The author of Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China was at the opening night of Kampot Writers’ & Readers’ Festival 2017. And, I am a huge fan of her book which inspired me as much as the First They Killed My Father author (Loung Ung) did. This month, I had the honor to meet them […]
Jung Chang in Phnom Penh Read More »
I do not actually remember how I got around to conducting block teaching twice in Yangon, Myanmar, for the past two years to two batches of MBA candidates between 2016 (January) and 2017 (February). Myanmar has reportedly developed quite a lot, and I was fortunate enough to meet very bright Myanmar students and call them
My third trip to Myanmar Read More »
I’m happy to be part of this discussion regarding entrepreneurship which I am taking time to learn about and do as well. The discussion below is in Khmer language. Phav Daroath of WaterSHED, me representing REDHILL, and Sopheakmonkol Sok of Codingate. We also met in Manila last month. Here are some photos of Manila’s Forbes
Facebook Live on Klahan9/BBC Media Action Read More »
May and June were bitter and sweet. Bitter because I lost a travel blogger friend in an accident in a hotel in Indonesia. One of those few people that left unforgettable imprints in my mind. She was a little star and her passing left a big hole in our heart. I hope she’ll look back
Bitter-sweet memories of May and June Read More »
April was a bittersweet month for me. I only broke this piece of news on LinkedIn and Facebook. I have recently set up a full digital marketing agency based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, as well as an online platform, http://wheninphnompenh.com, and surprisingly my work has been recognized and I got featured in Forbes 30 under 30. Obviously,
Thank you #ForbesAsia Read More »
Admittedly, it is not easy for me to discuss issues on TV, especially in English. However challenging, I am happy to say that I’ve done it and to share it here. This is a weekly TV show hosted by H.E. Sok Siphanna, an advisor to the government and a lawyer based in Cambodia. On the
Cambodia’s Global Dialogue: Media in Cambodia Read More »
This sums up my new year’s resolution. From this year onwards, I will only make a resolution out of one clear message per year. And, I think Melinda Gates agrees on this, too. 😀 First, thank you, 2016. You have been a very bitter but also more amazing year one could ask for. I did not
Let’s be bold, 2017! Read More »
Hey, look who has just had a Michelin-starred dinner? Tonight having food cooked by Christian Peyre, a Michelin-star chef from #France and his team at #TopazCambodia. ♥️ Dry-fried scallops, lobster butter and citrus sauce, with quince and finger like caviar ? #wheninphnompenh #phnompenh #cambodia #Frenchfood #foodblogger #khmerblogger #foodreviewer A photo posted by Blue Lady Blog
Impression of the first Michelin-starred dinner at Topaz Phnom Penh Read More »
When people ask me why I keep travelling, here is what I usually answer their enquiry with. Travelling, to me, is a freeing experience, and of course it comes with potential frustrations and a lot of uncertainties that can scare off even the most brave of us all. As we get older, we can hardly
2016: the year of travelling for work Read More »
It is pretty emotional coming back home. Yes, coming home after two years of being away and completely neglecting this blog. However, I am still going to live my nomadic life, travelling here and there non-stop when opportunity arises. 😉 And, today happened to be a day full of fun because of a chance to
Coming back to the Kingdom when U.S. Embassy Facebook Page has 1 million fans strong Read More »