Cambodia
Emerging from the decades of darkness imposed on it by the savage Pol Pot-led Khmer Rouge rule, Cambodia in South-East Asia is slowly finding a place for itself in the sun as a destination that seems to have it all. From the enigmatic Angkor Wat Hindu temple complex in Siem Reap to the seaside town of Sihanoukville and the leafy capital of Phnom Penh, the diverse range of attractions here are staggering. The sheer number of foreign travellers present at any given point of time in Cambodia is proof that this country is slowly but surely limping back to a state of normalcy one day at a time. Tourism is just about getting a foothold here and almost everyone in Cambodia seems to want to get onto the bandwagon by opening up their homes as home stays and their kitchens as restaurants. Competition for the tourist dollar is at all time high, with each vendor trying to out-price the other by offering fabulous discounts and deals. What this means is that your Indian rupee will get you pretty far in Cambodia. Take for example accommodation in the rather touristy town of Siem Reap. Just INR750 will see you enjoy the comforts of an air-conditioned double room with an en suite bathroom. While `500 is enough for a hearty seafood-laden Khmer meal for two at one of Sihanoukville’s many beachside cafes, including a cocktail each!