Temporarily Lost

When asking around about what defines Khmer (Cambodian) cuisine, the most common response I would receive is “It’s pretty much the same as Thai food, just not as spicy.”  Whereas I understand that the two countries share many of the same ingredients, have a history that has been intertwined for the last 1,000 years, and […]

Phnom Penh, Cambodia: As soon as you set foot in Phnom Penh, you’ll realize that the laid-back vibes of Siem Reap are far behind you, the lazy charms of Thailand are a thing of the past, and that you’ll have to (quickly) learn how to dodge hundreds of motorbikes, make it across the high-energy streets […]

Given the immediate proximity to the ruins of Angkor, those taking a holiday in Cambodia will almost certainly pass through the town of Siem Reap at some point — but the city no longer needs to be considered merely a transportation hub on the way to exploring the temples.  Having long been a perennial stop-over for the wandering travelers in Southeast Asia, Seam Reap has […]

For over 600 years — from the early 9th century through the mid-15th century — the Khmer Empire was the ruling power of much of the region that we now know of today as Southeast Asia.  And although artistic, religious, and cultural remnants of this period — known as the Angkorian Era — can still be glimpsed […]