Here at WoWasis, we earlier this year reported on alleged scams run by NGOs (non-governmental organizations) in Southeast Asia that have resulted in false allegations of pedophilia on the part of innocent Westerners. In August of this year, a Cambodian judge ruled in favor of a man he considered unjustly accused. According to the Phnom […]
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NGO Pedophilia controversy heats up in Cambodia
Two sides are squaring up in what promises to be an interesting legal battle in Cambodia over whether NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) are illegally entrapping visitors in an attempt to gain convictions for pedophilia. In May, The Phom Penh Post reported that Sok Sam Ouen, executive director of the Cambodian Defenders Project, has alleged that “NGO […]
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Day spas commonly offer treatments such as aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, therapeutic body massage, body scrub, body wrap, iridology, and overall wellness programs, on a walk-in basis. They are little-by-little becoming more prolific in Phnom Penh. Spas in Siem Reap tend toward the resort-hotel variety, but we’ll keep you posted as more Day Spas start to appear […]
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Note: for all medical procedures, remember to consult your own doctor. We do not recommend participating in any medical procedure without first discussing the situation with a professional. The data on this page is for informational purposes only, and does not constitute a recommendation.Resort/Hotel spas offer professional spa services within a hotel or resort environment. […]
Read the rest of this entry »WoWasis’ Cambodian Bookshelf
Much of the literature on Cambodia deals with the Khmer Rouge days, somewhat less on the glories of Angkor Wat. Travelers who haven’t read on either subject prior to entering Cambodia invariably dash to bookstores to catch up on what they’ve seen and heard. Here are a few books we here at WoWasis would consider essential […]
Read the rest of this entry »Keeping traditions alive: the Disabled Musicians of Cambodia
Traditional Cambodian music nearly died under the Khmer Rouge, but has been revived all over the country by hundreds of people who, after having been disabled by landmines, learned to play music on traditional Cambodian instruments. Watch a short video of a disabled musician playing the tro, a bowed string instrument. These musicians are everywhere, from […]
Read the rest of this entry »Battambang’s Bamboo Train: Cambodia’s wildest ride?
Watch two short videos of the bamboo train on the move and being assembled! It’s not listed in the guidebooks and there are other similar trains in Cambodia, but for a couple of hours of fun in the countryside, it’s hard to beat this narrow gauge “local.” The carriage is a flat wooden frame of woven […]
Read the rest of this entry »Phnom Penh’s exciting night scene
Whether you’re looking for a cool drink at sunset along the waterfront, a hot dance venue, or activities of a wilder nature, Phnom Penh offers loads of fun options, in a city in which all venues are fairly close, allowing you to hop around within a relatively small area. Phnom Penh’s extraordinary adult nightlife scene […]
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Phnom Penh’s adult nightlife scene is rapidly evolving beyond a few scattered spots to entertainment “zones” where travelers can jump from venue to venue in safety. For now, beer bars are the rule, with plenty of friendly and informal hostesses. Unlike the adult bar scene in Bangkok, there are no Stage Shows, and ladyboy culture […]
Read the rest of this entry »Nightlife in Sihanoukville, Cambodia
Whether you’re looking for a cool drink under the stars at the beach, disco dancing, or activities of a wilder nature, Sihanoukville (Cambodian name Kampong Som) offers has plenty of options, and it’s all, surprisingly, even less expensive than Phnom Penh, making this seaside city one of the best values in Southeast Asia. Drinks/Dancing night […]
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