You cannot fully appreciate your experience in Cambodia without trying the food! Not only is it exotic, it is tasty and nutritious! Amok and Prahok are two of the countries’ most famous examples. Cambodian food is inherently different from the cuisine of its neighbors. The flavors used in Cambodian dishes come from spices and herbs [...]
The borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos converge to form the infamous Golden Triangle. It is one of the main attractions of a Northern Thailand trip because of its history and geography. The area’s position along the Mekong and Ruak rivers adds to the appeal of this once massive opium producing region. The Golden Triangle’s [...]
Vientiane (pronounced wiang-chan) is Laos’ capital and largest city. There are about 200,000 people living in the city center, with over 730,000 in the Vientiane Prefecture. The city’s relaxing atmosphere contrasts with other Southeast Asian capitals such as Bangkok, Thailand and Hanoi, Vietnam, making Vientiane feel more like a provincial town than a capital city. [...]
What is that salty, pungent brown liquid you may see in various kitchens and eateries in Southeast Asia? You may have seen it being used as an ingredient in cooking or as a condiment to a dish. Is it soy sauce? No, close though. It is nothing but good old fish sauce! Fish sauce is [...]
Sa wat dee. Sabai dee. Chum reap suor. Greetings! We have just said hello to you in Thai, Lao and Cambodian. Of course, the proper way to greet somebody is to perform the Wai (as is called in Thailand and Laos) or the Sampeah (as it is called in Cambodia). The roots behind this gesture [...]