 |
HOME > DESTINATIONS
Page 1 of 1
Beyond
Siem Reap
This place is indeed "beyond," and parents should certainly heed the warning at the door that within they will find explicit material. The artwork of owner Jerry Swaffield, an Irishman and longtime expat, is wonderfully bizarre, a piss-take on Asian travel and the state of the world in expressive pen and ink drawings, like refined political cartooning, of the bizarre and sometimes a bit vulgar. Not to be missed. Swaffield also prints his own comic book about the typical visitor in Cambodia (check the website at www.cheapcharliecomics.com). Swaffield also has a collection of bizarre and extreme photographs, set in a chaotic yet stylistic display, in the back room. Images of Khmer Rouge cannibalism and atrocities as well as diseased figures are a bit much for some. All in all a very unique collection not to be missed (but maybe just stay in the front room). MasterCard and Visa accepted. Open daily from 9am to 9pm.This place is indeed "beyond," and parents should certainly heed
Carnets d'Asie
Siem Reap
Bookstore, boutique, gallery, and tea shop all in one, Carnets d' Asie features some rare finds, including works by local artists as well as fine temple reproductions and statuary. The large, tinted photographs of Pier Poretti (also see his gallery in Siem Reap; tel. 012/925-684) features large in the collection, with some classic views of the temples as well as scenes of life in rural Cambodia. The large, open tea area at the back of the gallery is a good place to meet with friends and have a look at your finds. Open daily from 10am to 10pm.Bookstore, boutique, gallery, and tea shop all in one, Carnets
Colors of Cambodia
Siem Reap
Here's a fun one. A project set up to fund Cambodian schools, the shop sells framed artwork of young Khmer kids who visit the temples or depict their daily life in Technicolor crayon. Some of the work is quite expressive and a purchase here certainly goes a long way to helping out.Here's a fun one. A project set up to fund
Jasmine
Siem Reap
This is a popular boutique with original, feminine designs made of silk and plenty of organza. Daily 9am-10pm.This is a popular boutique with original, feminine designs made
John McDermott Photography
Siem Reap
Just next door to the FCC, American John McDermott displays his stunning silver gelatin prints, some very classic images of the temple, in a cool, tiled contemporary space. The gallery is inspiring for more amateur photographers shutter-bugging at the temples, and these fine prints make great gifts. Small postcards are available for $2 (£1.10), larger reproductions just $35 (£19), and poster-size prints start at $300 (£167). Due to popularity, a beautiful two-story second gallery has opened in the heart of the backpacker district. The second floor features exhibitions by other artists. Both open daily from 10am to 10pm. MasterCard and Visa accepted.Just next door to the FCC, American John McDermott displays
Monument Books
Siem Reap
An expansion of the popular Phnom Penh outlet, Monument Books carries the best in new volumes about the temples, from coffee table tomes to guidebooks and histories, as well as international newspapers. Their new Old Market-area location is large and carries an extensive collection. An expansion of the popular Phnom
New Market
Siem Reap
Recently rebuilt, the New Market is distinct from old in that it caters more to local tastes, which makes it good for a wander and for taking some photos. Open daily from dawn to dusk.Recently rebuilt, the New Market is distinct from old in
Psar Chas, the Old Market
Siem Reap
The very heart of tourist Siem Reap, this is the best place to find Buddhist trinkets and souvenirs like T-shirts, as well as good books on the temples. The market is a fun wander and friendly folks here are used to foreign visitors so you can easily haggle in English (or by passing a calculator back and forth to display your offer on an item). The many food stalls on the north end of the market are a good way to sample local cuisine for next to nothing. Most businesses in town give their address in relation to the Old Market address, so it's a good place to know for orientation purposes.The very heart of tourist Siem Reap, this is the
Senteurs d'Angkor
Siem Reap
Carrying good contemporary Khmer arts and crafts, statuary copied from Angkor's greats (a good place to pick up that Jayavarman VII bust), traditional leather shadow puppets, silver jewelry, Khmer silks, kramas (Khmer scarves), traditional local spices (pepper and lemon grass), potpourri, local teas, rice brandy, and fragrant handmade soaps, Senteurs d'Angkor is a good stop to satiate your shopping appetite before a flight back home. Great souvenirs at reasonable prices. Open daily 7am to 9:30pm.Carrying good contemporary Khmer arts and crafts, statuary copied from
Tara and Kys Art Gallery
Siem Reap
A stunning collection that ranges from comically stylized caricatures of Khmer and Vietnamese life (they also have a gallery in Ho Chi Minh City) to expressive paintings and prints from the temples, Tara and Kys gallery is a fun visit. Open daily 9am to 9pm.A stunning collection that ranges from comically stylized caricatures of
Page 1 of 1
