Fresh Morning at the Forest With Breakfast

The forest was cool and quiet in the early morning, with soft sunlight slipping through the trees. I made a simple breakfast while birds sang around me and the air smelled fresh and earthy. Eating warm food in the middle of nature felt peaceful and refreshing—like the perfect start to a calm day.

Best Weekend Escape Ever by Tried on Local Food

Last weekend, I escaped the busy city and spent two relaxing days in a small countryside town at Koh Kong. The air felt fresher, the streets were quiet, and everything moved at a slower, calmer pace. One of the best parts of the trip was trying the local food. 

I visited a tiny family-run Fried Banana (Chek Chean) where made with fresh banana from nearby farms. I also have a chance to tried on chicken wings BBQ with full of herbs, and a sweet dessert that tasted like something passed down through generations. Each meal felt more personal than anything I usually eat in the city. 

By the time the weekend was over, I realized that the flavors of the place were just as memorable as the beautiful views and food.

Cambodia Dessert: Num Ah Kor Thnoat

Preah Dak village, Siem Reap

Num akor (sometimes written “Nom Ah Kor” or “Num Ah Kor Tnaot”) is a traditional Khmer steamed cake made from fermented rice flour, palm sugar, and water.

It’s often served with coconut cream or grated coconut.

All the ingredients used to make the cake, from the raw materials to the packaging, are sourced locally. These include ripe palm fruit, mature coconut, young coconut, palm sugar, banana leaves, and palm leaves for making the ‘smok’ (traditional woven packaging).