CAMBODIA

Exodus Travels’ Product Manager Kelly Reid on her essential guide for visiting Cambodia… BEST TIME TO VISIT: While Cambodia is warm year-round and can be explored any time of year, the best time to visit is from December to April, during the dry season.

WHERE TO GO: Cambodia is incredibly diverse, with some of the highlights including visiting the province of Siem Reap and the ancient temples of Angkor Wat. Also worth a visit is the bustling capital of Phnom Penh, with its stunning Royal Palace – a perfect place to learn more about Cambodia’s turbulent past. Head to Kampot for fruit and pepper plantations, and the seaside resort province of Kep for breathtaking beaches in an area that is regaining popularity after the Khmer Rouge period.

WHAT TO EAT: Cambodian food is all about contrasts – sweet and bitter, salty and sour, fresh and cooked! Whilst its cuisine is similar to neighbouring South East Asian countries, all dishes are unique. Try the local rice noodle soup, fresh salad dishes, a fish curry or even deep-fried spider – a local delicacy!

WHY NOT TRY: Visiting Angkor Wat during sunset; a truly special time of day to wander around and soak up the atmosphere of this ancient site.