The country is still feeling the effects of the Khmer Rouge and their communist dictator, Pol Pot. Millions of Cambodians who were considered a threat to the regime (mostly educated people or political enemies) were brutally tortured and killed in a few short years.

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Choeung Ek Killing Fields & Genocide Museum: A somber place that highlights the reign of terror the Khmer Rouge put the country through. Get a guide and go. They'll likely have stories of their parents or grandparents during the time...gives a real sense of understanding and weight to what you'll see. Young teenagers were recruited to perform many of the killings.

A shrine holding the remains of many of the murdered victims
Inside the shrine
Spiky palm branches were used to cut the throats of victims
One of the many mass graves
A torture room for political opponents. The ammo can was the toilet.
Torture included being suspended from a rope with arms tied behind
Prisoners chained in their cells had to remain absolutely silent or be beaten
A mother holding her child

Nosh:

Meet Friends 172: Friendly service. Curry chicken, basil chicken, and sesame chicken.

Nip:

Cambodia: The national beer. If you get it in cans, there is a chance to win a free beer if you have the right marking on the tab.