Destinations

Cambodia and Laos|Destinations|Famous World Heritage Sites|Travel

Visiting Angkor Wat in Cambodia: Everything You Need to Know

Angkor Wat is what most people call the entire complex of temples located outside Siem Reap in Cambodia. However, Angkor Wat is actually the name of one temple, the largest within the complex of over 100 temples. The larger complex is the Angkor Archaeological Park and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is part 1 of a 3 part guide about Siem Reap and visiting Angkor Wat in Cambodia. The History of Khmer Empire and the Temples of Angkor … Read More

The Best Green Peppercorn Beef Celebrating Kampot Pepper

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Green peppercorn beef is a classic, Cambodian, stir fry. It is simple to make, using easy to source ingredients. The dish features green peppercorns and was inspired as a result of our visit to to Kep and nearby Kampot, in southern Cambodia. Green peppercorn beef provides a sublime window into the fabulous world of Cambodian cuisine. There is surprisingly little known about Cambodian cuisine. Its nearby neighbors, Thailand and Vietnam steal all of its thunder. But if you enjoy Thai … Read More

Cambodia and Laos|Destinations|Get in Touch with Nature|Travel

Kampot and Kep: (Cambodia) the Best Reasons Why You Should Go

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Kampot is the name of a province in Southeast Cambodia. It is not far from the Vietnamese border. Kep is small village on the coast within Kampot province. You may have heard of the famous Kampot pepper (which trust me we will tell you about!) but beyond that most people would wonder why you should go to Kampot and Kep. Should it be part of your Cambodia itinerary? Read on to discover the best reasons why you should go to … Read More

Cambodia and Laos|Destinations|Travel

The Best of Books, Cookbooks and Movies about Cambodia

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Planning a trip to anywhere or even armchair traveling, a great way to learn more about a place is through books and movies. Cambodia is a place people often have vague notions of without a great deal of knowledge. You might remember Pol Pot’s Regime (depending on your age), have seen pictures of Angkor Wat or be familiar with Asian cooking from nearby neighbors, Thailand and Vietnam. As our featured destination this month, we have a list of the best of … Read More

Bulgaria|Destinations|Lunch|Recipes

Authentic Stuffed Cabbage Rolls from Bulgaria an Easy Dinner

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Authentic cabbage rolls from Bulgaria are easy to make and are a guaranteed way to give some great taste to a vegetable that is exceedingly healthy but is often much-maligned. Traditional Bulgarian food at its best and true comfort food! Lightly-spiced, ground meat is enveloped with cabbage leaves and then slow-cooked in a tomato-based sauce to permit all of the flavors to develop. You basically end up with steamed cabbage rolls, a very healthy cooking methods. Add a little refreshing … Read More

Bulgaria|Destinations|Lunch|Recipes

Spotlight on Potatoes with Bulgarian Moussaka

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The moussaka I grew up with featured eggplant as the main ingredient and came topped with a béchamel source. But that would be moussaka of the Greek variety. Love potatoes? Want a moussaka that is lighter? How about Bulgarian moussaka featuring potato and yogurt? Lighter than its Greek cousin and fabulous if eggplants are not to your taste or out of season, Bulgarian moussaka can be comfortably consumed in summer if you are looking for some comfort food. The topping … Read More