5 articles tagged with cambodia
There's something deeply satisfying about pairing two completely different destinations in a single trip. It's like listening to a perfectly crafted album with contrasting tracks that somehow flow together. This past fall, I crafted my own travel mixtape by spending...
The first rays of dawn painted Otres Beach in hues that reminded me of my father's watercolor calligraphy — soft amber blending into cerulean blue. I'd arrived in Sihanoukville with little more than my camera, a well-thumbed Khmer phrasebook, and...
While most travelers come to Siem Reap with visions of ancient temples and sunrise at Angkor Wat, I've discovered there's a thrilling side to this Cambodian destination that many visitors miss entirely. During my recent winter getaway, I ventured beyond...
The morning sun had barely crested the ancient stones when I spotted them – a family with two young children, perhaps 7 and 10, their faces illuminated with wonder as they gazed upon Angkor Wat's massive towers. It reminded me...
When most travelers map out their Cambodia itinerary, Battambang often gets relegated to a quick day trip for the novelty of the bamboo train. *Big mistake.* After spending a week immersed in this riverside provincial capital, I've discovered it's Cambodia's...