Phnom Penh has transformed.

Visitors won’t recognise this former ‘Pearl of the Orient’

Once the country cousin of the South-East Asian region and largely ignored by mainstream tourism,this formerly sleepy town in Cambodia is starting to soar.

  • byJulie Miller
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Six of the best socially responsible places to shop in Phnom Penh

Six of the best socially responsible places to shop in Phnom Penh

Good Krama uses up-cycled,unwanted materials purchased from local warehouses to reduce the fashion industry's environmental footprint.

Six of the best socially responsible places to shop in Phnom Penh

Buy beautiful and unusual gifts and souvenirs,and change people's lives for the better.

  • byJulie Miller
Phnom Penh,Cambodia.

Phnom Penh,Cambodia:Why this city is a must-see magical mess

Phnom Penh is a bustling,crazy mess - but somehow it works beautifully.

  • byJane Reddy
A traditional Cambodian Apsara dancer.

Cambodia's Royal Palace Phnom Penh

The Phnom Penh Royal Palace,set in exquisite gardens,is a golden example of Khmer architecture.

  • byAlison Stewart
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Killing fields of the village Choeung Ek. 17,000 people died here.

Six reasons to visit a site of unspeakable horror

Sometimes visiting the horrors of a country's past can act as a warning against letting it happen in the future.

  • bySteve Meacham
Customers at a restaurant on Sisowath Quay.

Cambodia,southeast Asia:Phnom Penh's new riverside precinct

Phnom Penh's vibrant riverside precinct has been transformed from seedy to sensational.

  • byJulie Miller
Dublins most famous export outside of James Joyce:Guinness.

The top 10 signature drinks of cities around the world

You can't create an iconic drink,but some drinks say it all about a city.

  • byPaul Chai
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A family trip to Cambodia is built for adventure

Its brutal past cannot be denied,but a transforming Cambodia can be a magical place for kids.

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Beyond the cities:Asia's top 10 must-do excursions

From beaches to bays,mountains to caves,it's always worth stepping outside the capital cities,writes Kerry van der Jagt.