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Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan
by Sokha Chan
This podcast is about travelling in Cambodia as a matter of daily life, not just a list of sights. The monsoon season runs from May to November, the dry season from December to April, and the land is mostly low plains with mountains in the southwest and north. Those rhythms shape every journey.The host moves through the country in connected stages: Phnom Penh, the capital on the Mekong; the Tonle Sap lake; the Cardamom Mountains in the southwest; and the river towns that rely on the annual flood pulse. Each place is considered on its own terms, away from the usual circuit.Across a couple of years, the show builds its own calendar. He returns to the same towns in different seasons, watching the dry landscape brown out and then green up when the monsoon arrives. The pace is deliberate: settle, learn, move somewhere connected, and let the knowledge accumulate.Sokha Chan lives in Cambodia and stays for two years, moving between cities, coastlines and smaller town
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Monsoon Angkor and the Empty Temple Light
Sokha explores the quiet majesty of Angkor Wat during the green season, navigating the lush crowds, discussing practical visa logistics, and sharing tips on capturing the unique monsoon light at Ta Prohm and Bayon. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Psar Chas, Old Market, Sala Kamreuk, National Road 6, Angkor National Museum, Charles de Gaulle Boulevard, Angkor Thom, Bayon. Covered: Monsoon Angkor exploration, Banking and currency in Siem Reap, Phare Circus and local arts, Visa and residence registration tips, Transportation apps in Cambodia, Green Season Travel. Chapters:00:00 Psar Chas01:39 National Road 605:05 Siem Reap River08:16 Preah Ko A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SiemReap #AngkorWat #GreenSeason #CambodiaTravel #MonsoonMagic #TempleExploration #TravelPhotography #SoutheastAsia #KhmerCulture #DigitalNomad #VietnamToCambodia #TravelTips #SoloTravel #CulturalHeritage #NatureLovers #AdventureTime #LocalEats #SustainableTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Siem Reap Green Season Temple Photography
Sokha explores the empty Angkor temples in the monsoon, discussing photography tips, the upcoming Equinox events, and practical logistics for navigating Siem Reap's wet season. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Old Market, Angkor National Museum, Brother Bong Cafe, Golden Pumpkin Restaurant, Mealea Watbo, Banteay Srei, Roluos Group, Pub Street. Covered: Green Season Travel, Angkor Photography, Visa Logistics, Local Dining, Transportation. Chapters:00:00 Siem Reap03:15 Brother Bong Cafe06:53 Banteay Srei09:48 Pub Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SiemReap #GreenSeason #AngkorWat #CambodiaTravel #MonsoonVibes #TemplePhotography #KhmerCulture #TravelTips #SoutheastAsia #DigitalNomad #VisaLogistics #LocalFood #ExploreCambodia #Wanderlust #TravelPodcast #SokhaChan #AdventureTime #CulturalHeritage https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Siem Reap Green Season: Empty Temples and Monsoon Light
Sokha explores Siem Reap on day three, navigating the lush, empty Angkor Archaeological Park in the monsoon. He shares practical tips on visas, banking, and the unique atmosphere of visiting the temples during the rainiest weeks of the year. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Psar Chas, National Road 6, Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei, Bayon, Terrace of the Elephants, West Baray road. Covered: Monsoon Angkor exploration, Banking and currency in Siem Reap, Phare Circus and local arts, Visa and residence registration tips, Transportation apps in Cambodia. Chapters:00:00 Psar Chas01:37 Banteay Srei04:15 Phare, The Cambodian Circus06:13 Siem Reap River07:48 Pub A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SiemReapTravel #GreenSeasonCambodia #AngkorWatMonsoon #KhmerCulture #TravelTipsCambodia #SoutheastAsiaAdventure #TempleExploration #MonsoonPhotography #CambodiaFoodScene #PhareCircus #TonleSapLake #VisitCambodia2026 #SoloTravelCambodia #BudgetTravelAsia #HistoricalSites #KhmerEmpire #TravelPodcast #SokhaChanTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Siem Reap Monsoon: Empty Temples and Green Light
Sokha explores Siem Reap on day two of his fourteen-day stay, navigating the humid green season to visit Angkor Wat and Ta Prohm in near solitude. He shares practical advice on visas, banking, and finding peace among the ruins before the crowds return. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Psar Chas, Old Market, Brother Bong Cafe, National Road 6, Angkor Archaeological Park, Angkor Wat, Bayon, Angkor Thom. Covered: Angkor Wat green season visit, Siem Reap banking and visa logistics, Monsoon travel in Cambodia, Local dining and cafe culture, Temple photography and exploration. Chapters:00:00 Psar Chas01:50 Angkor Wat03:38 Golden Pumpkin Restaurant05:37 ABA Bank08:03 Singing Tree Café A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SiemReapTravel #AngkorWatGreenSeason #CambodiaMonsoon #SoutheastAsiaTravel #TempleExploration #KhmerCulture #TravelPodcast #SoloTravelCambodia #AngkorThom #TaProhmJungle #SiemReapFood #CambodiaVisaTips #ExpatsInCambodia #GreenSeasonTravel #UNESCOWorldHeritage #PhareCircus #TonleSapLake #WanderlustCambodia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Siem Reap Arrival: Monsoon Green and Empty Temples
Sokha arrives in Siem Reap after a drive from Battambang, settling into the humid green season. He explores the Old Market, discusses visa logistics, and plans his first uncrowded visit to Angkor Wat. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Places in this episode: National Road 6, Old Market / Psar Chas, Sister Srey Cafe, Sok San Road, Golden Pumpkin Restaurant Siem Reap, The Community - Siem Reap™, Angkor Archaeological Park, Wat Bo. Covered: Arrival in Siem Reap, Currency and Banking Logistics, Green Season Temple Strategy, Local Dining and Safety. Chapters:00:00 National Road 602:07 Sok San Road04:51 The Community - Siem Reap™07:28 Wat Bo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SiemReapTravel #CambodiaGreenSeason #AngkorWatMonsoon #TravelCambodia2026 #SoutheastAsiaBackpacker #KhmerCulture #DigitalNomadCambodia #VisaLogistics #TempleExploration #StreetFoodCambodia #TonleSapLife #BattambangToSiemReap #MonsoonTravel #AngkorEnterprise #LocalCurrencyGuide #CambodiaTravelTips #HiddenGemTemples #SokhaChanPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Battambang's Last Green Day and the Bat Exodus
