Best Dish:
We had fish amok at practically every meal. It's similar to a Thai curry (think: lime, lemongrass and coconut milk) but without the heat. We loved it so much we left Cambodia with a few packets of amok spices in order to recreate the dish at home.
Best Temple:
Although Angkor Wat is the main attraction and Ta Prohm is the most popular thanks to Angelina Jolie, we liked Ta Nei the best. The only ones exploring it, we felt like tomb raiders ourselves. Its seclusion and its time-worn beauty was why this one quickly became our favorite.
Best Hotel:
We loved where we stayed, la Residence d'Angkor. It's a beautiful hotel with a lovely staff and a gorgeous pool in a great location. That said, we had drinks one evening at the Park Hyatt, which, from the bar at least, was exquisite.
The people. Cambodians have such a wonderful air about them. They're warm and gracious, and remain hopeful for the future. Many have lived through hell (also known as the Khmer Rouge) and many live in dire straits, but they exhibit such grace and dignity. There's a lesson there.
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