Kep

A weatherproof box where anyone can leave books, toys or kitchen bits and take something else: sustainability can be that simple. What matters is a good spot, permission from the owner or the council, and a few people w…

Not everyone finds smartphones, online bookings or long forms easy. Often a patient half hour is all it takes to help someone. Important: never take over passwords or bank details, go through it together step by step in…

Whether it's a part-time job in a café, delivering leaflets or tutoring: your first job brings not just money but confidence too. Make sure you get a written contract and that your hours fit around school or college. Wh…

A driving licence is a big step towards independence for many, but it takes time and money. Compare offers beforehand, study the theory regularly in small chunks and stay relaxed during lessons. Bikes and public transpo…

Spring brings blossom everywhere, summer calls you to the water, autumn leaves glow and winter gets cosy. Which season do you love most in Kaeb, and what do you like to do then? Let us know!

Some words only make sense if you grew up here. Which local expression from Kaeb do you love, and what does it mean? Post it in the comments, ideally with a short explanation for everyone who moved here!

Moving somewhere new often means not knowing anyone yet, and that's exactly when a neighbourhood can show how welcoming it is. Just arrived in Kaeb? Tell us where you're from and what you're looking for. Everyone else: …

Not every kind of help needs tools or a car. Sometimes a walk, a phone call or a coffee together is exactly what someone is missing, especially people who live alone. Would you like to give some time for a chat in Damna…

Almost every neighbourhood is home to people with many different first languages. In a language exchange two people learn from each other: half an hour in one language, half an hour in the other. Real friendships often …

Where do you actually meet up when you don't want to stay at home all the time? Youth centre, skate park, library or the meadow by the river: every place has its spots. Which hangouts in Damnak Chang'aeur district can y…

Your first own money disappears fast if you're not careful. A simple trick: write down everything you spend for one month, and you'll see where it goes. Put a small amount aside at the start of each month before buying …

Every place can become a little nicer to live in, and locals often have the best ideas. What would you improve in Damnak Chang'aeur district: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share yo…

Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in Damnak Chang'aeur district when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after al…

Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to Damnak Chang'aeur district? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

Damnak Chang'aeur (Khmer: ដំណាក់ចង្អើរ, UNGEGN: Dâmnăk Châng'aeur [ɗɑmnak cɑŋʔaə], lit. 'staircase') is a district (srok) in Kep Province, Cambodia. It is the largest district in the province and a train track from Phnom…

Kep developed into Cambodia's most prestigious beach town after it was established as a resort in 1908 under the name Kep-sur-Mer. Until the early 1970s it was a thriving seaside retreat for the French and Cambodian eli…

Under French rule Kep belonged to the Circonscription Résidentielle de Kampot, developing into Cambodia's most prestigious beach town. Established as such in 1908 and named Kep-sur-Mer it was a thriving resort town for …

Kep (Khmer: ខេត្តកែប, UNGEGN: Kêb, ALA-LC: Kaep [kaep]) is the smallest province (khaet) of Cambodia covering 336 km2 (130 sq mi), with a population of 41,798. It is one of the newest Cambodian provinces, together with P…

When you go on holiday or fall ill, someone needs to look after the cat, dog or rabbit. Neighbours are ideal: short distances and a familiar face for the animal. It's best to meet beforehand for a quick visit. Are you l…

For some older people the trip to the supermarket is hard work, especially when it's icy or very hot. If you're going shopping anyway, it's often easy to pick something up for someone else. A note in the hallway or a qu…