Sokha spends his final full day in Battambang, navigating monsoon roadworks to visit Wat Kor and Phnom Sampeau. He reflects on the killing caves, watches the dusk bat exodus, eats fish amok at Smokin' Pot, and prepares for his Tonle Sap boat trip to Siem Reap. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Battambang, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Wat Kor, Phnom Sampeau, Smokin' Pot Authentic Cambodian Restaurant and Cooking School, Cafe HOC, Psar Nath, Sangker River, National Road 5, Street One. Covered: Battambang Wet Season, Phnom Sampeau History, Local Dining Costs, Travel Logistics, Wat Kor Architecture. Chapters:00:00 Battambang03:05 Wat Kor06:41 Siem Reap A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BattambangTravel #CambodiaWetSeason #PhnomSampeau #BatExodus #SmokinPotRestaurant #WatKor #KhmerRougeHistory #TonleSapBoatTrip #SiemReapBound #AngkorWetSeason #CambodiaFoodie #FishAmok #ColonialArchitecture #TravelLogistics #VisaExtension #SoloTravelCambodia #GreenSeason #SoutheastAsiaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Last Day in Battambang: Rice, Ruins and the Bat Exodus
Sokha spends his final full day in Battambang before heading to Siem Reap. He navigates the monsoon roadworks, visits Wat Kor and Phnom Sampeau's bat cave, eats fish amok at Lok Ov Pok, and reflects on the wet season's unique beauty. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Battambang, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Psar Nath, Wat Kor, Sangker River, Smokin' Pot Authentic Cambodian Restaurant and Cooking School, Phnom Sampeau, Killing Caves, National Road 5, Colonial Old Town. Covered: Battambang Wet Season, Phnom Sampeau Bats, Local Cuisine Costs, Travel Logistics, Wat Kor Village. Chapters:00:00 National Road 501:32 Wat Kor03:38 Battambang05:24 Smokin' Pot Authentic Cambodian Restaurant and Cooking School07:10 Phnom Sampeau08:32 Cave A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BattambangTravel #CambodiaWetSeason #PhnomSampeauBats #KhmerCuisine #SokhaChanPodcast #TravelCambodia #RicePaddies #ColonialArchitecture #TonleSapAdventure #BudgetTravelAsia #HiddenGemsCambodia #FoodieInCambodia #MonsoonTravel #DigitalNomadLife #SoutheastAsiaDiaries #CulturalHeritage #NaturePhotography #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Battambang's Green Season and the Bat Exodus
Day ten in Battambang: navigating monsoon roadworks, visiting Wat Kor’s riverside charm, and witnessing the dusk bat exodus at Phnom Sampeau. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Battambang, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Wat Kor, Phnom Sampeau, Lok Ov Pok Restaurant, Maison MC Café, ACLEDA Bank, National Road 5, Psar Nath, Riverside Promenade. Covered: Battambang Infrastructure, Phnom Sampeau Ecology, Local Dining Costs, Banking & Visas, Wet Season Travel. Chapters:00:00 National Road 503:18 Phnom Sampeau06:32 Riverside Promenade A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CambodiaTravel #BattambangLife #GreenSeason #MonsoonInCambodia #PhnomSampeau #BatExodus #WatKor #TonleSap #KhmerCulture #SlowTravel #SoutheastAsia #DigitalNomadCambodia #VisaLogistics #StreetFoodKH #AngkorEra #RiverLife #TravelTips2026 #HiddenGemsKH https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Battambang wet season roadworks and river life
Sokha navigates Battambang's monsoon roadworks, sorts out visa registration at a local bank, and reflects on the quiet shift from rainy to dry season along the Sangker River. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Battambang, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Wat Kor, Psar Nath Market, ABA Bank Branch, Cafe HOC, Hanging Bridge, Sangker River, Phnom Sampeau, Lok Ov Pok Restaurant. Covered: Visa and Residence Registration, Wet Season Infrastructure, River Flooding and Safety, Local Dining and Costs, Political and Social Mood, Evening Reflection. Chapters:00:00 Wat Kor02:13 ABA Bank Branch05:06 Cafe HOC07:01 Phnom Sampeau A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BattambangTravel #CambodiaWetSeason #FPCSRegistration #SangkerRiver #PhnomSampeau #KhmerCulture #StreetFoodKH #ColonialArchitecture #MonsoonLife #VisaTips #LocalEconomy #TonleSap #TravelHacks #SoutheastAsia #DigitalNomadKH #RiceFields #PeacefulTravel #CambodiaGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Visa logistics and the river's slow turn
Sokha sorts out his residence registration in Battambang, navigates the new roadworks, and plans the boat trip up the Tonle Sap for a wet-season Angkor visit. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Battambang, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Psar Nath, Central Market, Sangker River, National Road 5, Lok Ta Dambong Kra Nhoung, Svay Por District, Provincial Museum, Smokin' Pot Authentic Cambodian Restaurant and Cooking School. Covered: Visa and Residence Registration, Road Construction and Infrastructure, Tonle Sap Boat Travel Planning, Local Economy and Costs, Political and Social Mood. Chapters:00:00 Psar Nath01:18 Svay Por District04:28 Sangker River06:51 Phare Ponleu Selpak A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Battambang #CambodiaTravel #WetSeasonTravel #TonleSap #AngkorWat #DigitalNomad #SoutheastAsia #TravelTips #VisaProcess #StreetFood #ColonialArchitecture #MonsoonSeason #PhareCircus #RicePaddies #RiverLife #BudgetTravel #SoloTravel #CambodiaVlog https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Battambang Roadworks, Rice Fields and the Wet Season Shift
