Jeromy Wilhelm

My Experience

Years of Experience:	5-10 years

My Favourite Destination

Cambodia

It didn’t take me long to fall in love with Cambodia. She charmed me with her ancient temples, emerald rice paddies, quaint towns and the infectious optimism of the people who have been through hell and captured my heart and imagination.
The Food. Everyone’s eaten Thai, Indian and Chinese cuisines before but the creamy, coconuty, delicious and delicately flavoured Khmer cuisine is a new treat to discover and you can take a cooking class to learn how to recreate the delicious and delicately balanced flavours yourself.
Fascinating History. Discovering Cambodia’s history will take you on an emotional roller coaster as it ranges from the glorious days of Angkor Wat at the height of the Khmer Empire, the largest city of the pre industrial world, to the days of French colonialism, civil war, independence and then the atrocities of the brutal Khmer Rouge regime. This part of the history can feel shocking and depressing but it is essential to learn and the way that the people have come back from those awful times is inspiring.

TRAVEL
TIPS

Take Lots of Photos.

You may only see these places & meet these people once in your lifetime. Remember them forever with plenty of photos. Don’t worry about looking like a “tourist”. Are you traveling to look cool? No one cares. Great photos are the ultimate souvenir. They don’t cost anything, they’re easy to share with others, and they don’t take up space in your luggage. Just remember once you have your shot to get out from behind the lens and enjoy the view.