The Quiet Craft of Khmer Kites: A Morning in Svay Dangkum
A Morning of Bamboo and Paper We start early, just after breakfast, when the air is still cool and the light is soft. Our destination is Svay Dangkum…
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A Morning at Tonle Sap's Floating Gardens: Kampong Khleang's Waterborne Harvest
A Floating Harvest on Tonle Sap We leave Siem Reap just after sunrise, the air still cool and the road to Kampong Khleang quiet. The drive takes about an…
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The Quiet Craft of Khmer Incense: A Morning in Siem Reap's Incense Village
A Fragrant Start We leave the villa just after breakfast, when the light is still soft and the air over Siem Reap has not yet turned hot. Our destination is…
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The Sweet Craft of Khmer Cheesemaking: A Morning in Siem Reap
A Surprising Find in the Cambodian Countryside When most people think of Cambodian food, they picture fish amok, palm sugar, and rice noodles. Cheese does…
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The Silent Art of Khmer Shadow Puppetry: An Evening in Sala Balat
An Ancient Art on the Edge of Extinction When the sun dips below the rice fields and the air cools, a different kind of performance begins in the small…
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The Temple of the Leper King: A Quiet Corner of Angkor Thom
A Quiet Corner of Angkor Thom Most visitors to Angkor Thom rush from the Bayon’s stone faces to the Terrace of the Elephants, then on to the jungle-clad …
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The Rhythm of the River: A Day at Kampong Khleang
A Village on Stilts Kampong Khleang is not a floating village. That distinction matters. Unlike the more touristed communities of Kampong Phluk or Chong…
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The Temple of the Leper King: A Quiet Corner of Angkor Thom
A Quiet Corner of Angkor Thom Most visitors to Angkor Thom rush from the Bayon to the Terrace of the Elephants, then on to the jungle-clad temples of Ta…
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The Sweet Scent of Rice Wine: A Morning in Preah Dak
The Sweet Scent of Rice Wine: A Morning in Preah Dak Just a short drive from Siem Reap, the village of Preah Dak is known for its ancient temples and quiet…
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The Slow Ride: Bicycles and Backroads Around Siem Reap
The Slow Ride: Bicycles and Backroads Around Siem Reap Siem Reap is famous for its temples, but the countryside around it holds a quieter kind of magic. We…
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The Art of Khmer Fish Amok: A Cooking Class in Svay Dangkum
A Morning in Svay Dangkum Just a short tuk-tuk ride from the center of Siem Reap, the village of Svay Dangkum is a patchwork of rice fields, sugar palm…
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The Slow Art of Khmer Pottery: A Morning in Chreav Commune
The road to Chreav Just a few kilometres east of Siem Reap town, the sealed road gives way to a dusty lane that winds through rice paddies and sugar palm…
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The Morning Market at Psar Chas: A Feast for the Senses
The Heart of Siem Reap at Dawn Before the temples claim the day, the Old Market — Psar Chas — comes alive. By 5:30 a.m., the alleyways near the Siem Reap…
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The Living Waters of Banteay Srei: A Day in the Lotus Fields
A Different Kind of Temple Most visitors to the Angkor region come for stone. They climb the steep steps of Angkor Wat, trace the carvings of Bayon, and…
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Cambodia in a Cup: The Bunong Farmers Behind Three Corner Coffee
Most visitors don’t know Cambodia grows its own coffee — but in the red highlands of Mondulkiri, Bunong farmers and Three Corner have quietly proven …
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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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