Day seven in Battambang brings ADB roadworks, flooded paddies, and a decision on visas. Sokha explores the colonial streets, visits Lok Ov Pok restaurant, and plans the Tonle Sap journey. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Battambang, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Wat Kor, Psar Nath, Cafe HOC, Hanging Bridge, Mrs. Bun Roeung’s Ancient House, Lok Ov Pok Restaurant, ACLEDA Bank, Lok Ta Dambong Kra Nhoung. Covered: Road Construction, Visa Logistics, River Travel, Local Cuisine, Monsoon Atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Wat Kor02:06 Cafe HOC04:09 ACLEDA Bank06:27 Wat Ek Phnom08:35 Market A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Battambang #CambodiaTravel #WetSeason #TonleSap #ColonialArchitecture #StreetFood #SoloTravel #DigitalNomad #RiceFields #PhnomSampeau #WatKor #VisaExtension #LocalLife #MonsoonVibes #KhmerCulture #TravelTips #SoutheastAsia #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Battambang's Living Museum and the Riverside Afternoon
Sokha explores the Battambang Provincial Museum's pre-Angkorian pottery, takes a slow riverside stroll through Wat Kor's wooden houses, and reflects on the city's quiet resilience amid recent floods and roadworks. Practical notes on local costs and a flat-hunting detour. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Battambang, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Battambang Provincial Museum, SCIALLIA Cafe & eatery, FamilyCraft And Roastery, Wat Kor, Sangker River, Hanging Bridge, Phnom Sampeau. Covered: museum visit, local history, colonial architecture, flooding and river, flat hunting, evening street food. Chapters:00:00 Battambang Provincial Museum01:25 Sangker River04:21 FamilyCraft And Roastery05:10 Wat Kor05:55 Hanging Bridge08:35 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Battambang #CambodiaTravel #BattambangMuseum #ColonialOldTown #WatKor #SangkerRiver #CambodiaHistory #WetSeasonTravel #SoutheastAsia #MuseumVisit #LocalFood #StreetFoodCambodia #FamilyCraftAndRoastery #SCIALLIA #BambooTrain #PhareCircus #TravelPodcast #CambodiaVisa https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Battambang's Sacred Hills and the Bat Exodus
On day five in Battambang, Sokha climbs Phnom Sampeau, reflects on the killing caves and the living pagoda, and watches the dusk bat exodus. He also visits Wat Ek Phnom, considers the upcoming road works, and shares practical costs for temples, food, and getting around. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Battambang, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Phnom Sampeau, Wat Ek Phnom, Psar Nath Market, Smokin' Pot Authentic Cambodian Restaurant and Cooking School, SCIALLA Cafe & eatery, Hanging Bridge, Sangker River, Wat Kor. Covered: Battambang temples, Bat exodus, Local food and costs, Visa extension and practical logistics, Road construction news, Riverside life. Chapters:00:00 Sangker River04:33 Phnom Sampeau06:04 Smokin' Pot Authentic Cambodian Restaurant and Cooking School07:36 SCIALLA Cafe & eatery10:32 Wat Kor A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Battambang #PhnomSampeau #BatExodus #WatEkPhnom #KillingCaves #BambooTrain #PhareCircus #BattambangFood #NumPang #Amok #CambodiaTravel #WetSeason #TonleSap #SangkerRiver #ColonialArchitecture #RentInCambodia #VisaExtension #SokhaChan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Battambang's Rice Bowl and the Sangker's Edge
Day four in Battambang: Sokha explores the flooded rice country south of town, visits a riverside village, digs into Battambang's UNESCO gastronomy status with num banh chok and lok lak, and weighs renting a flat for a longer stay while the wet season turns everything green. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Battambang, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Psar Nath, Sangker River, Wat Kor, SCIALLA Cafe & eatery, WoodHouse Restaurant and Bar, Lok Ta Dambong Kra Nhoung Statue. Covered: rice country, local food, riverside life, renting a flat, colonial town. Chapters:00:00 Psar Nath00:58 Sangker River04:04 Lok Ta Dambong Kra Nhoung Statue05:37 WoodHouse Restaurant and Bar07:19 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Battambang #CambodiaTravel #WetSeason #RiceBowl #NumBanhChok #LokLak #SangkerRiver #PsarNath #ColonialArchitecture #UNESCOGastronomy #MotoTour #WatKor #SCIALLA #WoodHouseRestaurant #CambodiaLife #SlowTravel #MekongRegion #SoutheastAsia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Battambang's Wet Season, Wat Banan and Circus Night
Day three in Battambang: Sokha climbs the 358 steps of Wat Banan in the rain, checks out a local art gallery, considers renting a flat, and ends the night at the Phare circus. Practical costs and wet-season travel notes throughout. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Battambang, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Wat Banan, Psar Nath, Bossbha's House, SCIALLA Cafe & eatery, Oh Battambang Boutique Hotel, Wat Kor, Sangker River, Battambang Provincial Museum. Covered: Wat Banan temple visit, Bossbha's House gallery, Phare circus performance, Neighborhood exploration, Wet-season travel rhythm, Battambang costs. Chapters:00:00 Wat Banan00:54 Sangker River02:02 Wat Kor03:04 Psar Nath04:29 SCIALLA Cafe & eatery06:26 Night market07:28 Rain on street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Battambang #CambodiaTravel #WetSeasonTravel #WatBanan #PhareCircus #BattambangArt #SangkerRiver #BattambangFood #NumBanhChok #CambodiaAdventure #SoutheastAsia #ColonialArchitecture #TravelPodcast #CambodiaDiaries #BattambangLife #LokLak https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Bamboo Train, Killing Caves, and the Phare Circus Beat
Day two in Battambang: riding the bamboo train through flooded-green paddies, confronting the killing caves at Phnom Sampeau, watching the dusk bat exodus, and catching the Phare circus. Sokha also checks out a local art exhibition and plans a longer stay in Cambodia's creative capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Battambang, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Bamboo Train (Norry), Phnom Sampeau, Romcheik 5 Artspace, SCIALLA Cafe, Smokin' Pot Authentic Cambodian Restaurant and Cooking School, Jaan Bai Restaurant, Sangker River, Hanging Bridge. Covered: Bamboo train experience, Phnom Sampeau and killing caves, Bat exodus, Battambang art scene, Local food and costs, Creative capital of Cambodia. Chapters:00:00 Bamboo train ride through rice paddies02:00 Sangker River03:24 SCIALLA Cafe04:23 Phnom Sampeau06:55 Riverside at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Battambang #CambodiaTravel #BambooTrain #PhnomSampeau #BatCave #PhareCircus #CambodiaArt #KillingCaves #SangkerRiver #BattambangFood #CambodiaHistory #TravelPodcast #SoutheastAsia #WetSeasonTravel #BattambangColonial #CambodiaCulture #RicePaddies #Battambang2016 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Battambang Arrival, Bamboo Train and Phnom Sampeau
