Siem Reap Blog
Welcome to our Siem Reap Blog, here you will find information about Cambodia, Siem Reap, wellness, Yoga and Navutu Dreams. Cambodia is such an interesting and wonderful country that you’ll instantly fall in love with it. Coupled with a stay at Navutu Dreams, you’ll wonder why you never came before!
Romantic Escapes to Cambodia
Romantic Escapes to Cambodia Seeking for a romantic escape? Detach from the day to day and indulge in an unforgettable escape with your special someone. Navutu Dreams Resort in partnership with La Rose Suites will transport you to Cambodia’s most romantic hideaways
Siem Reap, A Rising Tourist Destination in Asia
Known for its glorious temples, jungles, terrains, highland areas and Angkor Wat as its international attraction, undeniably, Siem Reap has become one of the rising destinations in Asia. According to Trip Advisor, an American travel website company providing reviews
Navutu Dreams Wins Silver at the Siem Reap F&B and Hospitality Show 2015
Navutu Dreams Culinary Team led by our Executive Chef, Chef Bonchou, our Sous Chef, Chef Sovandam and our cook, Mr. Savath have proven that when the ‘heat is on in the kitchen’ it is no barrier to success after winning silver at the prestigious Siem Reap F&B and
Navutu Dreams’ Chef Sovandam Competes at Siem Reap International F&B and Hospitality Show 2015
Navutu Dreams’ Chef Sovandam Competes at the Siem Reap F&B Expo 2015 Camfood 2015, Cambodia’s biggest international and beverage industry show is having an event entitled Siem Reap International F&B and Hospitality Show 2015 which will be held at the Angkor
Outstanding Team Members for the Month of August 2015 – Navutu Dreams
As a resort and wellness retreat, we at Navutu Dreams are in the business of looking after people. It takes a lot of heart, a certain personality and a lot of dedication. As an organization we are proud to be made up of people whose got all these. Every guest review
The Sacred Dancers of Angkor
In 2003, UNESCO named Cambodia’s Apsara Dance a “Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity”. This has not only created further renown for Cambodia’s classical dances but has further elevated their artistic value. Since then
Paths of Wellness in Angkor Wat
Path of Wellness: Angkor Wat To have a healthy holiday in Angkor is no mean feat at all. Any tour itinerary centered on an Angkor Wat visit can be augmented by activities that would underline your need to keep fit while having fun. Stretching over 400 sq. m, the
Cooking It Up with Chef Buncchou!
Chef Buncchou grew up with a love for food. With a grandmother and a mother whose passion was to lovingly prepare dishes from recipes handed down through-out generations within their family. His own interest and devotion for scents and flavors tantalizing to the
Vitamin ‘I’: Get Inspired and Invigorate Your Life
Today’s world is full of connotation that brings one back to his or her own-self. There’s the ‘I-phone’, the ‘I-pad’ and the Selfie. Despite of all these, how often do we find ourselves truly indulging in pursuits that enhance our inner self and our whole being?
”Flavors of Cambodia in a Glass:” A Tasting of Sombai Rice Wines
Sombai is one of the creative and successful business ventures to have come out of Siem Reap this decade. The brain-child of expat couple, Lionel and Joelle Jean Louis, it is a home-grown business centered on the creation of rice wines infused with fruits and herbs
Temples of Angkor Tops Lonely Planet’s 10 Best Tourist Attractions in the World
Lonely Planet, the most acclaimed travel “bible” released its list of 10 Best Tourist Attractions in the World last August 18. Cited within the roll are some of the most visited and photographed places in the world such as the Taj Mahal in India, America’s
Tuk-Tuk Driver of the Month
Our own guests, with their comments and online reviews has encouraged us to recognize every month a member of our Tuk-Tuk crew who is deemed outstanding based on the total number of complementary comments from guests as well as positive feedback from the
Preview of The Bambu Stage’s “Temples de Coded” at Navutu Dreams
Navutu Dreams Resort & Spa was the venue for the preview of ‘Temples De Coded,’ a lecture series intended to be an entertaining and educational journey to uncover the mysteries of the temples of Angkor. This is the brain child of the Bambu Theatre
Raising Yoga Awareness within the Local Community
Raising Yoga Awareness Since opening its doors in August 2012, Navutu Dreams Resort & Wellness Retreat has been very well received by the Siem Reap community. Its ethos of relaxed luxury and wellness has been well acclaimed so much so that a year and half after
Giant Puppet Parade Returns to Siem Reap
Giant Puppet Parade The Giant Puppet Project has been bringing joy and wonder to Siem Reap, Cambodia for the past nine years. This revolutionary community project provides a creative platform for disadvantaged children in Siem Reap which promotes self-expression and
Picnics & Boat Races at Cambodia’s Water Festival
Water Festival in Cambodia Water Festival – “Bon Om Tuk” in Khmer – is a Cambodian festival celebrated annually in the month of November. This joyous occasion marks the bi-annual reversal of the flow of the Tonle Sap River. Every town in Cambodia holds
Siem Reap’s Tuk-Tuk Drivers
Ask anyone in town to describe Siem Reap, and if you give them long enough they will probably mimic the repetitive calls of the flocks of tuk-tuk drivers lining the streets in the center of town, crowing: “ Tuk-tuk? Tuk-tuk lady? Tuk-tuk miss! Hello? Hello! Tuk-tuk
Mango Rains: Cambodia’s Third Season
It would seem the third season is always the most magical… When planning a trip to Southeast Asia many people look to the seasons before deciding on the best time to visit. Cambodia has two seasons: the dry season and the rainy season. November and December
The Siem Reap Experience – From a Leading Resort in Cambodia
If you grew up in the western world, a visit to Cambodia will take you about as far from home as you could possibly get. Whether you are backpacking on a budget, honeymooning or traveling with your family in tow, finding the perfect resort in Cambodia can really take
