Battambang

We decided to forego a few days on a beach in Thailand in order to stay in Cambodia a bit longer. I can't recommend this country enough. Vietnam was lovely, but I felt like we were being taken by the hand to all the sights, a bit too 'neatly packaged'. Cambodia, by comparison, is more laid back, more friendly and more open. Despite their recent history, it's a very peaceful country.
We've had a great couple of days here in Battambang: went to a circus show put on by a performing arts school for disadvantaged kids (many of whom go on to join the adult troupe who are famous world-wide in their own right), and spent the following day behind the scenes at the school where Kim & Ned got to join in with their circus skills lesson!
See www.phareps.org for more info on the group.