Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Phnom Penh was a difficult city to navigate at first. There are a lot of shrewd business people who are tough negotiators, along with the slew of street beggars, most of them children, and some landmine victims. While it is difficult to witness, it is there and it is real. Once the "Pearl of Asia," PP has re-emerged from depths of war by the current influx of young people back to the city. Now, it is a up-and-coming place, full of fantastic restaurants, nightclubs, and beautiful temples. There is a lot of building happening and more and more tourism to support its growth.