Travelfish correspondent Lina Goldberg

Lina Goldberg lives in Phnom Penh. She loves the noise of street vendors going past her window every day. She’s less enthusiastic about the weddings and funerals that set up camp on her street for days at a time. Previously, Lina has been based in Oakland, California, New York City, Dublin and London. Lina spends most of her time thinking about food, travel and synthpop.
Website: http://linagoldberg.com/

Posts by Lina Goldberg:

• Ice cream shops in Phnom Penh

  First published: 21 Nov 2011
  

  We’re heading into cool dry season into Phnom Penh, alternatively known as ice cream season. In the last year or so, ice cream offerings have been popping up all over Phnom Penh. There are still the old Khmer stand-bys, selling icy bowls of beans and coconut milk, but there are also more than a few … read the full post

• How to get from the airport into Phnom Penh

  First published: 18 Nov 2011
  

  Getting from the airport into Phnom Penh is quite easy and relatively hassle free compared to some other airports. When you exit the arrivals hall, you’ll have a dozen men shouting “taxi! taxi!” at you, but feel free to ignore them, as I do. Why reward that kind of behaviour? Once outside and on the … read the full post

• Getting from Phnom Penh to Burma

  First published: 14 Nov 2011
  

  As of this month, there’s a direct flight to Burma from Phnom Penh with the option for VOA (visa on arrival). This is noteworthy because currently only flights on Myanmar Airways International from Cambodia and Guangzhou offer the possibility of VOA — if you’re travelling overland you’ll need to get a visa the old fashioned … read the full post

• Afternoon tea in Phnom Penh

  First published: 10 Nov 2011
  

  If you’re sick of street food and looking for a more refined snacking experience, many of the posh hotels in town offer afternoon tea, where you can put on your most colonial accent and load up on sweets. Raffles Le Royal Afternoon tea at Raffles is quite a production, served in The Conservatory and featuring … read the full post

• Clubbing on Street 51 in Phnom Penh

  First published: 08 Nov 2011
  

  When you’re ready for a big night out in Phnom Penh, where should you go? Phnom Penh has no end of nightlife and clubbing opportunities, so if you’re heading this way, be sure to pack a pair of dancing shoes. The area around Street 51 (Rue Pasteur) is the most happening spot in town, with … read the full post

• Rock bars in Phnom Penh

  First published: 06 Nov 2011
  

  Phnom Penh is probably home to more Western-orientated bars than foreigners, but most of them seem to believe that all Westerners want to hear is Top 40 from three years ago. You can’t walk down one of the busy bar streets without hearing the strains of Lady Gaga or Rhianna, but where should you go … read the full post

• Vietnamese restaurants in Phnom Penh

  First published: 01 Nov 2011
  

  Despite Cambodia’s proximity to Vietnam, it can be harder than you think to find delicious Vietnamese food in Phnom Penh. But never fear, it is out there! Many Cambodian snack foods are very similar to Vietnamese dishes, and you can find stands selling banh chao, the Cambodian version of bánh xèo, large fried pancakes filled … read the full post

• Cambodian and Cambodia-based fashion designers

  First published: 28 Oct 2011
  

  I’ve already covered international clothing labels available in Phnom Penh, but did you know there are local designers, too? There are a number of Cambodian designers and Cambodians raised abroad who have come back to Cambodia and are now designers: SCT (Sar Chantho) is a Cambodian designer based in Phnom Penh outfitting locals and expats; … read the full post

• Rash of bag-snatchings in Phnom Penh

  First published: 26 Oct 2011
  

  Contrary to popular opinion, Phnom Penh is a pretty safe city to spend time in. Most people who move here will even say that it’s safer than where they came from. For my part, living in Phnom Penh feels infinitely safer than my last home in east London. That said, we’ve been in a bit … read the full post

• Sunday roasts in Phnom Penh

  First published: 23 Oct 2011
  

  If you’re yearning for a little taste of home in Phnom Penh, there are more than a few places in town among the many restaurants on offer where you can tuck into a traditional Sunday roast. Sunday roasts are most popular with the British, of course, who find that a few weeks on the road … read the full post