Koh Kong, Cambodia a Top Travel Destination: Lonely Planet
Koh Kong, once a sleepy, picturesque town along Cambodia’s southwest province, has been picked as Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2010. Casinos, rumors of Thai billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra’s plans to build a mega resort, and a charming zoo currently make up the bulk of headlines coming from Koh Kong, but its untouched natural beauty and appeal to nature lovers makes it a future global destination along the likes of Bali and Goa India.
Lonely Planet’s top picks include: Alsace, France; Bali, Indonesia; Fernando de Noronha, Brazil; Goa, India;Koh Kong Conservation Corridor, Cambodia; Lake Baikal, Russia; Oaxaca, Mexico; Southern Africa; and south-west Western Australia.
Photo: Koh Kong, Cambodia by via Eternal Vagabond Flickr Creative Commons
