I am sometimes asked about a good website for understanding Cambodia, since the web has so much out there and (too often) so little good.

To my knowledge, THIS is one of the most even-handed and informative websites on modern Cambodian history. It includes some oral histories, a general overview, photos, statistics, articles and links. They are generally even-handed and well written.

Don't go if you cannot stand to witness suffering. Don't miss it if you want the experience of a lifetime.

For better or worse, Cambodia is like no other nation on Earth. It is not an easy trip to make, but it has a power that few places hold: if you keep your eyes open, when you return from Cambodia, nothing anywhere will ever look the same.

If you want a better picture of Cambodia than what I provide on this on-and-off again blog, I hope you can spend some time there. :)