The last few weeks I’ve been traveling around Cambodia, but I’ve spent the majority of my time at the islands and beaches.  In fact, I started at the beaches and loved them so much that after doing a loop through Cambodia, I returned to Otres Beach for my final week in this country.

I love Otres Beach for its waterfront cafes and restaurants. There are plenty to choose from and they don’t fill up with too many patrons, so you can easily find a quiet spot to yourself.  I spend my days mostly writing and reading, something I desperately want to catch up on after moving around so much recently.  

My other favorite part of Otres is away from the restaurants: the long stretch of silky white sand lined with large, curvy trees.  Since most people frequent the restaurants and cafes, this white sandy paradise is nearly vacant.  At any point in the day, you can have a whole section of beach- and a tree- to yourself.  My favorite time to visit is at sunset.

The pier at the northern part of Koh Rong Samleom, an island off the coast of Cambodia

Sunset from Koh Rong Samloem

Stillness & tranquility. Captured this shot using my tripod..and patience :)

Beachfront bungalow at Koh Ta Kiev, another island

Sunset at Otres Beach

Every beach should have a beach swing!

Hostels, bungalows, restaurants and cafes at Otres Beach…all steps away from the ocean

Daniel, who I met in Laos, performing fire poi

Rafa, another traveler, performing fire staff

My final night at Otres Beach