{"product_id":"battambang-expedition-michael-johnson-9798300931292","title":"Battambang Expedition: A Cambodia Traveler's Diary","description":"Compared to Cambodia's busy tourist destinations, Battambang offers a more genuine and peaceful experience as it stands as a harmonic fusion of the past and current. You'll be taken to a world where tradition and modernity coexist together as you stroll around its streets.\u003cbr\u003eThis harmony is seen in the architecture of the city. Modern cafes and art spaces contrast with buildings from the colonial era, which have ochre fa?ade and wooden shutters. Children playing, fishermen lowering their nets, and families getting together in the cool evenings all contribute to the picture-perfect tranquility that is the riverbanks of modern-day Cambodia.\u003cbr\u003eTravelers may now experience both local and foreign sensations thanks to the surge of boutique hotels, eateries, and cafes brought about by the boom in tourism. However, Battambang has managed to hold onto its laid-back character in spite of this onslaught. Every morning, sellers selling fresh vegetables, fragrant spices, and traditional Khmer treats fill the local markets with energy.\u003cbr\u003eThe creative spirit of the city is still strong. Traditional music and dance are performed in performance spaces, and emerging local artists' works are displayed alongside those of well-known artists in contemporary art galleries. In the meantime, the Bamboo Train, also known as \"Norry,\" provides a fanciful trip through the nearby countryside for both locals and visitors, serving as a reminder of life's more basic pleasures.\u003cbr\u003eThe verdant area surrounding the city offers a view of rice fields interspersed with limestone hills and quaint settlements. Projects promoting community-based tourism are becoming more and more well-liked since they provide tourists a chance to interact more fully with the locals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael Johnson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798300931292\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/22\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.56lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.39d","brand":"Michael Johnson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46465716125951,"sku":"9798300931292","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7902c09f-d818-434b-a087-8442658e26cd.jpg?v=1736347070","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/battambang-expedition-michael-johnson-9798300931292","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}