Surviving in Battambang. A photographic exhibition by Phoeung Visal at Maek Make Art Space, above Battambang Traveller Shop, Cambodia

Maek Make, Battaqmbang's iconic art space is back

First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers. on sale now at Battambang Traveller Shop, Cambodia

 First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers is a 2000 non-fiction book written by Loung Ung. a Cambodian author and survivor of the Pol Pot regime. It is a personal account of her experiences during the Khmer Rouge Years.

From a childhood survivor of Cambodia's brutal Pol Pot regime comes an unforgettable narrative of war crimes and desperate actions, the unnerving strength of a small girl and her family, and their triumph of spirit. Until the age of five, Loung Ung lived in Phnom Penh, one of seven children of a high-ranking government official. She was a precocious child who loved the open city markets, fried crickets, chicken fights, and sassing her parents. While her beautiful mother worried that Loung was a troublemaker—that she stomped around like a thirsty cow—her beloved father knew Loung was a clever girl.

When Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge army stormed into Phnom Penh in April 1975, Ung's family fled their home and moved from village to village to hide their identity, their education, their former life of privilege. Eventually, the family dispersed in order to survive. Because Loung was resilient and determined, she was trained as a child soldier in a work camp for orphans, while other siblings were sent to labor camps. As the Vietnamese penetrated Cambodia, destroying the Khmer Rouge, surviving siblings were slowly reunited. Bolstered by the shocking bravery of one brother, the vision of the others—and sustained by her sister's gentle kindness amid brutality—Loung forged on to create for herself a courageous new life. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_They_Killed_My_Father

100% pure silk ties now on sale at Battambang Traveller Shop, Cambodia

We offer pure silk ties for $7 and beautifully boxed sets a a tie and a pair of cuff links for $10. The make an ideal gift for someone special at home or why not treat yourself to a souvenir you can wear to work on special occasions when you return home?

Maek Make is back!

Battambang's iconic art space is back.

Keep Cambodia clean, refill your water bottle at Battambang Traveller Shop

Purified, chilled water now available at our shop. Quench your thirst and help keep Cambodia clean at the same time!

Bamboo Train singlets, on sale at the Battambang Traveller Shop, Cambodia

We are now selling our own brand of Bamboo train singlets The come in a variety of sizes and are priced for $5 to $7.. 

Tip for travelers: watch live football tonight in Battambang Cambodia

Our team will be playing in the Quarter Final of the Classy Cup tonight, Monday 29th August.

Venue: X4 football ground, 100 metres west of Choco LÁrt Cafe.

Kick off 8pm.

Come along and support the team!

EARLIER STORIES.

WE WON!!!!!! The Battambang Traveller Football Club defeated Army F C by three goals to two in the third  round of the Classy Cup last night, Wednesday 17th August.

Congratulations to the Team and a big thank you to all our supporters especially:

Club Patron Peter for donating the Man of the Match prize.

Mr Mark Tobin for judging Man of the Match.

Khmer Delight Restaurant & Bar and Mr Dan Doyle for each sponsoring a player for a year.

Gold Photography for the images.

Mr Graham from Khmer Delight

Mr Dan

Mr Mark with Man of the Match

Meet some of the Team:

Gift wrapping idea from Battambang Traveller Shop, Cambodia

We sell gift boxes that add a special touch to that special gift for that special person.

They come in several sizes and patterns and are;

attractive, locally made from organic material, reusable, biodegradable, environmentally friendly and affordable.

Facts & Legends. Learn more about Battambang by picking up a free copy of Battambang Traveller at Battambang Traveller Shop

Ta Dumbong & his magic stick

The origins of Battambang are lost in the mists of time but there are several temples older than Angkor Wat.

The Province is named after a legendary figure known as Ta Dumbong who possessed a magic stick. You can learn about this story from Battambang Traveller, a free newspaper. It is packed with information and images to you will find interesting.

The photo in this story was taken by Gold Photography.

Tip for Travellers- Battambang Circus schedule-August 2016. Tickets available at Battambang Traveller Shop, Cambodia

Thursday 11th Influence

Saturday 13th Tchamleak

Monday 15th Tchamleak

Thursday 18th Tchamleak

Saturday 20th Cabaret

Monday 22nd Cabaret

Thursday 25th Tchamleak

Saturday 27th Cabaret

Monday 29th Tchamleak

Adults $14 Kids <12 $7

Tickets on sale at Battambang Traveller Shop, No 66 Street 2,5.

Scarves knitted by students, a great souvenir to take home to a cold country. Only available at Battambang Traveller Shop, Cambodia.

We are proud to stock unique scarves bearing the Cambodian Flag and hand knitted by students from the University of Battambang.
These make an ideal souvenir or gift for family and friends living in colder climates.
PRICE: $15

UPDATE: The scarves have proved so popular that we have run out of supplies! We will let you know as soon as we can get more stock. Thank you for your patience.

Your dollar goes further at the Battambang Traveller Shop, Cambodia

We specialize in selling locally made products that are high in quality and low in price/.

When you shop with us you are helping local people.