
Five decades on from “Year Zero” – when the Khmer Rouge commenced its despotic regime – Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, has a sparkly new airport, designed by star architect firm Foster & Partners.
Opened in September, Techo International is proof of burgeoning confidence in the country’s appeal as a tourist destination. Prime minister Hun Manet, at its opening, said the country was emerging from “the darkest chapters of history”.