Miscellaneous
How to Do Cambodia Like an A-Lister
How to Do Cambodia Like an A-Lister
Angelina Jolie may be the A-lister who has logged the most time in Cambodia, bunking for months at five-star Phum Baitang while shooting the 2017 historical drama First They Killed My Father. A film version of the memoir by Loung Ung, it shines a light on the atrocities perpetrated in Cambodia, and that history is critical to respect when visiting the Southeast Asian country. But the enduring smiles, genuine kindness and hospitality of the people are testament to the human spirit and a wake-up call to anyone who complains about the little things.