Last year, I spent two months traveling through parts of Southeast Asia. Because I`m always conscious of my finance, I kept track of all my spending. I traveled alone once, but didn’t enjoy it as much, nor did I kept track of any spending. This time around, I traveled Southeast Asia together with my sister. So, here’s how much money we spent travelling in Southeast Asia. Total Southeast Asia Spending As I’ve mentioned above, all expenses listed below are for two people, in USD. Not surprisingly, many Asian countries prefer US currency, so there was never a time I ever needed …
The Biggest Celebration in Cambodia: Chaul Chnam Khmer
When I was younger, and working multiple jobs, I avoided looking at the clock. I fear the slow passing of time that will only seem slower if I watch it progress. Now, I avoid looking at my calendar. I fear the quick passing of time that will only seem faster if I watch it progress. It’s funny how memories and time work. It felt like yesterday that I said goodbye to my parents at the Phnom Penh airport, but I don’t even remember what we talked about, or what they wore, what I wore. But I know, it’s been almost …
How to Make Cambodian Num Ansom Chek
In Cambodia, Khmer New Year is one of our greatest national holiday. It is three to four days of festivities, so therefore, cooking is a large part of our whole morning routine. I remember my mother cutting and prepping everything overnight and waking up earlier than the birds (at 4am) to start making all the dishes she wants to serve at the local wat (temple) to appease the spirits of our ancestors. And the one thing that took a really long time to make was Num Ansom Chet and Num Ansom Chrouk (pork version). Not because it was difficult to …
