Cambodia

This was my third visit to Cambodia and I keep finding new reasons to return. This time I explored beyond Siem Reap and discovered a completely different side of the country. Killing Fields Phnom Penh never loses its impact no matter how many times you've seen it. The food still makes me happy in w…

Visited Cambodia in shoulder season deliberately and the decision paid off completely. Phare Circus Battambang without peak crowds is a totally different experience. Battambang felt lived-in rather than touristy. Found a small place doing the best lok lak I've ever tasted — something that would have…

I've been to a lot of countries and the thing I'll remember most about Cambodia isn't Angkor Thom or even the extraordinary fish amok — it's the people. In Phnom Penh and out in the countryside, I encountered a warmth and generosity that felt completely genuine. One local family essentially adopted…

I wanted to love Cambodia more than I did. The positives exist: Angkor Thom is genuinely impressive, Siem Reap has moments of real charm, and Kampot pepper crab is as good as people say. But Khmer Rouge history is deeply sobering was a persistent problem throughout the trip and dragged the experien…

Only had a long weekend — about 11 days — in Cambodia, based in Siem Reap. More than enough to fall for the place. Did Angkor Wat on day one and spent the rest of the time just walking and eating. The fish amok situation here is no joke — some of the best eating I've done anywhere. very affordable …