Sokha arrives in Battambang on a rain-soaked evening, settles into a guesthouse, and prepares for a week of colonial streets, the bamboo train, and Phnom Sampeau. He reflects on the journey from Pursat and shares first impressions of Cambodia's creative capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Battambang, Cambodia. Places in this episode: My Dream Villa Battambang Hotel, SCIALLA Cafe & eatery, Psar Nath, Bossbha's House, National Road 5, Sangker River. Covered: Arrival and first impressions of Battambang, Colonial architecture and district layout, Street food near Psar Nath, Cost of living and accommodation, Upcoming road construction and arts exhibitions. Chapters:00:00 National Road 501:07 SCIALLA Cafe & eatery02:25 Café interior with espresso machine03:38 Psar Nath04:51 Bossbha's House06:39 River at night with insects A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Battambang #CambodiaTravel #WetSeason #BambooTrain #PhnomSampeau #ColonialArchitecture #StreetFood #SangkerRiver #TravelPodcast #SoutheastAsia #BackpackingCambodia #PhareCircus #CardamomRoad #Mekong #NumPang #BattambangEats #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Pchum Ben Morning in Pursat, Leaving for Siem Reap
Sokha marks his final full day in Pursat with one last visit to the pagoda for Pchum Ben, a final amok at Kolboth Restaurant, and a long moto ride out to the Preah Khan of Bakan ruins. He then decides to book the boat up the Tonle Sap to Siem Reap, closing the chapter on this quiet province. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Pursat, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Stung Pursat River, Bakan District, Preah Khan of Bakan, Sampov Meas village, Kolboth Restaurant, Krakor district, ZEN Café, Neak Ta Khleang Moeung Shrine. Covered: Preah Khan Bakan ruins, Last Pchum Ben observance, Saying goodbye to Pursat, Booking Tonle Sap boat to Siem Reap, Marble workshops & local food. Chapters:00:49 Preah Khan of Bakan04:42 Krakor district05:31 ZEN Café06:21 Neak Ta Khleang Moeung Shrine07:16 Rain on tin roof A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Pursat #CambodiaTravel #TonleSap #WetSeasonAngkor #PchumBen #CambodiaFood #KolbothRestaurant #PreahKhanBakan #MarbleCarving #BoatTrip #AngkorWat #SiemReap #MonsoonTravel #Mekong #Amok #NumBanhChok #KhmerHistory #ProvincialLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Pchum Ben, Prahok, and the Last Day in Pursat
Sokha spends his final full day in Pursat: morning offerings at the pagoda, a last plate of amok at Kolboth Restaurant, and a slow riverside walk as the monsoon gathers. Practical notes on Pchum Ben, local costs, and the road ahead to Siem Reap. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Pursat, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Kolboth Restaurant, Neak Ta Khleang Moeung Shrine, Stung Pursat River, Pursat Central Market, Pursat Riverside Hotel and Spa, Kompong Luong Floating Village. Covered: Pchum Ben observances, Marble carving workshop visits, Pursat local markets and food, Prachok and Tonle Sap cuisine, Travel logistics onward to Siem Reap, Saying goodbye to Pursat. Chapters:00:00 Temple01:20 Workshop02:06 Kolboth Restaurant04:49 Cafe06:03 Neak Ta Khleang Moeung Shrine07:57 Night08:42 Pursat Riverside Hotel and Spa A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Pursat #CambodiaTravel #PchumBen #TonleSap #KompongLuong #MonsoonTravel #CambodiaFood #KhmerCulture #MarbleCarving #Amok #Prahok #SiemReapNext #MekongJourney #SokhaChan #MotoTrip #NightMarket #TravelPodcast #WetSeasonAngkor https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Pursat's Prahok and the Cardamom Road
Day seven in Pursat: Sokha visits a prahok-making workshop by the Stung Pursat, considers the road to Veal Veng, and reflects on the week's news over amok at Kolboth Restaurant. Practical costs and the quiet rhythm of provincial life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Pursat, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Kolboth Restaurant, Stung Pursat, Pursat river bridge, Marble workshops, Provincial pagoda, Veal Veng. Covered: Prahok making, Veal Veng road, Chrok La Eang waterfall, Pchum Ben preparation, Marble carving, Local food costs. Chapters:00:00 Workshop01:05 Village02:29 Kolboth Restaurant03:59 Veal Veng05:22 Provincial pagoda07:38 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Pursat #CambodiaTravel #Prahok #TonleSap #VealVeng #ChrokLaEang #PchumBen #CambodiaFood #CardamomMountains #SiemReap #Angkor #BackpackerCambodia #CambodiaGuide #WetSeasonTravel #KhmerCulture #FloatingVillage https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Pursat's Marble, Monsoon, and the Long Road West
Sokha spends his sixth day in Pursat watching marble carvers at work, taking shelter from the monsoon over amok at Kolboth Restaurant, and reflecting on the week's news and the quiet rhythm of the town as Pchum Ben approaches. He shares practical costs and looks ahead to the road toward Veal Veng and the Cardamom foothills. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Pursat, Cambodia. Places in this episode: ZEN Café, Kolboth Restaurant, Pursat Riverside Hotel & Spa, Stung Pursat River, Veal Veng district, Chrok La Eang Waterfall, Kompong Luong Floating Village, Preah Khan of Bakan. Covered: marble carving, local food and costs, weather and daily rhythm, travel logistics and planning, Cardamom foothills, local news and development. Chapters:00:00 ZEN Café02:35 Kolboth Restaurant03:35 Roadside05:55 Chrok La Eang Waterfall06:43 Preah Khan of Bakan A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Pursat #CambodiaTravel #MarbleCarving #KompongLuong #TonleSap #PchumBen #MonsoonTravel #CardamomMountains #VealVeng #ChrokLaEang #CambodiaFood #TravelPodcast #MekongRiver #SiemReapTravel #WetSeasonAngkor #BudgetTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Pursat's Pchum Ben and the Long Road West
