Pascal Medeville, Author at Wonders of Cambodia

Illustration of a Cambodian folk scene at a riverside: a large fish leaps dramatically out of the water in the foreground while a rabbit watches from the grassy bank, and in the background a couple in traditional clothing stands near a stilted thatched house, suggesting a moment from a village proverb.

This proverb, born from a folk tale about a cunning rabbit and a fish that trick a greedy couple, reminds...

Avion de la compagnie AirAsia peint en rouge avec la mention Cambodia sur le fuselage, volant dans le ciel avant l’atterrissage

A New boost for Cambodia tourism

June 3, 2026

AirAsia Cambodia and the Cambodia Tourism Board have signed a strategic partnership to boost tourism from India and Australia through...

Close-up of a Siem Reap artisan using metal chisels and a wooden mallet on a leather panel to create traditional sbaek thom Khmer shadow puppets.

Picture of the day: Chisels of Sbaek Thom Artisans in Siem Reap

by Pascal Medeville

June 2, 2026

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In Siem Reap, simple steel chisels and a wooden mallet patiently open thousands of tiny holes in leather, shaping the...

AirAsia et Cambodia Tourism Board unissent leurs forces pour booster le tourisme au Cambodge

by Pascal Medeville

June 1, 2026

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AirAsia Cambodia et le Cambodia Tourism Board viennent de signer un accord stratégique pour dynamiser le tourisme au Cambodge, avec...

Cast-iron pan of chakchouka topped with eggs and herbs, served on a wooden board with a basket of sliced baguette and a cup of black coffee at Paris Bakery in Siem Reap.

Picture of the day: Chakchouka Breakfast at Paris Bakery, Siem Reap

by Pascal Medeville

June 1, 2026

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Chakchouka, crusty baguette, and bold coffee at Paris Bakery in Siem Reap capture a cozy French‑Khmer breakfast moment perfect for...

Statue of a robed Buddhist monk standing on a pedestal in front of a dark doorway and red wall, holding a closed umbrella and a book

Hem Chieu, the Monk Who Dared – Cambodian Nationalism in a Saffron Robe

by Pascal Medeville

May 31, 2026

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Hem Chieu was a Cambodian Buddhist monk who became a key figure of early Khmer nationalism under French rule, his...

Close-up of pale cream and pink Pithecellobium dulce (âmpil tœk) flowers blooming on a leafy branch in rural Cambodia, softly blurred green background.

Picture of the day: Manila Tamarind Blossom in Cambodia

by Pascal Medeville

May 31, 2026

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Close-up of Pithecellobium dulce (âmpil tœk) flowers in Cambodia, capturing the delicate bloom of this beloved tree that flavors village...

Japanese Imperial Army troops and supply wagons advancing along a dirt road through rural Indochina in 1940, with mountains visible in the background

Imperial Japanese Control over Cambodia in World War II, From Quiet Garrison to Puppet Kingdom

by Pascal Medeville

May 30, 2026

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Imperial Japanese control over Cambodia during World War II began as a quiet military presence beside Vichy France and ended...

House-made blood sausage with mashed potatoes, mustard sauce, and greens served on a patterned plate at La Ferme de Bassac restaurant in Siem Reap.

Picture of the day: Blood Sausage & Mash at La Ferme de Bassac Siem Reap

by Pascal Medeville

May 30, 2026

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Comforting blood sausage and mashed potatoes at La Ferme de Bassac in Siem Reap, blending French bistro flavors with Cambodia’s...

Night view of Kampong Thom Royal Hotel with bright facade lighting, central fountain and landscaped driveway framed by trees

Kampong Thom Royal Hotel – Comfortable 4-Star Stay in the Heart of Steung Sen

by Pascal Medeville

May 29, 2026

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Looking for a comfortable overnight stop between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, or a base to explore Sambor Prei Kuk...