<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Travel Calm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travel Calm]]></description><link>https://travelcalm.wixsite.com/travelcalm/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:30:33 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.travelcalmonline.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[My First Khmer New Year in Siem Reap]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'd heard so much about it, but experiencing my first Khmer New Year in Siem Reap was definitely something I won't forget in a hurry. At first I really was n't sure what to expect. I knew it would be busy, and I knew there would be water involved, but being right in the middle of it is a completely different experience. The streets were packed, music was everywhere and it didn't take long before I was very much  part of it all. What I loved most was the atmosphere. There was such a fun energy...]]></description><link>https://www.travelcalmonline.com/post/my-first-khmer-new-year-in-siem-reap</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e1f00e43fd38a1bb6e9b13</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:26:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/133c48_0fb6fe7343784583a9b900fada415564~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anddy Ellis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My First day in Phnom Penh: Riverside Views, Temples and City Wanderings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phnom Penh was a complete contrast to Siem Reap, but in a good way. On my first day, I kept things simple and spent time walking around the riverside, taking in the city views, admiring the temple architecture and just getting a feel for Cambodia's capital at my own pace. Phnom Penh felt busy straight away but not in an overwhelming way. There was something about the riverside that made it easy to settle into the city - watching the boats move along the water, passing temples and grand...]]></description><link>https://www.travelcalmonline.com/post/my-first-day-in-phnom-penh-riverside-views-temples-and-city-wanderings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dc79f28614fb4128b299b8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:00:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/133c48_33c7fcd822f7443db817b81f437c42c5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anddy Ellis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Solo Night in Siem Reap Reminded Me Why I Fell In Love with This Place]]></title><description><![CDATA[A simple night that meant more than I expected. Last night I headed out on my own in Siem Reap, and it ended up being exactly what I needed. It wasn't anything wild or over-planned.  Just a riverside walk, dinner, a few drinks, and some time in my own company. But by the end of the night, I felt lighter, clearer, and reminded of exactly why I fell in love with Siem Reap . There's really something freeing about going out alone and doing exactly what you want. No pressure, no other people's...]]></description><link>https://www.travelcalmonline.com/post/a-solo-night-in-siem-reap-reminded-me-why-i-fell-in-love-with-this-place</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d5fcc681d59fce7b0e048f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:12:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/133c48_dc51422cf41a4b6dbfe0a8c878ab48f1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_720,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anddy Ellis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angkor Botanical Garden: A peaceful side to Siem Reap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Siem Reap has so much more to offer than temples. If you are looking for somewhere a little slower, greener and more peaceful, Angkor Botanical Garden is a lovely place to spend a few hours. One of the things I liked most was how relaxing it felt. It is the kind of place where you can just walk, look around and enjoy being somewhere quiet for a while. There were also a few unexpected little surprises along the way, including a small animal area, which made the visit more unique. If you are in...]]></description><link>https://www.travelcalmonline.com/post/angkor-botanical-garden-a-peaceful-side-to-siem-reap</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d1fe8cc53e2b8fe12111dc</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:41:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/133c48_f1638762cf144473b6f4ea18a3ba2202~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anddy Ellis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A hidden gem restaurant in Siem Reap I'd happily recommend]]></title><description><![CDATA[I recently visited Kilimandjaro in Siem Reap and honestly, it did not disappoint. From the moment we arrived, the whole experience felt warm, welcoming and a little bit special. The setting was beautiful, the atmosphere felt calm and intimate, and the owner was absolutely lovely. It was one of those places where we felt looked after straight away, which made the evening even nicer. And the food really was something else. Everything we had was amazing, and I'm actually gutted I didn't take a...]]></description><link>https://www.travelcalmonline.com/post/a-hidden-gem-restaurant-in-siem-reap-i-d-happily-recommend</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d0a916f7044e6cf7acbb71</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:18:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/133c48_6393004599c642f5b25f7bccb007e749~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anddy Ellis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A quieter side of Siem Reap I enjoyed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some mornings in Siem Reap feel completely different from the busier side people usually imagine. One early walk turned into one of those slower, quieter moments that reminded me just how much I love this city. From peaceful streets to the beautiful details of Wat Preah Prom Rath and little corners I might have missed later in the day,  it was the kind of morning that made me slow down and really take things in. Sometimes the quieter moments are the ones you remember the most, and this was...]]></description><link>https://www.travelcalmonline.com/post/a-quieter-side-of-siem-reap-i-enjoyed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cf6b442a4608ae001eb2f4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:39:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/133c48_be77dc475acf4cf69ae7ced83f8335b0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anddy Ellis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My accidental city tour around Siem Reap]]></title><description><![CDATA[One afternoon after visiting the museum, I somehow ended up on a random little city tour around Siem Reap with a tuk tuk driver. It wasn't planned at all, but it turned into one of those unexpected afternoons that shows you a different side of the city. We passed the Royal Residence, stopped at peaceful spots like Preah Enkosel Temple and somehow the afternoon turned from busy streets into hidden corners, greenery and little local moments I probably would have missed on my own. There was even...]]></description><link>https://www.travelcalmonline.com/post/my-accidental-city-tour-around-siem-reap</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ce36a140e74dbec4fda0ee</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:06:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/133c48_32d8be92c3f44e72bd77fd18d18dca64~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anddy Ellis</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>