Day five in Pursat: Sokha marks the start of Pchum Ben at a local pagoda, watches marble carvers at work, and weighs the long road west to Veal Veng and the Cardamom foothills, with costs and practical notes on the province's quiet rhythms. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Pursat, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Kompong Luong, Stung Pursat, Veal Veng, Kolboth Restaurant, Borey Thmey Restaurant, ZEN Café, Sala Cafe, Riverside Hotel. Covered: Pchum Ben festival, Marble carving, Veal Veng planning, Pursat daily life, Local food costs, Travel logistics. Chapters:00:00 Pursat01:36 Stung Pursat03:22 Kompong Luong05:06 Veal Veng07:13 Market08:00 Borey Thmey Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Pursat #CambodiaTravel #PchumBen #TonleSap #KompongLuong #MarbleCarving #VealVeng #CardamomMountains #SiemReap #AngkorWat #MonsoonTravel #KhmerCulture #FloatingVillage #Buddhism #SouthEastAsia #BudgetTravel #TravelPodcast #MekongRegion https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Pursat's Marble, Monsoon, and Floating Village
On day four in Pursat, Sokha Chan explores the marble-carving workshops near the river bridge, takes a boat to the vast Kompung Luong floating village on the Tonle Sap, and shelters from the monsoon over amok at Kolboth Restaurant—all while sharing practical costs and the province's quiet resilience. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Pursat, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Kompung Luong Floating Village, Krakor District, Kolboth Restaurant, Borey Thmey Restaurant, Chrok La Eang Waterfall, Veal Veng District. Covered: Marble carving, Floating village, Local food and costs, Monsoon travel, Pchum Ben, Pursat practicalities. Chapters:00:00 Krakor District02:02 Harbour04:17 Borey Thmey Restaurant06:28 Street07:31 Cafe08:31 River09:30 Chrok La Eang Waterfall A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Pursat #CambodiaTravel #KompungLuong #TonleSap #FloatingVillage #MarbleCarving #PchumBen #MonsoonTravel #CambodiaFood #Amok #KolbothRestaurant #ChrokLaEang #VealVeng #CardamomMountains #TravelPodcast #SoutheastAsia #BudgetTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Pursat's Marble Dust and a Quiet Pagoda
Day three in Pursat. Sokha watches marble carvers shape temple lions near the river bridge, visits Wat Bakan against the monsoon light, and talks Pchum Ben offerings and provincial costs over amok at Kolboth Restaurant. Practical notes on safety, cash, and carrying a krama. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Pursat, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Stung Pursat River, Wat Bakan, Neak Ta Khleang Moeung Shrine, Kolboth Restaurant, ZEN Café, B&B Verger Vannary, Veal Veng. Covered: Marble carving craft, Wat Bakan visit, Pchum Ben observances, Provincial food and costs, Moto travel to Bakan district, Pursat practical logistics. Chapters:00:00 Pursat01:56 Wat Bakan05:05 Kolboth Restaurant07:56 B&B Verger Vannary A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Cambodia #Pursat #CambodiaTravel #SoutheastAsia #PchumBen #MarbleCarving #WatBakan #TonleSap #MonsoonTravel #KhmerCulture #BackpackingCambodia #BudgetTravel #HiddenGemCambodia #ProvincialLife #Amok #MotoTrip #CambodiaGuide #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Pursat's Marble Dust and Monsoon Markets
Day two in Pursat: Sokha visits the marble carving workshops, dodges monsoon rain over lunch at Kolboth Restaurant, learns about the town's hero shrine, and shops for Pchum Ben offerings at the central market. Practical tips on meal costs, ATMs, and the Veal Veng road. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Pursat, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Stung Pursat, Kolboth Restaurant, Neak Ta Khleang Moeung Shrine, Sala Cafe, Pursat central market. Covered: Marble carving tradition, Pchum Ben festival observances, Monsoon weather and daily rhythm, Local food and costs, Pursat town life. Chapters:00:00 Stung Pursat01:15 Kolboth Restaurant03:30 Neak Ta Khleang Moeung Shrine05:33 Sala Cafe06:55 Quiet evening room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Pursat #CambodiaTravel #MarbleCarving #MonsoonSeason #PchumBen #KhmerFood #Amok #TonleSap #KhmerCulture #TravelCambodia #PursatProvince #StreetFood #Buddhism #KhleangMoeung #CardamomMountains #CambodiaTravelTips #OffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Pursat’s Marble, Monsoon, and Floating Village
Sokha Chan arrives in Pursat, exploring marble workshops, the flooded Kompong Luong floating village, and local food amid monsoon rains and Pchum Ben preparations. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Pursat, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Pursat Riverside Hotel & Spa, ZEN Café, Sala Cafe, Malop Svay Restaurant, Neak Ta Khleang Moeung Shrine, Kompong Luong Floating Village, Krakor. Covered: Pursat town life, Marble carving, Kompong Luong, Tonle Sap floating villages, Local food, Monsoon travel. Chapters:00:00 Pursat Riverside Hotel & Spa02:12 ZEN Café03:34 Neak Ta Khleang Moeung Shrine04:58 Malop Svay Restaurant06:13 Village07:35 Boat ride08:21 River A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Pursat #KompongLuong #TonleSap #FloatingVillage #MarbleCarving #CambodiaTravel #MonsoonTravel #PchumBen #KhleangMoeung #StungPursat #CardamomMountains #AmokCambodia #NumBanhChok #CafePursat #RiversideHotel #ZENCafe #SalaCafe #CambodiaPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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The Riverboat to Siem Reap and a Country in Motion
Sokha leaves Kampong Chhnang on the Tonle Sap riverboat for Siem Reap, reflecting on a province of pottery, prahok, and quiet change. He shares final costs, a last coffee, and what the river's flow means for the journey ahead. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Phsar Chhnang, Andong Russey, Chong Kos, Tonle Sap, Phnom Dasavidha Pagoda, Vann Sokleap Restaurant, Kampong Chhnang High School, Siem Reap. Covered: Tonle Sap boat journey, Pottery tradition, Prahok production, Monsoon travel, Kampong Chhnang development, Wet-season Angkor planning. Chapters:00:00 Kampong Chhnang00:52 Andong Russey06:21 Phnom Dasavidha Pagoda A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #TonleSap #KampongChhnang #SiemReap #CambodiaTravel #Riverboat #FloodedForest #Prahok #PotteryVillage #MonsoonSeason #AngkorWat #BuddhistLent #CambodiaLife #BudgetTravel #MekongRiver #SoutheastAsia #TravelPodcast #Krama https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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The Last River Light in Kampong Chhnang
