Sokha explores the sacred Yeak Laom crater lake with the Tampuan community, walks the rim trail through lush jungle, and discusses the practicalities of living in Banlung's highland frontier.

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Episode 75 of Cambodia Travel Podcast with Sokha Chan. Sokha Chan is in Banlung, Cambodia.

Places in this episode: Yeak Laom Lake, The Crush Cafe, Bun Term Restaurant, Terres Rouges Lodge, Wing Bank, Immigration Office, Night Market.

Covered: Yeak Laom Lake Visit, Tampuan Community Tourism, Visa Extension Logistics, Banlung Local Economy, Land Rights and Plantations, Gem Trade in Ratanakiri.

Chapters:
00:00 The Crush Cafe
01:26 Road
04:49 Bun Term Restaurant
08:02 Night Market

A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.

#CambodiaTravel #Ratanakiri #Banlung #YeakLaom #TampuanCulture #IndigenousTourism #VolcanicLake #MonsoonSeason #ExpatLife #VisaLogistics #LocalEconomy #GemTrade #ViracheyNationalPark #KreungPeople #HighlandCambodia #SustainableTravel #CambodiaFood #Oct2026

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