Wanderlust and Envy: Song Saa, Cambodia's first private island resort

South East Asia, as I'm sure most of you will know, will always hold a special place in my heart. The people, the culture, the heat and the rain... it's just a wonderful part of the planet I hope to explore more in the next few years.

Song Saa has recently popped up on my radar. Based on the Buddhist tradition of metta bhavana or loving kindness, it's Cambodia's first private island resort. Featuring just 27 luxury villas, the two private islands Koh Ouen and Koh Bong have been developed with conservation in mind. Even the spa uses products which benefit the local communities.

The Song Saa Foundation promotes sustainable development and community wellbeing throughout the Koh Rong Archipelago, on land, in the sea and with its people. Their aim is to improve the lives of local villagers by through health and education services, and by protecting the local environments. Even if guests are set on not leaving their room, the resort works with Pack for a Purpose which encourages travellers to use spare luggage space to bring over much needed school supplies for the local children.

It's a gorgeous place with sustainability at its core. Complimentary yoga mornings, in-room cinema experiences and traditional Khmer cuisine mix with buffalo cart expeditions to local villages and trips around the rainforest to learn about the economy. And we just love that.


For more information: Song Saa, Cambodia