Mangoes and Mandalas
Living in Cambodia
An informative, entertaining, and slightly humorous insight into the Kingdom of Cambodia, and the magical world of farming and beyond!
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Moving to Cambodia, an Unexpected Journey!
So, you are thinking about moving to Cambodia? Implementing and adapting to change is never easy. Seven years ago I was at a full circle stage in my life, and it was time to take on the unknown and make a life decision. Subsequently, it turned out to be the right...
Banana Tree – An Amazing, Versatile Tree!
Banana Plantation.
Kampot Pepper Farm – Ny Ann Pepper Farm will Surprise You!
Nestled at the base of Phnom Voar, only 40 minutes from Kampot and 20 minutes from Kep, Ny Ann Pepper Farm is one of the area's most beautiful and friendliest Kampot Pepper Farms. It isn't as big as some of the other Kampot pepper farms. However, what they lack in...
Can You Grow Asparagus in the Tropics? Surprisingly, Yes!
Asparagus is usually grown in cooler, more temperate climates, yet surprisingly, it can also thrive in warmer climates and even the tropics! Read below for our hands-on, quick-read case study, from our mango farm in Kep Province, Cambodia. Can you grow Asparagus in...
Are Peppercorns Good For You? It’s a Spicy Topic!
After moving to Cambodia 8 years ago, we finally settled in the southern provinces of Kep and Kampot. We live on a mango farm surrounded by pepper plantations. You may well know, Kampot Pepper is regarded as some of the best in the world. I had never before seen these...
Living in the Tropics – The Good and the Bad!
Tropical, what does that mean? For most of us, the word conjures up images of squeaky-clean beaches, lush jungle backdrops, and the smell of coconut oil wafting through the air. Yes, we have all been there, however, the reality of Living in the Tropics is a little...
Tropical Fruit Trees – 5 Trees That Will Blow Your Mind!
Living in the tropics is full of wonder. Since moving to Cambodia we have come across many weird and wonderful tropical fruit trees. Read on to discover these exotic pleasures of the Orient, 5 tropical fruit trees, that may just blow your mind! Delights of the...