Cambodia
Amongst the temples of ancient Angkor I found serenity and peace;
in the Killing Fields I felt incredible sorrow.
Cambodia was the country that really inspired my wanderlust on one of my first overseas trips. I fell in love with the friendliness of the locals, the incredible aromatic food and the beauty of the Angkor temples at sunrise. I cried in unimaginable sorrow at the mass graves of the Killing Fields. I felt ill at the persecution experienced by so many Cambodians at Tuol Sleng Prison.
For me, this was more than a trip. It was learning about a country, a history, a people and a culture so foreign to me. No wonder it inspired me to continue my travels, particularly in Asia, to learn more about myself and more about the world.
The Best Places To Go In Cambodia
Compiling a list of the best places to go in Cambodia is a tough task because so much of the country is great for exploring. I've only visited once, as part of a wonderful Intrepid Travel tour through Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. I've assembled a list of awesome...
