A small country with many sky-scraping highlights, Cambodia is on the up as a tourist destination. Despite the majesty of the country’s attractions and the growing sophistication of its hotel and restaurant sector, the torrid history of the nation along with issues of poverty continue to exert a toll on the population.

Fortunately, it is possible for visitors to make a truly positive impact while savoring the best the country has to offer. In Siem Reap, a visit to the magnificent temples of Angkor is essential. Equally compelling is the city’s landmine museum, which promotes awareness of unexploded ordinance.

Siem Reap also boasts several fine training restaurants where disadvantaged children learn essential hospitality skills. Near Siem Reap, the temple of Banteay Chhmar is effortlessly evocative while a homestay with a local family provides a truly authentic Cambodian experience. After sampling the bucolic charms of Battambang, the tour concludes in the vibrant capital of Phnom Penh where the dark echoes of the Khmer Rouge era are counterbalanced by a host of charitable and not-for-profit initiatives.

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