Cambodia Holidays
Cambodia’s recent military history has had an odd impact on the nation – instead of throwing it in ruins, the revolutions that took place a few decades ago shot the country’s development upwards and allowed it to prosper and reach its potential to a great extent. Today, it not only offers a good selection of museums, temples and other cultural sites, but also various attractions related to its history and the nation’s ties to warfare.
The topic of weapons is a common one in Cambodia – a good example of that is a museum at Aki Ra dedicated to landmines entirely. The museum has been founded by a former soldier and holds an amazing exhibition of deadly explosive devices which were used to shape the country’s history in the battlefields a while back. While certainly a grim reminder of the past seeing these pieces of the country’s history first hand is an experience in and of itself.
You could also spice up your holiday in Cambodia with a visit to a shooting range, an experience which can include some really heavy-duty weapons – only here, in Cambodia. Safety procedures are strictly adhered to, so if you pay attention to what your instructor is telling you, you should have no problems.
Of course, not everyone’s interested in these things – if you’re looking to make your holiday in Cambodia a more relaxed and calm one, you can take a slow elephant ride in Mondulkiri. There are various companies offering the service though make sure you pick a more reputed one – even if that means paying the extra few bucks.
The potential dangers associated with elephant riding are quite serious (such as the landmines that litter the lands from the war), so you must be sure you’re in the right hands on your trip. Otherwise, there’s nothing stopping you from making your holiday in Cambodia an unforgettable experience!
