A journey through articles to explore Cambodia in depth

The plateau where Sen Monorom is located is about 3000 feet above sea level, making it a cool region for Cambodia. The climate plays a particularly important role and you'll need to consider it in your travel plans. The rainy season makes access to the town complicated because of landslides. As for winter, don't forget your fleece, because it gets cold at night!

Don't miss Tonlé Sap lake, which is the biggest in south-east Asia. It's a hub of daily life and fishing, and the whole Cambodian population depends on it for supplies. It's also a tourist zone with cruises and boat trips. 

Sil Island is called that because of the numerous silk weavers who perpetuate their skills. You can spend a day here , cycling around and discovering the real, authentic Cambodia. 

Cambodia has been written about many times, especially by French writers who went there during the French colonial period. Today, numerous Khmer artists are trying to revive their visual and written arts, and there are lots of analyses of the Khmer Rouge period which make interesting reading if you want to better understand how to visit the country.