Ode to Cambodia

While Thailand and Vietnam get the bulk of the travel buzz, Cambodia is
not to be missed. No country has captured our heart quite like this one,
brimming with unforgettable experiences. A cosmopolitan capital,
beautiful beaches, great food and a fascinating history make this a
must-visit destination.

11 things we love about this captivating South East Asian country.

Cool, creamy and expertly crafted Cambodian iced coffee.
The warm,
friendly, ever-smiling people.
The artistry, history and sheer
magnitude of Angkor
Wat.
Authentic
Khmer dishes with a vegetarian (and organic) twist at Chamkar
Restaurant, Siem Reap (The Passage, Old Market, 09-2733150).
Sipping
happy hour cocktails along the Tonle Sap River (grab a seat on the
second floor of the Foreign
Correspondents Club (FCC) for the best river view).
Hoping
for a glimpse of the rare Irrawaddy dolphin along the mighty Mekong in
Kratie.
Bargaining like a local for everything from housewares to
jewellery at the bustling Central Market, Phnom Penh (between streets
126 and 136).
Beach-hopping in Sihanoukville.
Indulging
in fresh-caught crab in dusty but charming Kep. Head to the cluster of
tiny waterfront restaurants in the Crab Market for the best.
Finding
well-appointed rooms with all the comforts of home (A/C, Wi-Fi,
breakfast, pool) for under $20 everywhere.
Getting
a much-needed aromatherapy massage and natural jasmine rice scrub at Bodia
Spa (three locations). Jessica Padykula

We continue our jaunt through South East Asia next week with a stop in
bustling Bangkok.