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Wat Ounalom Buddhist temple complex with ornate pagodas and stupas seen from across the open square on Sisowath Quay in central Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on a sunny day with light traffic in front.

Religion

Wat Ounalom: The Spiritual Heart of Phnom Penh

by Pascal Medeville

April 24, 2026

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Wat Ounalom: the spiritual heart of Phnom Penh, where an ancient eyebrow hair quietly outshines the city’s neon.

Close-up of fresh ampil teuk (Pithecellobium dulce) pods on a white plate, showing twisted green and pink Manila tamarind shells, exposed white pulp, and a few glossy black seeds, photographed on a wooden table in Cambodia.

Flora

Picture of the day: Ampil Teuk, Manila Tamarind on a Cambodian Plate

by Pascal Medeville

April 24, 2026

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Twisted ampil teuk pods, or Manila tamarind, display their sweet white pulp and black seeds on a simple plate, celebrating...

Close-up of a worn wooden-handled axe resting on a rough wooden table, with a blurred background of an older person pointing at a book while a child reads, creating a rustic, storytelling atmosphere.

Culture

Khmer proverb: The adze is crooked because of its handle; the child is foolish because of its parents

by Pascal Medeville

April 23, 2026

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The adze is crooked because of its handle; the child is foolish because of its parents. This Khmer proverb reminds...

Close-up of Cambodian-style king oyster mushroom (ផ្សិតភ្លៅមាន់) sautéed with sliced pork on a white plate, garnished with fresh coriander, showing glossy, caramelized edges.

Cuisine

Picture of the day: King Oyster Mushroom with Pork: Cambodian Home Comfort

by Admin

April 23, 2026

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Cambodian-style king oyster mushrooms (ផ្សិតភ្លៅមាន់) sautéed with pork slices capture the homely comfort of Khmer stir-fries, where mushrooms, garlic and...

Fresh green bilimbi fruits on a white plate, with one fruit sliced open to show the pale, juicy interior and seeds.

Cuisine

Averrhoa bilimbi (Bilimbi): A Sharp Little Fruit with Big Culinary Potential

by Pascal Medeville

April 22, 2026

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Tart, bright, and quietly essential, bilimbi (Averrhoa bilimbi) is one of Southeast Asia’s most overlooked culinary fruits. This small, cucumber-shaped...