If you are travelling to Cambodia to experience the diversity of the wildlife, it is important to bear in mind that not all of Cambodia’s large mammals live on land. Around 150kms north of the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh, near the small town of Kratie, can be found the home of the rare Irrawaddy freshwater dolphin – an oceanic creature that can live in freshwater … Continue reading Cambodia Wildlife: Irrawaddy Freshwater Dolphin
The Cardamom and Elephant Mountains ranges, stretching along the west coast, are densely forested and sparsely inhabited, one of the last forest wilderness areas in mainland southeast Asia. By way of contrast to areas of Cambodia such as the Tonle Sap lake region, the Cardamom and Elephant Mountains ranges, stretching along the west coast, are densely forested and sparsely inhabited, one of the last forest … Continue reading Cambodia: Cardamom and Elephant Mountains
The giant Tonle Sap lake region is probably one of the better known areas of Cambodia, if only because of its proximity to the temples of Angkor. Most people who visit Angkor, however, may only take a 2-hour “tourist” boat trip to the floating villages along the lakeshore, thereby missing the chance to appreciate what is perhaps one of the most unusual and diverse ecosystems … Continue reading Cambodia: Tonle Sap Region
When planning an organised Ethical Travel trip, here are a few things you should look for in your travel company: Do they have a published responsible travel company? More importantly, does it make sense and talk about things they DO rather than things they aspire to? Have they always been working in this way? If not, why not? Can they give you categorical examples (names, … Continue reading 6 Question Checklist for Ethical Travel Companies
It seems every where you look now, companies of all kinds are talking about how “green” they are. The words “responsible”, “sustainable” and “ethical” seem to be used by everyone, from companies in travel, oil, cosmetics – the list is endless. You won’t be alone in wondering what this really means: how does it really benefit the environment, the local tribes, the rain forest? Unfortunately … Continue reading What does Ethical Travel really mean?
The indigineous peoples of the Tampuen tribe in North Eastern Cambodia say that the Yaklom Crater Lake is a gift from the spirits, and sitting in the fading light of day looking over its tranquil, crystal-clear water it is easy to see why. No-one knows when or how this circular lake, surrounded by jungle, came into being, so perhaps the locals are right – either … Continue reading North Eastern Cambodia
