Angkor without the crowds—Banteay Srei
A pre-dawn alarm, followed by an hour’s travel with a car and driver, ensured early arrival at Angkor’s Banteay Srei, a 10th century temple...
Around Angkor Wat— without the crowds
Beneath Angkor’s Elephant Terrace
Since I first visited Angkor Wat in 1998, tourist numbers to Cambodia’s number 1 attraction have increased exponentially. So, when I...
The day I met Bou Meng
Frangipani wafted in the early morning air and butterflies were everywhere, when I visited Cheoung Ek, the best known of Cambodia’s infamous killing fields.
The...
The smiling face of ABOUTAsia
Angkor is Cambodia’s premier tourist destination, but it can be a test of a traveler’s mettle to navigate the place. A tailored viewing of...
Cuisine Wat Damnak – Classy, Cambodian and locavore
It was the best meal I had in Cambodia.
Cambodian cuisine derives from several sources—Khmer for sure, but with significant influences from the kingdom’s neighbors....
My Romdeng friends
My last full day in Cambodia was one for the scrapbook, as the young women and men of Phnom Penh’s Romdeng restaurant welcomed me...
Phnom Penh fugue
Early-morning Phnom Penh is quiet, save a few motorcycles and tuk-tuks on the almost empty streets. It’s early in the morning when the place...
Khor Sach Ko – Cambodian comfort food
Khor Sach Ko, a slow-cooked Khmer stew, is a hearty beef and noodle dish. It has surprisingly complex flavors for such unpretentious, homely food....