Morning at Phnom Krom: Salt Fields, a Hilltop Temple, and Tonle Sap Light
A Hill Above the Floodplain We left the villa at 5:15, while the sky was still the colour of a bruised plum. Phnom Krom is only 12 kilometres south of Siem…
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The Morning Catch: A Day with Siem Reap's Fishmongers
The Market Before Sunrise The day in Siem Reap starts before the sun, and nowhere is that more alive than at Phsar Leu Thmey, the old market on the east…
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The Art of Palm Sugar: A Morning at the Senteurs d'Angkor Sugar Palm Workshop
A Sweet Morning in the Countryside A short drive north of Siem Reap, past rice fields and wooden stilt houses, the road narrows into a dirt lane lined with…
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The Silk Weavers of Puok: A Morning at the Golden Silk Farm
A working farm, not a showroom Twenty minutes north of Siem Reap town, in Puok district, the Golden Silk Farm is a place where silk is made from beginning…
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The Art of Khmer Pottery: Shaping Clay in Siem Reap’s Villages
Tucked away in the quiet villages outside Siem Reap, the ancient craft of Khmer pottery is still alive, shaped by hands that have passed down the skill for …
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The Gentle Giants of Angkor: Elephants in Cambodia’s History
Long before the temples of Angkor rose from the jungle, elephants roamed the Cambodian landscape, revered as symbols of power, wisdom, and royalty. Today, …
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The Healing Touch of Khmer Herbal Steam Baths
In the maze of Siem Reap’s countryside, past rice paddies and palm trees, lies a tradition that soothes both body and spirit: the Khmer herbal steam bath. This…
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Exploring the Birdlife of Prek Toal: A Birder’s Paradise
Just a short boat ride from Siem Reap lies one of Southeast Asia’s most extraordinary wildlife sanctuaries: the Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary. Nestled on the edge …
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A Taste of Tradition: Cooking Khmer Dishes in a Local Home
If you’re looking to truly connect with Cambodia’s soul, skip the restaurant menus and step into a local kitchen. Cooking classes in Siem Reap offer more than …
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The Art of Khmer Lacquerware: A Craft of Patience and Beauty
When you wander through Siem Reap’s artisan workshops, you might notice a shimmering black or deep red bowl, its surface smooth as glass, adorned with delicate…
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Sunset at Pre Rup: A Temple of Fire and Sky
If you’re looking for a quieter, more intimate sunset experience than the crowded hill at Phnom Bakheng, Pre Rup is your hidden gem. This 10th-century temple, …
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The Sweet Secret of Siem Reap: Tasting Palm Sugar in the Countryside
If you wander beyond the temple crowds for just a short drive, you’ll find a quieter, sweeter side of Siem Reap. I’m talking about palm sugar—the …
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Silk Weaving in the Villages: A Living Thread of Khmer Heritage
Just a short drive from Siem Reap, the countryside opens into a patchwork of rice paddies and palm trees—and tucked among them are villages where an ancient …
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Discovering the Art of Apsara Dance: A Night at a Khorus Show
If you’re looking for an evening that captures the soul of Cambodia, skip the usual dinner and dive into a traditional Apsara dance performance. These shows, …
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A Morning at Banteay Chhmar: Cambodia’s Temple of the Hidden Faces
If you’ve already explored the grand temples of Angkor, let me share a lesser-known gem that feels like stepping into a forgotten world: Banteay Chhmar. Tucked…
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The Magic of Kampong Phluk: A Floating Village on Tonle Sap Lake
Just a short drive from Siem Reap lies a world that feels a thousand miles away from the temples—Kampong Phluk, one of the most enchanting floating villages on…
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