Essentially Khmer
Jan 07 2019, by maads
With TIM Pheak, new Templation Executive Chef, the future of Cambodian cuisine is here, at the gates of Angkor. Read more...
Happy New Years
Jan 07 2019, by maads in Experience Improvement, Plantation urban resort & spa, Drink & Dine
A 7-year tradition at Plantation urban resort & spa: the holidays season sees returning guests and friends gather back in Phnom Penh. Read more...
Angkor Wat Half Marathon 2018
Jan 06 2019, by maads in MAADS, Templation, Community Involvement, ACTIVE & REACTIVE
"It's all about running, getting involved and feeling part of something important". Read more...
The Royal Ballet of Cambodia in Phnom Penh, January 2019
Dec 28 2018, by maads in MAADS, Templation, Pavilion , TeaHouse, Arts & Culture, Plantation urban resort & spa
Public performances of Neang Watthana Devi, the newest choreography by Princess Norodom Buppha Devi. Read more...
A Tea Garden Tucked in the heart of the city
Dec 26 2018, by maads in TeaHouse, THE BLOG OF BLOGS, Drink & Dine
Travel influencers visiting Phnom Penh are in love with the leafy spot where they can taste a wide selection of tea, or simply enjoy a Zen-filled moment. Read more...
Exploring Cambodia's Revival
Dec 17 2018, by maads in MAADS, Arts & Culture
For Angkor Photo Festival 2018 edition, photographers Neak Sophal and Kim Hak share with us their vision of Cambodia's modern photography through a personal yet thoroughly researched panorama. Read more...
Floating breakfast, a feast for the eye and palate
Nov 20 2018, by maads in Templation, Experience Improvement, Our Destinations
A great start of the day before strolling among ancient Khmer temples. Read more...
A budding career in the gardens of Kabiki
Nov 19 2018, by maads in MAADS, Kabiki, MEET OUR TEAM
At only 25, Lim Chanthong is the Restaurant Manager at Kabiki Secret Gardens Hotel, Phnom Penh. In spite of busy days, she finds time to go on with her studies, to make sure that each member of the team gets the cake of their dream for their birthday, and even to give a hand in the kitchen when the cooks need it. Read more...
Artist On A Roll
Oct 18 2018, by maads in MAADS, Arts & Culture, Plantation urban resort & spa
His travel rolls have defined another way of seeing Cambodia, and wandering through it. Raphael Seyfried is presenting his newest work at Phsar, an "art bazaar" set at Plantation hotel this weekend. Read more...
Power of Life, Power of Art
Oct 11 2018, by maads in Templation, Arts & Culture, Community Involvement
Sakura Dance performed by Khmer artists: the opening of the new art exhibition by Chhan Dina and Yamada Takakazu at Templation Angkor was definitely a stunning celebration of Cambodia-Japan friendship. Read more...
Beat Richner: A People's Homage
Sep 16 2018, by maads in MAADS, Templation, Community Involvement, Celebration
Official mourning, tribute at the Health Ministry, and a vast, spontaneous emotion among the people of Cambodia: the lasting legacy of Beat Richner (1947-2018), founder and spirit of Kantha Bopha Children Hospitals. Read more...
Chinese House: 114-year old, trendier than ever
Sep 13 2018, by maads in Chinese House, Music, Drink & Dine, Celebration
One of the oldest buildings in Phnom Penh remains more alive than ever, attracting foodies, fashion shoots and fans of romantic atmosphere. Read more...
Going Greener at Pavilion
Aug 06 2018, by maads in MAADS, Pavilion , The 240, TeaHouse, Experience Improvement, Community Involvement
MAADS destinations contribute to the global mobilization against plastic proliferation. Paper straws and refilling bottles are a big part of the responsible tourism committment. Read more...
Photogenic Blue Lime
Aug 02 2018, by maads in Blue Lime, Arts & Culture, Our Destinations
30 photographers invited by Sony Cambodia join a photo workshop session around the glamorous pool at Blue Lime Citylife Hotel Phnom Penh Read more...
Catastrophe Hits 4 Rivers Floating Lodge
Jul 24 2018, by maads in MAADS, 4 Rivers Floating Lodge, Community Involvement
The first floating ecolodge in South East Asia, 4Rivers Lodge on the Tatai River, has been severely hit by flash flooding. Fortunately, no casualty has been reported. We express our sympathy and support to this remarkable initiative in responsible tourism, a major actor in wildlife preservation and social development in one of Cambodia's most pristine areas. Read more...
First Influencers Check On Jungloo Project
Jul 23 2018, by maads in MAADS, Kabiki, The Jungloo, Experience Improvement, Community Involvement
The Jungloo (Jungle igloo) pilot structure has been set in the gardens of Kabiki Hotel in Phnom Penh, and this brand new project in eco-tourism and sustainable luxury is appealing to travel bloggers, vloggers and influencers! Read more...
Rainy days, golden days
May 13 2018, by maads in MAADS, The 240, Experience Improvement
Wet season's coming early to Cambodia! The MAADS umbrella will help you go through the daily showers, and its golden and silver hues are doing wonders on a deep-green tropical background. Read more...
Visit TeaHouse Phnom Penh
May 04 2018, by maads in TeaHouse, Our Destinations
A visual stroll through our Asian Urban Hotel in Phnom Penh Read more...
Airavata Fundraising for the Elephants of Cambodia
Apr 26 2018, by maads in MAADS, Arts & Culture, Wildlife
Visual and martial arts, emphasis on the interaction of humans and elephants...Airavata Fundation holds its first fundraising gala for preserving the gentle giants of the jungle. Read more...
Enter Khmer New Year!
