Articles Mentioning Cambodia Hotels

7 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting Cambodia

A Cambodian Pagoda. Photo: Kevin Brouillard Teeny Cambodia, nestled between touristic heavy-hitters, Vietnam and Thailand, is a country in transformation. Cambodia has only recently emerged from the horrors of war and genocide and opened itself to visitors with a smile and “sampeah” (a formal greeting where one places his palms together in a prayer-like fashion,…

The 10 Best Cities for First-Time International Travelers

The first step is always the hardest. This little nugget of wisdom is applicable to so much of life, but it’s also a helpful way to think about traveling abroad for the first time. Here at Oyster.com, we firmly believe that international travel is crucial toward broadening one’s world view and enjoying life. Understandably, though,…

Zika in Southeast Asia: Destinations You May Want to Skip

Malaysia has been added to the list of countries with Zika-related travel advisories from the CDC. Zika virus, the mosquito-related disease that’s prompted travel advisories across the Caribbean as well as Central and South America, is now in Southeast Asia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. Related Link: What You Need to Know…

8 Incredible Spiritual Sites Around the World

Whether they’re naturally formed or manmade, intricately detailed or strikingly simple, spiritual centers around the world offer a therapeutic place to reflect. Each has a fascinating past — some with roots in prehistoric times and many that have earned UNESCO World Heritage status. From an ashram in an Indian forest to a Buddhist temple on…

Visiting Cambodia's Killing Fields, a Dark Tourism Travelogue

Inside Tuol Sleng Prison; image courtesy of Kyle Valenta. This guy calls himself “G” and that stands for garnet, but we see none of those blood-red stones anywhere on his body. Instead, there are long stretches of tanned white skin over sharp bones, a silk shirt billowing open in the breeze. It’s hot and we’re…

10 Jaw-Droppingly Eerie Ghost Towns Around the World

Even the most glamorous towns can fade into the hereafter. Once stylish mansions, beautiful pools, glitzy hotels, and cool bars disintegrate like yesterday’s sand castles, leaving behind a completely deserted area. Sometimes there are takeaway lessons or heartbreaking tales found amidst the empty streets and vine-covered chaise lounges. And often, there’s even a compelling story…

6 Local Liquors Around the World You Haven’t Heard Of

Hundreds of countries have their spirit of choice — tequila in Mexico, rum in Cuba, and Jameson whiskey in Ireland, for example. Then there are the lesser-known liquors that are favored by a country, often enjoyed while laughing and conversing with friends and family at a neighborhood restaurant. Check out our list of six countries…

5 Awesome Budget Destinations in Asia

While it’s easy to deplete your savings vacationing in Asia — particularly if you opt for pricier destinations such as Japan or Singapore — it’s also easy enough to visit the world’s largest continent without spending too much money. South and Southeast Asia in particular offer some of the best destinations for traveling on a…