◦ Angkor & Siem Reap: vast temple complexes rising from the jungle, from sunrise at Angkor Wat to the intricate faces of Bayon and the atmospheric ruins of Ta Prohm

◦ Beyond Angkor: lesser-visited Khmer sites such as Beng Mealea, Koh Ker, Preah Vihear, and Sambor Prei Kuk, offering quieter glimpses into Cambodia’s ancient world

◦ Phnom Penh: a dynamic capital blending royal heritage, French colonial architecture, riverside life, and powerful modern history

◦ Tonlé Sap Lake: floating villages, stilted homes, and a way of life shaped by Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake

◦ Mekong River journeys: slow travel through rural Cambodia, traditional villages, and rare opportunities to spot freshwater dolphins

◦ Battambang: countryside charm, colonial architecture, creative cafés, and a gentle arts scene

◦ Cardamom Mountains: one of Southeast Asia’s last great rainforests, with eco-lodges,  trekking, wildlife, and immersive river adventures

◦ Northeastern Cambodia: the forested highlands of Mondulkiri and Ratanakiri, with waterfalls, indigenous cultures, elephant conservation, and a more adventurous off-grid feel

◦ Kampot & Kep: laid-back riverside towns, pepper plantations, seafood, caves, and quiet coastal scenery

◦ Southern islands & beaches: white-sand shores, turquoise waters, and a more untouched, barefoot island escape