Siem Reap
© AFP/Getty Images
Beyond
Siem Reap
This place is indeed "beyond," and parents should certainly heed the warning at the door that within they will find explicit material. The artwork of owner Jerry Swaffield, an Irishman and longtime expat, is wonderfully bizarre, a piss-take on Asian travel and the state of the world in expressive pen and ink drawings, like refined political cartooning, of the bizarre and sometimes a bit vulgar. Not to be missed. Swaffield also prints his own comic book about the typical visitor in Cambodia (check the website at www.cheapcharliecomics.com). Swaffield also has a collection of bizarre and extreme photographs, set in a chaotic yet stylistic display, in the back room. Images of Khmer Rouge cannibalism and atrocities as well as diseased figures are a bit much for some. All in all a very unique collection not to be missed (but maybe just stay in the front room). MasterCard and Visa accepted. Open daily from 9am to 9pm.This place is indeed "beyond," and parents should certainly heed
Carnets d'Asie
Siem Reap
Bookstore, boutique, gallery, and tea shop all in one, Carnets d' Asie features some rare finds, including works by local artists as well as fine temple reproductions and statuary. The large, tinted photographs of Pier Poretti (also see his gallery in Siem Reap; tel. 012/925-684) features large in the collection, with some classic views of the temples as well as scenes of life in rural Cambodia. The large, open tea area at the back of the gallery is a good place to meet with friends and have a look at your finds. Open daily from 10am to 10pm.Bookstore, boutique, gallery, and tea shop all in one, Carnets
Colors of Cambodia
Siem Reap
Here's a fun one. A project set up to fund Cambodian schools, the shop sells framed artwork of young Khmer kids who visit the temples or depict their daily life in Technicolor crayon. Some of the work is quite expressive and a purchase here certainly goes a long way to helping out.Here's a fun one. A project set up to fund
Jasmine
Siem Reap
This is a popular boutique with original, feminine designs made of silk and plenty of organza. Daily 9am-10pm.This is a popular boutique with original, feminine designs made
John McDermott Photography
Siem Reap
Just next door to the FCC, American John McDermott displays his stunning silver gelatin prints, some very classic images of the temple, in a cool, tiled contemporary space. The gallery is inspiring for more amateur photographers shutter-bugging at the temples, and these fine prints make great gifts. Small postcards are available for $2 (£1.10), larger reproductions just $35 (£19), and poster-size prints start at $300 (£167). Due to popularity, a beautiful two-story second gallery has opened in the heart of the backpacker district. The second floor features exhibitions by other artists. Both open daily from 10am to 10pm. MasterCard and Visa accepted.Just next door to the FCC, American John McDermott displays
Monument Books
Siem Reap
An expansion of the popular Phnom Penh outlet, Monument Books carries the best in new volumes about the temples, from coffee table tomes to guidebooks and histories, as well as international newspapers. Their new Old Market-area location is large and carries an extensive collection. An expansion of the popular Phnom
New Market
Siem Reap
Recently rebuilt, the New Market is distinct from old in that it caters more to local tastes, which makes it good for a wander and for taking some photos. Open daily from dawn to dusk.Recently rebuilt, the New Market is distinct from old in
Psar Chas, the Old Market
Siem Reap
The very heart of tourist Siem Reap, this is the best place to find Buddhist trinkets and souvenirs like T-shirts, as well as good books on the temples. The market is a fun wander and friendly folks here are used to foreign visitors so you can easily haggle in English (or by passing a calculator back and forth to display your offer on an item). The many food stalls on the north end of the market are a good way to sample local cuisine for next to nothing. Most businesses in town give their address in relation to the Old Market address, so it's a good place to know for orientation purposes.The very heart of tourist Siem Reap, this is the
Senteurs d'Angkor
Siem Reap
Carrying good contemporary Khmer arts and crafts, statuary copied from Angkor's greats (a good place to pick up that Jayavarman VII bust), traditional leather shadow puppets, silver jewelry, Khmer silks, kramas (Khmer scarves), traditional local spices (pepper and lemon grass), potpourri, local teas, rice brandy, and fragrant handmade soaps, Senteurs d'Angkor is a good stop to satiate your shopping appetite before a flight back home. Great souvenirs at reasonable prices. Open daily 7am to 9:30pm.Carrying good contemporary Khmer arts and crafts, statuary copied from
Tara and Kys Art Gallery
Siem Reap
A stunning collection that ranges from comically stylized caricatures of Khmer and Vietnamese life (they also have a gallery in Ho Chi Minh City) to expressive paintings and prints from the temples, Tara and Kys gallery is a fun visit. Open daily 9am to 9pm.A stunning collection that ranges from comically stylized caricatures of
Page 1 of 1
