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Cambodia

Know as the “Land of a Thousand Smiles” Cambodia comprises of tropical rainforest and fertile cultivated land traversed by many rivers. Phnom Penh, one of the great cities of Indochina, is spectacularly located on the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers.

The ruins of the lost cities of Angkor are one of the ancient wonders of the world. Best known is Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious building of any kind with its perfect five-towered architectural form and hundreds of metres of exquisite carving.

Although few nations have suffered more than Cambodia with the aftermath of the Vietnam War era, this Indochinese nation has slowly reopened itself to the outside world and is now attracting visitors and investors alike.
 
When to go:
 
December to February are the best months.  Two monsoons govern the country:  from November to April is the cool dry monsoon that carries little rain.  May to October brings heavy afternoon showers and high humidity.  Between these seasons the weather is transitional.  Average temp 20-30ºC year-round.
 
 
 

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Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang is the jewel of Indochina, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. The former Royal Capital of Laos is gently awaking as one of the most enchanting places on earth. In the centre of the city is Mount Phousi with stunning views of the surrounding temples and hills.
 
Shopping is still an informal affair in Luang Prabang. The Morning Market is the place to go for food and entertainment; they still wrap food in banana leaves instead of plastic bags.
 
There are hundreds of temporary and semi-permanent shops, stalls, and blankets spread on the ground, where virtually everyone converges to buy and sell most anything.

My personal highlight was seeing the Orange-robed monks padding through the morning mist, winding their way past magnificent temples and aging French-colonial buildings, stopping now and then to receive food in their bowls from women kneeling on mats. Bicycle is the best way to navigate Luang Prabang.
 
Emma Robertson, Adventure World
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