Trying the local food is always one of the things at the top of my to-do list whenever I go traveling and my recent trip to Siem Reap in Cambodia was no different. Beyond the tourist-facing restaurants offering international cuisine, I found loads of places dishing up amazing traditional Khmer dishes, as well as more modern Cambodian options. No matter what type of place I visited, everywhere from roadside food stalls to family-run restaurants had excellent service and really made me feel at home.

In the spring, my bestie and I were looking for somewhere special to run a race. The idea was that race would give us something to train for and the fun destination would give us a great excuse for a holiday. After a bit of research, we came across a half marathon in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Knowing the weather wouldn’t be too hot or too cold at that time of year, the course would be flat, and I hadn’t yet explored Cambodia made it the perfect destination.

Since this was my first time in Siem Reap, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Little did I know I would absolutely fall in love with the town and its charm.