Planning for a holiday is something that needs good homework and adequate preparation. And so, after doing all that, your perfect option would be The Kingdom of Cambodia, a country in South East Asia with a population of over 13 million people who speak Khmer as their official language. The capital city is known as Phnom Penh. This captivating country of Cambodia is a land of beautiful temples, wild jungles and unspoilt countryside, and yet still bears the scars of conflicts from the past years. Nevertheless, Cambodia has dramatically improved with the presence of so many tourists who stream in every year. The infrastructure has improved and therefore you can expect to mix luxurious hotels and restaurants with traditional markets and ramshackle side streets in the capital city upon your arrival.



Eating out is big business in Cambodia due to the many available restaurants and food stalls. The cuisine offered here is very similar to that of Thai, but with fewer spices and preponderances for coconut milk. Some of the mouth watering delicacies include the Prahok, succulent fruits, crispy fried spiders, and amok trey and rice noodles. Some of the drinks offered include fresh coconut juice, green tea, rice wine, Angkor and soda water with a lemon squeeze.

The nightlife in Cambodia is pretty vibrant mainly because of the large number of visitors and expert residents. Bars and restaurants range form dingy, smoky bars to up market cocktail bars and elegant restaurants. Some of the major hotels in Cambodia offer entertainment too with weekly Apsara performances. Gambling is a major past time in this country due to the presence of several casinos for all casino lovers. The markets in Cambodia are always a great source of souvenirs. And why not try the Central Market, in Phnom Penh, which is well worth a visit as it sells clothes, gifts and jewellery? Also, gems are a particularly good buy but only cost a little less for those who are well conversant with them.

There are various things that you can do as you enjoy your stay in Cambodia like taking a river cruise along the Tonle Sap River from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, going for elephant rides in Rattanakiri and Mondulkiri or taking part in the extravagant Water Festival that is normally held annually. You can also opt to go for dolphin-spotting near Kratie, swim in volcanic Yak Lom Lake near Banlung town and the most amazing of all is getting the chance to fire a rocket launcher or M-16 in Phnom Penh! Delight your eyes by touring the spectacular Buddhist temples, such as the Preah Vihear which is located in the Dangrek Mountains, the chilling Toul Sleng Museum of Genocide and The Killing Fields/Cheoung Ek Memorial, that are just outside the capital city. Do not miss Phnom Penh's gorgeous Royal Palace, the Ta Prohm, the temples of Angkor, the province of Rattanakiri and the former French hill station, Bokor.

Accommodation standards have improved greatly in Cambodia's hotels that have various amenities such as air conditioning, satellite TVs, room services, restaurants, bars and swimming pools. Generally speaking, the best months to visit Cambodia are from November to February when temperature is cool and the humidity low. You are guaranteed never to be bored not even a single minute. Visit Cambodia and you will for sure fall in love with her.