like something, and you are interested in that product, please do not hesitate to [...]

Angkor Night Market

Angkor Night Market
This is a recent new addition to the Siem Reap shopping scene. The Angkor Night Market has many stalls selling a wide varieties of handicrafts, souvenirs, paintings, silk, bamboo products and local wine.
There is also an Island Bar in the middle of the market where you can sip a cool drink after a [...]