Phnom Penh: the name can’t help but conjure up an image of the exotic. Once the ‘Pearl of Asia’, Phnom Penh’s shine was tarnished by the impact of war and revolution. Although the city has since risen from the ashes to take its place among the hip capitals of the region there remain plenty of poignant reminders from dark days in the city’s recent history – none more so than the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek or the Tuol Sieng Museum. After being silenced by these sites see what Cambodians are doing to rekindle their culture at the Prayuvong Buddha Factories or relive the world of yesteryears journalism with a stiff drink at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club.