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Originally a meeting place for foreign correspondents and war reporters, the FCC remains an atmospheric spot for sunset drinks in Phnom Penh.

A non-profit that uses the impressive smelling abilities of African Pouched Rats to find and clear unexploded land mines.

This collection of reclaimed landmines acts as both an exhibition of their deadly history and as a shelter for children affected by them.

A quick and simple solution to Cambodia's train woes.

One of the biggest markets in Asia, under one of the continent's largest domes.

On stormy days debris from this unfinished and abandoned skyscraper rains down on the Bangkok streets.

Dig into rustic southern Thai island dishes at this decades-old beach shack.

Try Thailand’s distinctive take on Hainanese chicken rice at the source.

Crunchy, fragrant, and complex, Hat Yai-style fried chicken is renowned throughout Thailand—here’s where to get it in its origin city.

Bangkok's take on the High Line is a park on a traffic bridge above the iconic Chao Phraya River.

A sculpture garden built by a retired durian farmer.

Thailand's country villages continue the tradition of gong-making, and invite visitors to watch the process.

In Phetchaburi, Thailand, a roadside vendor cooks his fare with 1,000 mirrors and the power of the sun.

An enormous Buddha peers through a gap in its ruined chamber.

This elegant carving of the Buddha guards a small Buddhist temple within a cave.

You'll never meet anyone this passionate about elephant droppings.

Cavemen, elephants, and eagles greet passengers driving through the town's main intersection.

A forsaken beachfront condo abandoned after the Boxing Day Tsunami.

A dazzling temple featuring a towering 12-meter golden Buddha.

This mountain sunrise is one of the most breathtaking views in Thailand, yet well off the tourist trail.

Its tremendous toad is actually a five-story museum and viewing platform.

Peek into the world of those creating the beautiful, delicate paper parasols found all over the globe.

Thousands of bats stream out of caves every night on the edge on Thailand's second largest park.

Abandoned mini-mansions that were once intended for affluent Bangkok families now sit empty.