Tag: Siem Reap
You say Prahok? I say delicious!
A Khmer curry is the centerpiece of a Cambodian celebratory meal. It’s also one of the most satisfying dishes a newcomer to the cuisine...
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 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....