One of the most underrated countries in the world, Cambodia stands as a testament that a country can be fascinating from one end to the next. The sheer beauty of the country is truly something to behold – both natural and manmade. Every part of Cambodia is completely enchanting and captivating, so there is no shortage of reasons to want to visit it.
Angkor Wat
Undoubtedly the largest religious monument in the world, the Angkor Wat is one of the basic reasons for visit Cambodia. It’s a monument from an era when the Khmer Empire was one of the world’s most influential countries, and is a point of pride among the Cambodians. It’s an old and breathtaking temple complex, one that no photograph in the world can do justice.
Unparalleled Natural Beauty
While many tourists from all across the world tend to visit the neighboring Thailand for its unspoiled nature, Cambodia is just as beautiful – if not more. Everywhere the eye can see is filled with verdant nature, towering mountains, unique jungles, and best of all, some of the world’s best islands and beaches. One might say that this part of Cambodia is criminally underrated, as it definitely needs a lot more love – because it definitely deserves it.
Adventurous Travel
The modern trend among travelers is that the adventure of the trip is its most important aspect. Modern travelers tend to seek out the most authentic ways to travel, and Cambodia is completely ripe with that. Backpacking, hiking, camping, or staying with local homestays, interacting with incredibly friendly locals, soaking in Cambodian culture – this is the type of adventure modern travelers tend to seek out. Something that Cambodia has in spades.
Unique Wildlife
Due to Cambodia’s location and perfect climate, it the home to innumerable amazing species of animals. It’s quite easy to spot many of Cambodia’s unique species of wildlife, and there’s even the Phnom Tamao Rescue Center, which is found on the outskirts of the capital, has taken charge to protect the animals from harm. Countless species, like tigers, rhinos, elephants, and many, many more are saved from poachers, and then rehabilitated so that they can be released back to the wilds.
Fascinating Culture
The peoples of Cambodia have lived there for centuries. They’re an old nation, one with great historical pride, but that has not changed their inherent friendly nature. Interacting with locals is a treat all on its own, as it can easily be the highlight to any visit to Cambodia. The people of the country have endured hard and difficult times in the past, so one of the best ways to see Cambodia from the inside, is by volunteering at GVI and help make this great country into an amazing one. It’s safe to say that Cambodian culture is one of the world’s most unique ones, and any interaction with it has the potential to be downright amazing.
Cambodia as country is unique, in that it’s a country that’s still growing and evolving, but what’s already there is beautiful. Its beauty is quite apparent from up close, and once you personally see it, you’ll never want to forget about it.