Sokha spends his final day in Kampong Chhnang watching the Tonle Sap at peak flood, saying goodbye to the pottery town, and preparing for the boat journey north to Siem Reap and a wet-season Angkor. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Tonle Sap river, Phsar Chhnang Market, Andong Russey pottery village, Kampong Chhnang High School, Three Brothers Coffee & Eatery, Yeay Tep Pagoda, Vann Sokleap Restaurant, Garden Guest House. Covered: Last day in Kampong Chhnang, Tonle Sap boat journey, Wet-season Angkor planning, Kampong Chhnang food and markets, Visa extension logistics, Infrastructure and development. Chapters:00:00 Kampong Chhnang01:17 Kampong Chhnang High School03:10 Siem Reap04:03 Three Brothers Coffee & Eatery04:56 Yeay Tep Pagoda06:05 Vann Sokleap Restaurant07:47 Riverside A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KampongChhnang #CambodiaTravel #TonleSap #MonsoonTravel #AndongRussey #PotteryVillage #SiemReap #AngkorWat #WetSeasonAngkor #Prahok #KuyTeav #BoatTrip #MekongRiver #CambodiaLife #BudgetTravel #Krama #SokhaChan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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The River's Silent Hours and a Road That Isn't There
Sokha spends a quiet morning on the Tonle Sap before the rain, visits the unfinished National Road 50C, and considers what development means for a town like Kampong Chhnang. He also checks the numbers on a daily budget and plans his boat ride to Siem Reap. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Tonle Sap, National Road 50C, Psar Chhnang, Kampong Leng, Andong Russey, Village Pottery Garden Villa, Three Brothers Coffee & Hotpot, G7 Internet Cafe. Covered: Tonle Sap flood season, Infrastructure development, Local food and costs, Boat travel planning, Monsoon weather. Chapters:00:00 Tonle Sap01:31 Kampong Chhnang02:58 Kampong Leng04:47 G7 Internet Cafe06:32 Street08:13 Village Pottery Garden Villa09:06 Andong Russey A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KampongChhnang #TonleSap #CambodiaTravel #MonsoonTravel #PotteryVillage #RiverLife #BoatTrip #FloodSeason #CambodiaBudget #AngkorWat #KampongLengTemples #Prahok #PalmSugar #Krama #TravelPodcast #Cambodia2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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The River's Last Gift in Kampong Chhnang
On his final full day in Kampong Chhnang, Sokha hires a boat for one last trip into the flooded forest, eats the best num banh chok at the central market, and books his boat passage to Siem Reap before the water starts to fall. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Garden Guest House, Phsar Chhnang, Andong Russey, Yeay Tep Pagoda, Vann Sokleap Restaurant, G7 Internet Cafe, AIR Coffee & Eatery, Three Brothers Coffee & Hotpot. Covered: flooded forest ecosystem, pottery craft, local market food, boat travel planning, road safety park. Chapters:00:00 Garden Guest House01:00 Phsar Chhnang02:35 Boat ride05:04 Vann Sokleap Restaurant07:27 Riverside A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KampongChhnang #TonleSap #CambodiaTravel #WetSeasonTravel #FloatingVillage #PotteryWorkshop #MekongRiver #SiemReapBoat #PrekToal #BirdWatching #CambodiaFood #LocalMarket #MonsoonTravel #NumBanhChok #AndongRussey #TravelCambodia #RiverLife #GreenSeason https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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The River's Bounty and a Morning of Monks
Sokha spends his fifth day in Kampong Chhnang on the water, learning about the Tonle Sap's fish economy and the monks who depend on it. He shares real costs for boat trips and meals, and looks ahead to his journey toward Siem Reap. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Tonle Sap River, Chong Kos Floating Village, Phsar Chhnang Market, Wat Phnom Robath, Three Brothers Coffee & Hotpot, Vann Sokleap Restaurant, Kampong Tralach. Covered: Tonle Sap river ecosystem, Fishing and prahok economy, Boat travel planning, Local food and market costs, Rural temple visit, Flood season landscape. Chapters:00:00 Phsar Chhnang Market02:08 Wat Phnom Robath06:51 Three Brothers Coffee & Hotpot08:13 Riverside at dusk09:23 Vann Sokleap Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KampongChhnang #TonleSap #CambodiaTravel #FloatingVillage #FloodedForest #Prahok #CambodiaFood #RiverLife #MonsoonTravel #WetSeason #KuyTeav #Amok #MotorbikeTrip #LocalMarket #SiemReapBoat #Cambodia2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Prahok, Palm Sugar, and the Rains Retreat
Sokha spends monsoon day four in Kampong Chhnang between a Buddhist candle ceremony and a riverside lunch, learning how sugar palms shape the town's sweets and how the flooded Tonle Sap fuels its prahok kitchens. Plus the cost of a local day out, and what the rains retreat actually means for the people around him. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Phnom Dasavidha Pagoda (Wat Phnom Tuosapit), Phsar Chhnang Market, Andong Russey area paddies, Vann Sokleap Restaurant, Tonle Sap riverfront, Angkor Thmey Restaurant. Covered: Buddhist Rains Retreat ceremony, Palm sugar production and cost, River flood cycle and fishing, Prahok and local food economy, Provincial meal pricing and venues. Chapters:01:47 Phsar Chhnang Market03:12 Vann Sokleap Restaurant05:09 Angkor Thmey Restaurant07:24 Rain on roof A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KampongChhnang #CambodiaTravel #MonsoonSeason #TonleSap #PalmSugar #Prahok #Vassa #BuddhistLent #CambodiaFood #PhsarChhnang #Amok #FloodedForest #Riverside #MekongCatfish #LocalLife #WetSeason #CandleProcession #Krama https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Monsoon Pottery, Cycled Paddies, and a Temple of Sleep
