Ancient temples, empty beaches, mighty rivers, remote forests ... and (outside Angkor) only a handful of tourists. But the word is out - Cambodia has emerged from the decades of war and isolation that made it a byword for atrocities, refugees, poverty and political instability. Those magical Angkor temples are drawing gaping travellers by the busload once more, and Cambodia is well and truly back on the South-East Asian travel map.

Cinemas
Cambodian cinemas are best avoided. Event if you can understand the proceedings, they tend to be scruffy, hot and sometimes dangerously overcrowded. There are a few exceptions in Phnom Penh - such as Mittapheap Cineplex address 262, Monivong Boulevard, Khan Daun Penh.

Nightclubs
Phnom Penh is the place for disco nightlife. There are several clubs that see a good mix of locals and expats. Nightlife in Phnom Penh tends to begin fairly late - an 11 pm start is usual, after a leisurely meal and some drinks at a bar. Drink prices can be steep, but you can always pop outside and get a swift half from a street seller.

Outside Phnom Penh, nightlife is dominated by Khmer nightclubs. These are basically 'hostess clubs' aimed at men, but it is no problem for foreign women to enter. They have a live band and are a good place to learn a bit about Khmer dancing.

Traditional Dance
Public performances of Khmer traditional dance are few and far between. Phnom Penh and Siem Reap are the places to find them. Check the local English-language newspapers for news of upcoming events.

Pubs & Bars
Again, Phnom Penh is best place for pubs and bars. Elsewhere around Cambodia, drinking takes places at street stalls, in restaurants and in nightclubs.