Between a temple and a local market, during my stay in Cambodia I had the chance to delve into Cambodia's food production chain and see from where the food is shipped to most of the country. Cambodia's food production chain: the rice Being an Asian country, it goes without … [Read more...]
Moments of a wedding ritual in Battambang, Cambodia
Cambodia is probably the country where I've seen the highest concentration of weddings. I even lost count of how many wedding celebrations, photoshoots, parades and rituals I've witnessed in the ten days I was there, I can recall at least two/three per day, if not more. Colorful, … [Read more...]
Things to do in Battambang, Cambodia
I get it, Siem Reap is Cambodia's tourist draw, and for good reasons, first among all being the stunning Angkor Wat archaeological park nearby. However, the fascinating Southeast Asian country definitely has other cities that are interesting under different points of view, be it … [Read more...]
The nature and sacred waters of Phnom Kulen National Park
Located in Siem Reap province at less than 50 km away from the city, Phnom Kulen National Park lives up to the promise of a full immersion in nature. Waterfalls, creeks and related reflections, elephant-shaped rocks, the necessary temples and an expanse of underwater linga, … [Read more...]
The People of Cambodia – A Photo Essay
After devoting a photo essay to the people of India and the people of Iran, I thought it was only fair to post the pictures I took of the people I met in Cambodia. Genuine and pure, if there is one thing Cambodians never forget to give away to anyone, foreigners and fellow … [Read more...]
Giving to beggars and the dangers of irresponsible tourism in Cambodia
You live in a developed wealthy country, surrounded by all sorts of comforts, you can afford traveling when on holiday, you feel lucky and accomplished and all you want to do is helping the poor you see in Cambodia in any way you can, be it giving to beggars or doing … [Read more...]
In Rolous, local market and daily life Cambodian style
In case Hindu gods and sacred images scattered all over Angkor Wat temples are not enough to remind you of India, head to Rolous village and take a stroll around its local market. "It's in proper Cambodian style", warned me our tour guide Borey, style that turned out to be pretty … [Read more...]
Spiritual Cambodia in Angkor Wat between modernity and tradition
Whether it's a historical or a living temple, in Cambodia spirituality seems untethered to time. Probably like anyone traveling to Siem Reap, and most people traveling to Cambodia in general, my first experience has been a two-day all-temples-tour, a full immersion in the … [Read more...]
Two people, one village: the floating lives of inner Cambodia
As I've had repeatedly disclosed in my Facebook account, I'm just coming back from Cambodia, the country mainly known for its 3-year-8-month-20-day Khmer Rouge period, its always smiling population and for its poverty. In all honesty, when I booked my flight to ancient Kambuja … [Read more...]
