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Banteay Srei temple.

Wheel around Angkor on a wild ride

Exploring Angkor Archaeological Park by bike offers a refreshing way to connect with the rich history of the area and the friendly locals.

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Tatyana Leonov freelance travel writer for Traveller
Tatyana Leonov
A hand raised sun bear Helarctos malayanus cub rescued from wildlife trade Phnom Tamao.

Caring for bears in Cambodia

Volunteering at a bear sanctuary in Cambodia makes for an enriching holiday experience.

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Sisowath Quay on Tonle Sap River.

From seedy to cool: Phnom Penh's new riverside precinct

Phnom Penh's vibrant riverside precinct has been transformed from seedy to sensational.

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Julie Miller
Charming coloured huts on stilts make up this picturesque floating village on Tonle Sap Lake.

Unimaginable beauty in nation's aquatic beating heart

This is one of the most magnificent stretches of water on the planet.

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Steve Meacham
Belmond La Residence d'Angkor's enticing pool.

Six of the best: Siem Reap boutique hotels

Swim in one of the most photogenic pools in Asia or take time to enjoy sublime cocktails and massages in these six hotels.

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A pair of Cambodian children carry water home after buying it from a cart.

How to help locals while avoiding cash handouts

Don't resort to cash handouts when in another country: there are many other options that will allow you to help the local community.

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Lee Tulloch
Monks admire Cambodia's famed  Angkor Wat.

Asia's backpacker heavens also offer cheap luxury

Cambodia and Vietnam are far from being destinations most suited to backpackers.

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Lee Tulloch
Houseboats: We watch life on the river slip by as if we are in a trance.

Avoid the backpackers: The other way to see Cambodia

Our days are all like this and we revel in it. No cares, no woes. No stress, no noise.

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Graham Reilly

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From ancient temples of Angkor Wat to the bustle of Phnom Penh, Cambodia is a country in transformation. Reeling from footprints left by the Khmer Rouge, this is an inspiring place that draws the real traveller at heart. Enjoy cocktails and dine on crabs seaside in Kep, explore local villages and temples in river-side Kampot or find a bargain on the local markets in town. There is something for everyone.

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Cambodia

Cambodia, Southeast Asia

From ancient temples of Angkor Wat to the bustle of Phnom Penh, Cambodia is a country in transformation. Reeling from footprints left by the Khmer Rouge, this is an inspiring place that draws the real traveller at heart. Enjoy cocktails and dine on crabs seaside in Kep, explore local villages and temples in river-side Kampot or find a bargain on the local markets in town. There is something for everyone.

Population: 15 million
Capital: Phnom Penh
Official Language: Khmer
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