Cambodia offers 'dark tourism,' fried insects, more experiences for visitors

Planning on visiting a fellow Southeast Asian country soon? Why not check out Cambodia, which offers new experiences from exploring new knowledge through "dark tourism" to eating insects?

In Jonathan Andal's report on "24 Oras," Tuesday, viewers are given a glimpse of the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, which holds photos and skulls of victims and the torture devices used in the country in 1975.

Visiting museums like such is an activity called "dark tourism," which reminds guests of the horrible stories of tragedy and death that took place under the Khmer Rouge regime under the leadership of Pol Pot.

The audio tour allows visitors to further feel and understand the story of the items displayed.

Meanwhile, for those who are up to try some exotic food, vendors offer fried insects, including grasshoppers, worms, spiders, and cockroaches. While they seem intimidating to eat, the reporter said that they have no foul taste.

Another must-try is their version of the tricycle called the tuk-tuk, which can take you to their night market.

Speaking of markets, souvenirs and gifts are available at the Central Market, where both the Cambodian riel and the US dollar are accepted as they use dual currency.

The country has lots of money changers that even on the sidewalks, currencies are displayed, which can be exchanged for dollars.

—Carby Basina/MGP, GMA Integrated News