Sokha spends his third day in Kampong Chhnang cycling through flooded paddies, trying his hand at a pottery workshop in Andong Russey, and climbing a sacred hill with a legend. Plus practical notes on costs and the best way to see the countryside. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Andong Russey pottery village, Phsar Chhnang market, Phnom Neang Kong Rei, Tonle Sap river, Garden Guest House, Three Brothers Coffee & Hotpot, Vann Sokleap Restaurant. Covered: Pottery craft and workshop, Cycling countryside routes, Sacred hill and local legend, Flood season river and landscape, Local food specialties and costs, Planning onward travel to Siem Reap. Chapters:00:00 Pottery village, sounds of clay and light rain02:13 Phsar Chhnang market03:13 Garden Guest House05:13 Phnom Neang Kong Rei06:23 Three Brothers Coffee & Hotpot07:27 Vann Sokleap Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KampongChhnang #CambodiaTravel #PotteryVillage #AndongRussey #TonleSap #MonsoonTravel #CyclingCambodia #PhnomNeangKongRei #NumBanhChok #Prahok #CambodiaCycling #FloodSeason #TravelCambodia #Krama #CambodiaPottery #SiemReapTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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The River's Rising Heart: Chhnok Tru and the Tonle Sap
Sokha takes a boat to the floating village of Chhnok Tru at peak flood season, meets a family making prahok, and reflects on the river's seasonal reversal. He also explores a quieter side of Kampong Chhnang, from a hilltop pagoda to a riverside meal, with practical notes on costs and getting around. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Chhnok Tru Floating Village, Andong Russey Pottery Village, Wat Phnom Robath, Three Brothers Coffee & Hotpot, Tonle Sap Hotel And Restaurant, Garden Guest House, Kampong Chhnang City Garden. Covered: Floating village life at high water, Tonle Sap seasonal flow reversal, Prahok production tradition, Provincial costs and budget travel, Buddhist Lent observations, Planning onward travel to Siem Reap. Chapters:00:00 Boat engine, river water01:17 Flooded forest, birds03:30 Wat Phnom Robath07:49 Tonle Sap Hotel And Restaurant08:44 Quiet room, ceiling fan A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KampongChhnang #TonleSap #FloatingVillage #ChhnokTru #CambodiaTravel #GreenSeason #Monsoon #Prahok #Pottery #AndongRussey #WatPhnomRobath #Cambodia #TravelPodcast #SoutheastAsia #RiverLife #BoatTrip https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Pottery, Flooded Forests, and a River That Runs Backward
Sokha Chan moves to Kampong Chhnang at peak flood season, exploring the pottery village of Andong Russey, the floating villages of Chong Kos and Kandal, and the Tonle Sap's dramatic flow reversal. Practical notes on costs, cycling routes, and pre-Angkorian temples across the river. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Andong Russey Pottery Village, Chong Kos Floating Village, Kandal Floating Village, Phsar Chhnang Market, Phsar Chhnang quarter, Kampong Leng district, Prasat Punnrey, Phnom Neang Kong Rei. Covered: Pottery and craft traditions, Tonle Sap flood season and flow reversal, Floating villages and lake culture, Pre-Angkorian temples and local legends, Provincial living costs and practicalities, Monsoon travel and cycling routes. Chapters:00:00 Kampong Chhnang01:51 Phsar Chhnang quarter03:16 Andong Russey Pottery Village04:43 Chong Kos Floating Village06:11 Kandal Floating Village07:27 Kampong Leng district09:31 Yeay Tep Pagoda A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KampongChhnang #TonleSap #FloatingVillages #PotteryVillage #AndongRussey #CambodiaTravel #MonsoonSeason #TravelCambodia #RiversideLife #BuddhistLent #PrasatPunnrey #NumBanhChok #BackpackingCambodia #SoutheastAsiaTravel #SustainableTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Last Monsoon Morning in Phnom Penh
Sokha Chan spends his final morning in Phnom Penh with a riverside coffee and markets, then hails a tuk-tuk to the station for the bus north to Siem Reap. He shares his bittersweet farewell to the city and what he's learned in his first week. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Sisowath Quay, Royal Palace, Street 144, Wat Phnom, BKK1, National Museum, Malis, Siem Reap bus station. Covered: last day in phnom penh, tonle sap river observation, local coffee and street food, bus north to siem reap, farewell reflection on first week. Chapters:00:00 Sisowath Quay01:35 Street 14403:39 Riverside05:37 BKK106:34 National Museum07:38 Wat Phnom A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PhnomPenh #Cambodia #SokhaChan #TravelPodcast #Monsoon #SiemReap #TonleSap #MekongRiver #StreetFood #CambodiaTravel #BKK1 #Riverside #SoutheastAsia #Backpacking #SlowTravel #AngkorWat #BoatTrip https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Monsoon Mischief and the Riverside's Last Night
Sokha spends his final full day in Phnom Penh dodging drizzle, diving into the city's film and poker scenes, and savoring a last riverside dinner before heading north. Practical notes on transport, costs, and the city's dual-currency rhythm, all wrapped in the monsoon's soggy embrace. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Institut français du Cambodge, Sisowath Quay, Koh Pich, NagaWorld, Malis, BKK1, selapak coffee and eatery, Lagràce Cafe. Covered: Film and arts scene, Riverside exploration, Trade fairs and development, Monsoon lifestyle, Cost of living, Transport planning. Chapters:00:00 Institut français du Cambodge02:21 Koh Pich04:42 Malis06:58 Waterfront09:16 BKK110:58 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PhnomPenh #CambodiaTravel #Monsoon #TonleSap #MalisRestaurant #KohPich #NagaWorld #CinemaAdrift #Riverside #StreetFood #AngkorBeer #Krama #SiemReap #TravelPodcast #ExpatLife #PhnomPenhEats #RainySeason #Cambodia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Monsoon Coffee, Canvas, and the Turning River
Sokha spends a damp day in Phnom Penh's art and café scene, and researches the Tonle Sap's reversal from the riverside. He also pins down the practical side of a wet-season Angkor trip, pricing out buses and boats for the September journey. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Places in this episode: selapak coffee and eatery, SOSORO - Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum, BROWN Roastery | BKK, CanCan, Street 178, Sisowath Quay, National Museum of Cambodia, Royal Palace of Cambodia. Covered: Phnom Penh art and café scene, Tonle Sap river reversal, Transport planning to Siem Reap, Museum visit, Cost of living in Phnom Penh, Monsoon weather lifestyle. Chapters:00:00 Street 17801:00 Cafe terrace02:32 Riverside04:22 Museum echo05:49 CanCan07:19 Bar interior09:16 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PhnomPenh #CambodiaTravel #MonsoonTravel #TonleSap #Mekong #TravelPodcast #SoutheastAsia #PhnomPenhCafe #StreetFood #BudgetTravel #TravelTips #Cambodia #SiemReapTrip #RainySeason #KuyTeav #PhnomPenhArt #NomadicLife #ExpatLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Monsoon Banking, Silk Island, and the River's Turn
