Posts Tagged as ‘cambodia’

May 10, 2009

Siem Reap Out and About: Cooking Class @ Le Tigre De Papier Restaurant

Cooking class?  Yes, I’m serious and I think its fun learning to cook.  Not just the typical meal but a Khmer-ian meal!  Initially when I told Mei Sim about his plan, I was afraid that she wouldn’t join, but she was as equally excited as me!  Yipee.  Sara and Hong Tzu wasn’t interested at all [...]

April 30, 2009

Eating in Siem Reap: Angkor Palm Restaurant

You know Siem Reap is so hot that when we ask Sam to recommend us one restaurant with air-condition, he took a while.  Then he say, “Angkor Palm”.  Then I say, “any other?”.  He can’t think of any.  =P  So that’s how we ended up in Angkor Palm Restaurant.
 
The staff wearing the Angkor Palm shirt

 
The [...]

April 29, 2009

Siem Reap Out and About: Artisan D Angkor

Artisan D Angkor is where they promote Khmer Art and they have professional training center to help young Cambodians to discover traditional handicrafts, etc.
 
When we were there, the staff (aka guide) told us that all of the trainees are mute/deaf.  Hence, they communicate through hand language.  I think this is a great way to help [...]

April 25, 2009

Siem Reap Out and About: Tonle Sap Lake

Tonle Sap Lake, is the largest freshwater lake in South East Asia.    Our main intention is to see how families live in the floating village.
 
Let the pictures do the talking.  =P
 
On the way, there are many many lotus despite the heat!

 
They even sell the raw lotus for “raw” consumption!

 
Then after a bumpy ride (dusty but thank [...]

April 12, 2009

Eating in Siem Reap: Cafe de La Paix

When I was drafting my itinerary for Siem Reap, I told Mei Sim and the rest that I need my coffee and if they don’t mind I would like to drop by Cafe de La Paix.  And I’m glad that we did and we actually drop by the cafe twice!
 
Cafe de La Paix is housed [...]