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Our advice might sometimes lead you to suspect that Cambodia is the wild west of Asia where oddballs and eccentrics go off the rails. As Phnom Penh resident Dr.David Hill explains, there are foreign visitors who completely lose the plot. But for most of the millions of visitors to this antique kingdom, Cambodia is a jewel and so different from anywhere else. Dr. Hill guides us through the Dos & don't of the splendours of Angkor Wat, the bustle of Phnom Penh and the pristine beaches of Sihanoukville. He helps us understand the Khmer Rouge period. Is it polite to ask Cambodians about the carnage? Do they prefer to forget rather than to remember? Our the lighter side, your author's tips on superstitions, magic, body language.Buddhism, how to have a safe night on the town, and what to do or not to do if you're invited to a wedding, funeral, sleepover, a shopping spree, will ensure that your aura repels the most potent of spells and that your shopping expeditions will be happy and successful outings...
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