Cambodia - WHY NOT?

Ten journeys. One remarkable country.

Discover the Cambodia we have called home for more than twenty years.

Our book is a gift to you.

A gift from André & Lily

263 pages of Cambodia

10 journeys to explore

20+ years of local experience

Yours with our compliments

This is not a guidebook

A journey behind the guidebooks.

WHY NOT? is a personal invitation to discover Cambodia through its people, landscapes and the journeys in between.

From ancient temples and vibrant towns to quiet villages, remote jungle roads and tropical islands, these 263 pages bring together personal stories, local encounters and photography from across the Kingdom.

Personal stories
Local encounters
Extraordinary places
Photography throughout

One country. Ten different stories.

Begin with the capital, follow the Mekong, or head for the islands. You do not have to read these journeys in order. Follow your curiosity.

Actual book page 98: a jeep journey through the Cambodian countryside

01
The Feeling that Never Left
Pages 12-21
02
Welcome to Our Cambodia
Pages 22-41
03
Battambang
Cambodia at a Slower Pace · Pages 42-67
04
Siem Reap
Stay a Little Longer · Pages 68-107
05
Takeo, Kampot & Kep
Where the Past Inspires the Future · Pages 108-131
06
The Cardamom Mountains
Where Every Road Tells a Story · Pages 132-153
07
The Mekong
The River that Shaped a Nation · Pages 154-191
08
The Northeast
Beyond the Last Roads · Pages 192-219
09
The Islands
Where Every Journey Slows Down · Pages 220-237
10
A Few More Reasons to Return
Pages 238-263

André and Lily, photographed together on book page 253

Meet André & Lily

The Cambodia we know and love.

More than twenty years ago, André arrived in Cambodia with a simple question: why not? That question became a journey that changed his life.

Today, together with Lily, he shares a country that is much more than a destination. Through Cambodian Travel Partner, they introduce travellers to local people, hidden villages and the roads less travelled. This book brings that same personal perspective to you.

Warm greetings from Cambodia,
André & Lily

Inspired to give back?

The Lily Foundation

The book is our gift to you. If it inspires you, you are welcome to support local projects through the Lily Foundation.

Our community initiative supports education, community projects and environmental activities in Cambodia. Donations are entirely optional. Your complimentary reading access does not depend on a contribution.