Sokha sorts out his visa extension and bank account in Phnom Penh, takes a bus to Silk Island to watch weavers at work, and watches the Tonle Sap swell as the monsoon peaks. Practical tips on costs, transport, and staying dry. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Boeng Keng Kang 1, Street 308, Russian Market, ABA Bank Monivong, Street 240, Sisowath Quay, Japanese Friendship Bridge, Silk Island (Koh Oknha Tei). Covered: visa extension logistics, banking in cambodia, silk island weaving, tonle sap reversal, monsoon travel advice, cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Boeng Keng Kang 101:26 Russian Market02:52 Street 24004:45 Sisowath Quay06:04 Japanese Friendship Bridge07:20 Selapak coffee and eatery08:28 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #CambodiaTravel #PhnomPenh #MonsoonSeason #SokhaChan #TravelPodcast #CambodiaVisa #ABABank #SilkIsland #KhmerCulture #TonleSap #MekongRiver #StreetFood #Amok #KuyTeav #BaiSachChrouk #PhnomPenhRainyDay #SoutheastAsiaTravel #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Palace Gates, Museum Marble, and Monsoon Streets
Sokha spends his third day in Phnom Penh walking the riverfront, visiting the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, and getting lost in the National Museum. Along the way he notes practical costs, dodges a downpour, and plans next month's trip to a wet-season Angkor. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Royal Palace of Cambodia, Silver Pagoda, National Museum of Cambodia, Street 178, Malis, Central Market, Tonle Bassac. Covered: Phnom Penh landmarks, Khmer history, monsoon travel, street food and fine dining, Angkor planning, practical costs. Chapters:00:00 Tonle Bassac01:34 Silver Pagoda03:16 Street 17805:28 Malis07:12 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PhnomPenh #Cambodia #CambodiaTravel #RoyalPalace #SilverPagoda #NationalMuseum #MalisRestaurant #KhmerFood #MonsoonTravel #AngkorWat #SiemReap #TravelPodcast #SokhaChan #KhmerCulture #PhnomPenhGuide #WetSeasonTrave #MekongRiver #CambodiaHistory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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Monsoon Arrival: Banking, Buses, and the Reversing River
Sokha Chan navigates his second day in Phnom Penh: extending his visa, opening a bank account, and riding the city bus. He walks the riverside as the Tonle Sap reverses its flow, and plans his wet-season Angkor visit over coffee. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Places in this episode: General Department of Immigration, ABA Bank, Royal Palace, National Museum of Cambodia, Central Market, Russian Market, selapak coffee and eatery, Riverview Restaurant & Bar. Covered: visa extension process, banking in cambodia, phnom penh city bus, tonle sap reversal, phnom penh food. Chapters:00:00 Rain on tin roof00:24 General Department of Immigration02:14 Riverview Restaurant & Bar04:08 Royal Palace05:19 Central Market06:42 Selapak coffee and eatery07:54 Hotel room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PhnomPenh #CambodiaTravel #MonsoonSeason #TonleSapRiver #AngkorWat #VisaExtension #ExpatsInCambodia #PhnomPenhCityBus #RussianMarket #Selapak #RiverviewRestaurant #KhmerFood #TravelAsia #SlowTravel #DigitalNomadLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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First Landing, First Rain: Phnom Penh
Sokha Chan lands in Phnom Penh mid-monsoon, sorts his visa, SIM and bank account, and takes a first walk along the riverside. He unpacks the practical costs of settling in, from a 6,000-riel breakfast to the flat he rents for about 1.4 million riels, and offers an honest first-impressions tour of a city that's hotter, wetter and more layered than he expected. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Cambodia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Cambodia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Places in this episode: Phnom Penh International Airport, Central Market, Khmer Surin Boutique Guesthouse, Sisowath Quay, Malis, BKK1, Royal Palace, National Museum. Covered: arrival logistics, visa and banking, food tour, city orientation, monsoon weather, safety awareness. Chapters:00:00 City street01:20 Central Market02:48 Khmer Surin Boutique Guesthouse04:28 Malis06:16 BKK108:00 Sisowath Quay10:31 Selapak A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PhnomPenh #CambodiaTravel #SoutheastAsiaBackpacking #MonsoonSeason #PhnomPenhFirstDay #CambodiaVisa #ExpatLife #PhnomPenhFood #RussianMarket #PhnomPenhRiverside #CambodiaBudgetTravel #KuyTeav #FishAmok #PhnomPenhSafety #SokhaChanPodcast #CambodiaPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/cambodia/
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast is about travelling in Cambodia as a matter of daily life, not just a list of sights. The monsoon season runs from May to November, the dry season from December to April, and the land is mostly low plains with mountains in the southwest and north. Those rhythms shape every journey.The host moves through the country in connected stages: Phnom Penh, the capital on the Mekong; the Tonle Sap lake; the Cardamom Mountains in the southwest; and the river towns that rely on the annual flood pulse. Each place is considered on its own terms, away from the usual circuit.Across a couple of years, the show builds its own calendar. He returns to the same towns in different seasons, watching the dry landscape brown out and then green up when the monsoon arrives. The pace is deliberate: settle, learn, move somewhere connected, and let the knowledge accumulate.Sokha Chan lives in Cambodia and stays for two years, moving between cities, coastlines and smaller town
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