Apr 14 2018, by maads in MAADS, Templation, Kirirom Hill Station, Pavilion , Kabiki, The 240, Blue Lime, DIB Club, Floatation, TeaHouse, Arts & Culture
Siem Reap French Week
Mar 09 2018, by maads in MAADS, Activities, Arts & Culture
The first edition of Siem Reap French Week/Semaine française showcases the "savoir-faire" of French entrepreneurs and their involvement on the Cambodian cultural scene. Read more...
Women's Day 2018: Best Wishes
Mar 08 2018, by maads in Community Involvement, Celebration
A vibrant message of hope by fashion model and influencer Kongka Chan. Read more...
A movie feast in Phnom Penh
Mar 04 2018, by maads in DIB Club, Arts & Culture
During the 8th Cambodia International Film Festival, DiB Club Koch Pich welcomes festival goers and participants to relax around and in the pool between two screenings, sip one complimentary drink...and talk about movies, of course! Read more...
Weaving the BIG Krama
Mar 04 2018, by maads in MAADS, Activities, Arts & Culture
Community involvement, tradition awareness and just fun -- the world's longest krama is being weaved in the gardens of Phnom Penh Royal Palace. Read more...
Visit the "Save the Forest" Charcoal Factory
Feb 21 2018, by maads in MAADS, Pavilion , Community Involvement
Every month, collecting and processing used coconut shells -- a fruit wildly consumed in Cambodia as beverage, cooking ingredient and in the cosmetics industry -- SGFE, a small but tenacious organization, produces 130 tons of eco-friendly charcoal briquettes. Read more...
Fellow Traveler in South East Asia
Feb 21 2018, by maads in MAADS, Arts & Culture
New painting exhibition in Phnom Penh reflects Fernando Acevedo's love and dedication for South East Asia, and Cambodia in particular. Read more...
TeaHouse Turns 5
Feb 17 2018, by maads in MAADS, DIB Club, TeaHouse
TeaHouse Asian Urban Hotel celebrates its fifth anniversary with a relaxed buffet dinner by Dib Club swimming pool, a lucky draw with tons of cool prizes, a big celebration cake and lots of dancing and fun. Read more...
Love is in the Air and on the River
Feb 11 2018, by maads in Pavilion , Kabiki, Blue Lime, Floatation, TeaHouse, Dining
Cross the river, enjoy Phnom Penh skyline and a romantic evening. Sunset cruise and 4-course dinner with your significant other. Read more...
An exceptional book about an exceptional destiny
Feb 04 2018, by maads in Templation, Arts & Culture
Ambassador Julio A. Jeldres, the Father King's private secretary for decades, presents and signs his book on the past and present of the Cambodian Royal Family, Feb 2 2018 Read more...
The Last (Plastic) Straw, now!
Feb 02 2018, by maads in MAADS, Pavilion , Chinese House, The 240, Blue Lime, DIB Club, 4 Rivers Floating Lodge, TeaHouse, Experience Improvement, Community Involvement
"It's just a drinking straw"...but these gazillions of plastic tubes add every day to the dismaying sea and river contamination. February 3 2018, we join the International Day to Ban the Plastic Pailles. Read more...
Paradigmsical
Jan 10 2018, by maads in Chinese House, Arts & Culture
Breaking new grounds, Battambang-based visual artist Karen Hartmann presents vividly colored artworks reflecting the latest phase in her ongoing commitment to "change paradigms". At Chinese House, starting from January 12, 2018. Read more...
The Cambodia Royal Ballet in photography and on stage
Jan 09 2018, by maads in MAADS, TeaHouse, Arts & Culture
This is the week of the Royal Ballet in Phnom Penh. Three performances of "Memories in Motion", a new program choreographed by Her Royal Highness Princess Norodom Buppha Devi, will grace the Chaktomuk Theater stage these coming Friday and Saturday. Read more...
First of Year 2018 First Friday/ 5 January
Jan 04 2018, by maads in DIB Club, Activities, Music
World Music with Middle Eastern accents for the first 2018 edition of DIB Club First Friday. Read more...
Happy & Wander-Full 2018!
Jan 04 2018, by maads in MAADS, Templation, Kirirom Hill Station, Pavilion , Kabiki, Chinese House, The 240, elsewhere, Blue Lime, DIB Club, Floatation, Cambomania, TeaHouse
Among the many new-year days around the globe, Maads teams wish you a happy and fruiful 2018, full of travels, wonders and discoveries. Read more...
Inspiring Hospitality
Dec 16 2017, by maads in Templation, Arts & Culture, Community Involvement
Latitudes Magazine #6
Dec 10 2017, by maads in Templation, Blue Lime, DIB Club, 4 Rivers Floating Lodge, Arts & Culture, Plantation urban resort & spa, Lifestyle
In Latitudes December/January issue. Read more...
Thanks God it's DIB First Friday!
Dec 02 2017, by maads in MAADS, DIB Club, Music, Drink & Dine
For its December edition, First Friday @DIB Club presented City Jungle evening, an explosion of music, videos and light performances. Read more...
Recently Blogging with Us
Nov 14 2017, by maads in THE BLOG OF BLOGS
Our Blog of Blogs selection of inspired reviews and travel notes from nomad experts. Read more...
Fashionably Foodie
Nov 03 2017, by maads in Fashion, Dining
Five chefs meet five fashion designers for an out-of-the-beaten-path dinner around the catwalk. Relish smart outfits with the eyes, savor stylish dishes with the palate. Some dizzyingly hip and insanely tasty moment! Read more...
Cambodian Space Project at Chinese House
Oct 10 2017, by maads in Chinese House, Music, Arts & Culture
Legends & Guardian Spirits in Angkor
Aug 25 2017, by maads in MAADS, Activities, Arts & Culture
