Siem Reap has two huge shows. Smile of Angkor and Rosana Broadway. Both are held in a purpose built theatre seating many hundreds. Both attract tour groups by the dozen and thrive on them. But maybe you want something a little different? Maybe a small review or show in a bar. Maybe a dinner show. What about the circus? Read on ….
Karaoke
Now what I’m about to suggest won’t be to everyone’s cup of tea. But on the other hand, it’s just to give you an idea. Maybe you’re only going to be in Siem Reap a short time – two or three days – and in that case, this definitely won’t … Read More →
Phare presents The NEW Adventure
OK, OK, it’s not called the New Adventure, but compared to the show I saw before it’s a new show. The story is basically the same: a young lad, abused at home, runs away to Phnom Penh. He’s set upon by some unsavoury characters and ends up being rescued by … Read More →
12 places with a heart
Following a post on “10 Great Places to eat for a cause” in the S.E.A. Backpacker (http://www.southeastasiabackpacker.com/10-great-places-to-eat-for-a-cause-in-south-east-asia), we decided to copy their idea. Here are twelve places in Siem Reap, granted not all restaurants, that “have a heart” and do more than the average for the community. They have all … Read More →
5 day itinerary
I’ve had a few people say to me “It’s all very well having all these ideas, but it’s too confusing to make an itinerary from them.” This indeed may be a problem. Siem Reap Post . com offers so much, it’s hard choosing what to do. There is also the … Read More →
Rosana Broadway
Rosana Broadway is a large cabaret show, situated just outside the town. It’s about 3km down the road to Phnom Penh, just past Psar Leu market. It advertises itself as the “First and only International Cabaret show in Cambodia”. We can’t comment on that, but it’s worth putting on the … Read More →
Pyong Yang Restaurant
I wish to thank Steve Grace for this article on his visit to an unusual restaurant. Photos are by his friend, Andrew Eatwell. Enjoy! “When friends extended an invitation to join them for dinner at a Korean restaurant here in Siem Reap, I was quick to say yes. I like … Read More →
Phare presents Eclipse
UPDATE 01/07/13 Eclipse is now the main show for the months of July, August and September – running 10 days out of every 14. We have already featured a post on Tchamlaek – the new show at Phare, the Cambodian Circus. Now we have a post on the other show … Read More →
Temple Bar Apsara Show
The Temple Bar in Pub Street, is one of those places worth knowing about. Downstairs there’s a thumping disco. Upstairs is a restaurant with a full Apsara show. In case you’ve never seen Apsara dancing, then this is one place worth adding to your itinerary. The show starts at 19.30 … Read More →
Station Show
The Station Wine Bar is a great gay orientated bar (there are only four) in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It is welcoming, filled with locals who will chat and the waiters are cute. They have a long list (I’ve been told 20) of wines available by the glass, and many more … Read More →