Consider Visiting Cambodia? We'll Tell You Why..

Most people think they know Cambodia, but few do. The country has come a long way from its’ sad past and emerged, after a long struggle, triumphant. Aside from the increasingly modern cities and resilient, proud and infectiously friendly people, Cambodia is one of the most naturally beautiful countries in the entire world. There are hundreds of reasons you should choose to visit Cambodia, but here are our top picks:

Amazing People

Funny, savvy and incredibly warm, the Cambodians are the first impression you’ll have and the last one you’ll be leave with. Like their Southeast Asian neighbours, Cambodians are as warm as their climate and infused with an effervescence that is deeply inspiring. They believe that kindness, compassion and family are the ultimate drivers of human nature, and visitors will be confronted with these values unequivocally.

Jaw-dropping landscapes

Cambodia is unbelievably beautiful, in the true sense of the word. Head down to the country’s southern islands and see for yourself what it means to be in paradise – the swaying palms, the pastel shore, the crystal-clear sea, and the bright bobbing boats will have you pinching yourself. Inland, dazzling rice paddies and verdant passes characterise the landscape; much of which has remained largely as is for millennia. These days, Cambodia’s landscapes are facing a lot of development from predominantly Chinese investors, so days to experience untouched Cambodia are numbered.

Delicious seafood

Cambodia’s coasts are a jackpot for seafood lovers. Fresh fish and shellfish, crab in particular, can be found almost anywhere along the country’s southern shores, often served in little seaside shacks overlooking the sea. A popular way of cooking the seafood is in a thick curry made with indigenous Kampot pepper, thought to be the best and most flavourful in the world.

Rich history

The Khmer dynasty goes back millennia, and whilst Khmer relics can be found all across Southeast Asia, the most impressive lie in Cambodia. Temples covered in detailed animistic carvings, as diverse as they are magnificent, are all over the country, standing as both a remaining narrative of life during the Khmer dynasty and as incredible homages to sacred deities. As Cambodia is a deeply religious country, it’’s common to see Buddhist monks adorned in orange robes visiting the temples.