Guides
Long-form features on Siem Reap's food, drink, culture and the practicalities of being here.

A Discerning Drinker's Guide to Siem Reap's Top 20 Bars
Find your perfect spot, from party central to hidden speakeasies where locals actually drink.
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Beyond the Temples: A Food Lover's Guide to Siem Reap's 20 Best Restaurants
Twenty essential meals, from royal Khmer fine dining to social-enterprise kitchens and adventurous bug cafรฉs.
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A Drinker's Guide to Cambodian Beer
Angkor, Cambodia, and Anchor lead the country. Kingdom Breweries and HomeBrew Siem Reap lead the craft scene. Prices run from $0.50 a draft to $9 at the Raffles bar.
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Cambodian Spirits: Sombai, Sra Sor, Palm Wine and the Tarantula Bottle
Cambodia's spirits scene starts with rice and ends with infused liqueurs you can bring home. Sombai, the Siem Reap success story, leads the lineup.
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Foodpanda, Grab and Nham24: A Guide to Food Delivery in Siem Reap
Foodpanda dominates. Grab is the backup. Nham24 finds the local-only spots. Delivery fees $0.50 to $2, meals $4 to $14, arrives in 25 to 45 minutes.
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Siem Reap Festival Calendar 2026: Dates, Customs and What to Expect
Khmer New Year, Pchum Ben and Bon Om Touk, the three great festivals, plus the religious and national days that fill the year.
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Official Public Holidays in Cambodia 2026: What's Open, What's Closed in Siem Reap
Khmer New Year takes April. Pchum Ben empties the city in October. Bon Om Touk lights up the river in November. Plan around the 22 days that change Siem Reap.
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Pub Street: A Walking Guide to Siem Reap's Most Famous Strip
100 meters of road that turn into the loudest stretch of pavement in Cambodia at 8pm. The walking-tour orientation rather than the ranking.
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Pet-Friendly Siem Reap: Where to Eat, Drink, and Walk with Your Dog
Marum, HAVEN, Banlle, and a dozen other places where your dog is genuinely welcome. Plus tuk-tuk rules, vet costs, and import paperwork.
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The Complete Guide to Finding Rental Property in Siem Reap, Cambodia
Telegram beats email. Tuk-tuk tours beat solo visits. Six months gets you 10-15% off. The expat's playbook for renting in Siem Reap.
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Getting Around Siem Reap: Tuk-Tuks, PassApp, Grab, Buses and the Airport
PassApp beats Grab on price. Remorks are not rickshaws. Airport is 50 km out and 45 minutes by car. Giant Ibis is the safe bus to Phnom Penh.
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Healthcare in Siem Reap: Hospitals, Pharmacies, and What to Do When You Need a Doctor
Royal Angkor International handles emergencies, U-Care Pharmacy handles everything else. Travel insurance with evacuation cover is non-negotiable.
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How we build solutions at Prtotype.com
A practical look at how we automate data collection, build smart scheduling, and create interactive maps to solve real business problems.
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Video Guide: Discover Siem Reap Through Travel Vlogs
A collection of 20 travel videos covering nightlife, hotels, food and complete itineraries.
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Kun Khmer in Siem Reap: Where to Train, What to Expect
Ground Zero, Meru Gym, Mr Ly, and Kingdom Fight Gym. Drop-in beginner classes, multi-day fight camps, and what to pack when you train.
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