The ancient temples of Angkor Wat are undoubtedly the biggest draw in Cambodia. Once the capital of a vast Khmer empire, these hundred or so temples were built between the 9th and 13th centuries. Some sit slowly crumbling beneath sprawling jungle trees; others are covered in intricate carvings of heavenly dancers. The iconic silhouette of Angkor Wat -- it adorns every Cambodian flag -- and the giant, benign smiling faces of Bayon are unlike anything else in the world.

Cambodia's capital Phnom Penh may not offer the range of ancient and colonial architecture boasted by Hanoi or Bangkok, but Phnom Penh has to be one of the liveliest cities in the region. Driving around Phnom Penh on the back of a moto can be an entirely un-metaphorical pain in the behind, but the city's hyperactive bar scene promises to cure even the most lingering aches: from colonial cocktails in a wicker and linen atmosphere to Angkor draft and a driving beat, Phnom Penh's nightlife has all tastes covered, as do its plethora of restaurants.

Starting at a very sleepy Thai border that skirts the foothills of the Card ...

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Sample delightful seafood delicacies at the charming seaside towns of Kep and Sihanoukville. Relax on Cambodia's palm-lined sandy white beaches and swim or snorkel in crystal clear waters while visiting nearby deserted islands. Explore beau ...

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Following in the footsteps of the devout and the destructive before us, we discover the heart of the historic Khmer empire on a 15-day odyssey through the Kingdom of Cambodia.

An immense stone face looms out of the jungle, its enigmatic smile hypnotising all those who fall under its gaze. ...

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