Watch out Starbucks!

Cambodians are coffee drinkers - all kinds of coffe drinks and strong!  Historically, they imported most of their beans from Vietnam, the 2nd largest coffee grower in the world. However, with the increase of coffee bars, and a desire to cut out the Vietnamese middle man, growing coffee in the Cambodian highlands is on the rise.  

                        

 Brown is one of several high end chains in Phnom Penh. With a variety of interesting interiors, an amazing selection of hot and cold foods and shockingly fast internet speed, it can easily become your home away from home - even if it does take nearly 24 hours to get here. 

                                       

If your less concerned about ambiance and looking for a uniquely Cambodian experience, visit the congenial and unassuming Mr. Bounairth for the best iced coffee in Phnom Penh. And it really is. Whether laced with a healthy helping of Best Cow condensed milk, or taken straight, searching out this unassuming stall in the food court of the Toul Tumpuong (Russian Market) is absolutely worth the journey.

These little things make traveling memorable, providing tangible comparisons to what we know. It's what stays with you after so many other memories fade.