Cambodia - This sounds so condescending, but..they are very pitiable. Everyone uses the US dollar instead of the local currency there. Many merchants there speak Vietnamese because Vietnamese are so important to the local economy. There is a lack of strong national identity and/or pride. The rural landscape is admittedly beautiful, and Angkor Wat is well worth going to.
I was wondering why Cambodia wasn't doing better in the poll. They once had a great empire, but apparently the Khmer Rouge damaged their pride severely.
Anyway, one of the reasons why I'm interested in the region is the food; l love Thai and Vietnamese food, especially Thai (I'm fairly iron-tongued). Rambutans and pomelos are delicious, and I'm interested in tasting the durian. I've heard that Filipino food is bland, though.
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