Island Time on Koh Rong
By Lena Petrova · Apr 2026 · 4 min read
The ferry from Sihanoukville takes under an hour, but Koh Rong runs on a different clock entirely. Days dissolve into swims, hammocks and long lunches of grilled fish.
Save your energy for after dark. Wade into the shallows on a moonless night and every movement sets off sparks of blue light — bioluminescent plankton, brighter here than almost anywhere.
Long Set Beach is a 30-minute walk from the pier and stays gloriously empty. Pack water, leave only footprints.