Authors

Tom Starkey is an International Development graduate from Sussex University with 12-years of experience across 4 continents, Tom's goal is that he wants to showcase his love for Cambodia, where he lives, works and now happily calls home.

Gareth Johnson is the founder of Young Pioneer Tours and has visited over 180+ countries. His passion is opening obscure destinations to tourism and sharing his experience of street food.

A trained chef and sports aficionado with extensive experience across South America and Asia. Leon’s culinary creations celebrate local flavors, while his love for sports like football and boxing connects him with local communities.

An avid traveler and telecommunications expert, Adam has explored over 25 countries, immersing himself in their cultures to discover the best they offer. His passion for connecting people extends from his professional life to his adventures abroad.

Reece is a South-East Asia based writer and journalist that originally hails from Northern Ireland. He has previously written for Philippines Lifestyle News, as well as for our previous publication Khmer Nights.

English born professional football coach with over 20 years experience working in the Football industry, 12 of which were here in Cambodia. I'm a proud Englishman but Cambodia is my home, my wife and step son are Khmer, my own son was born here and I hope one day he will play for Cambodia. Best known for being seen on tv screaming at referees or publicly apologising for screaming at referees

Marielisa Padilla is a multilingual expert in smart cities, sustainable urban development, and circularity. She has lived on three continents and collaborated with more than 25 cities worldwide to co-create innovative urban solutions. Now based in Siem Reap, she supports the Provincial Administration, on behalf of GIZ with projects on smart cities, sustainable tourism, and waste management. Fascinated by Siem Reap’s potential, she sees not only the marvel of its temples and exquisite architecture — true works of science and art — but also the vibrant opportunities that position the city as a hub for sustainable transformation. For Marielisa, sustainability is more than a professional field — it is a way of living. Beyond her work in smart cities and sustainability, she is also a yoga, mindfulness, and sleep coach. She believes that just as balance and awareness can transform cities, they can also transform lives.