Susan Haythorpe is a British writer, shopper, and music lover who moved to Phnom Penh in 2013.
She is the author of , which documents Phnom Penh’s vibrant music scene in the 1950s through 1970s, when the music scene abruptly ended with the rise of the Khmer Rouge.
鈥淟ife not normal is the norm鈥 a Khmer Times editorial read, explaining the importance of adjusting to virus safety precautions in the early days of COVID-19. It鈥檚 fair to say, however, that a few months on (and notwithstanding that old … Continue reading
Leng Pleng 鈥 khmer for 鈥榩lay music鈥 鈥 the go-to guide to live music in the Kingdom, is celebrating 10 years online. It says a lot for the local music scene that in a decade of keeping expat and Cambodian … Continue reading
When friends from home visit and we remember that not everyone is quite so enamored with the sustained bustle of Phnom Penh life quite as much as we do, we like to plan a few days of respite outside of … Continue reading
Time was, when you wanted to equip your expat apartment in Phnom Penh without household essentials, your choices were severely limited. Local markets are still the obvious go-to for everyday Cambodian homewares. If it鈥檚 cheap and cheerful bowls and glasses, … Continue reading