Authentic Food Quest - Explore Local Flavors

May 22

Best Siem Reap Restaurant Cuisine Wat Damnak Authentic Food Quest

Spotlight on Cuisine Wat Damnak: Best Siem Reap Restaurant

One way to understand the people and a place is through the food. By exploring the local flavors, one appreciates the destination at a deeper level. Cambodian cuisine surprised us on our quest for the authentic foods in Cambodia. In Siem Reap, we were immediately intrigued when we heard... read more →

May 16

Cambodian Street Food Authentic Food Quest

Top 10 Popular Cambodian Street Food You Want to Try

Cambodian street food is not as famous as its counterpart Thailand. The cuisine, in general, is overshadowed by its popular neighbors Thailand and Vietnam. However, once you go deep into Cambodian cuisine, you will discover unique and amazing flavors. Cambodian street food offers unique and surprising delicacies that are... read more →

May 16, 2017
Claire
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Cambodia, Dishes & Desserts, Street Food

May 08

La Table Khmere Cambodia Cooking Class Authentic Food Quest

La Table Khmère: A Delightful Cooking Class in Cambodia

One of the wonderful things about traveling is discovering new dishes, ingredients and cooking methods. The ultimate way to get to know a country’s local and culinary specialities is to take a cooking class. In Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh, we took a half-day Cambodia cooking class with the goal... read more →

May 02

Cambodian Cuisine 12 unique dishes Authentic Food Quest

Fascinating Cambodian Cuisine: 12 Unique Dishes to Feast On

Exploring Cambodian cuisine and its local flavors is a journey full of surprises. While eating our way through Southeast Asia, we hadn’t put much thought into Cambodian food. We were still raving about Pho and Bánh Mì after leaving Vietnam. And we had been wowed by Bangkok street food.... read more →

May 2, 2017
Claire
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Cambodia, Dishes & Desserts, Unique Restaurants

Apr 25

10 Surprising Facts You Need to Know About Food in Cambodia

Cambodia is a fascinating country, where the past is always present. The history of the country, both the ancient as well as the modern tyranny of the Khmer Rouge period (1975 - 1979) is reflected everywhere. The big draw to Cambodia are the ancient temples of Angkor Wat in... read more →

Apr 18

ReliableInternetAccessAuthenticFoodQuest

How To Get Reliable Internet Access in Southeast Asia

In Southeast Asia, it is surprisingly easy to get internet access. The main challenge though is finding reliable internet access. On our quest in Southeast Asia staying connected was a huge priority. In general, we found the quality of the internet connection to be inconsistent and spotty at times.... read more →

April 18, 2017
Rosemary
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Digital Nomads, Foodie Travelers, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam

Apr 14

The 10 Most Delightful Popular Vietnamese Desserts to Indulge In

Vietnam is famous for its Pho soup, Bánh Mì sandwiches, and other delicious soups and rice noodles meals. What about Vietnamese desserts? Well, you will find yourself in dessert heaven if you like sweets and are open to trying new flavors and textures. Indeed, Vietnam has an endless list... read more →

Apr 07

Top 10 Must Eat in Hanoi Authentic Food Quest

Top 10 Authentic Vietnamese Food You Must Eat in Hanoi

Vietnamese cuisine varies by region. Each city, even each village, may have its own list of unique local specialties. Our quest through Vietnam started in the north, in the capital city of Hanoi. Many of the popular Vietnamese dishes originated here. The famous Vietnamese noodle soup Pho, is one of... read more →

Mar 31

Southeast Asian Beer Authentic Food Quest

What You Want to Know to Delight in Southeast Asian Beer

Southeast Asia is known for its hot and humid climate. And, as you enjoy spicy food and local dishes at open air restaurants, you will want to quench your thirst with a cold and refreshing Southeast Asian beer. On our quest for authentic food in Southeast Asia, we were... read more →

Mar 24

How to Learn Vietnamese Cuisine in a Fun Saigon Cooking Class

The abundant use of fresh herbs in Vietnam cooking and cuisine one of the most striking observations we made while traveling through the country. Used generously, in almost every meal, raw herbs are torn, tossed, rolled and wrapped into everything from soups, rice and noodle dishes, sandwiches and more.... read more →