Cambodia is a horrific wonderland, an ancient nation beaten into the dust by decades of war. It is a fascinating and profoundly disturbing place to travel, ripe with easy pleasures and overlain with tension. Prepare for an emotional rollercoaster. Cambodia will break you down with frustration, heal you whole with awe, leave you wondering what you’ve witnessed and uncertain who you are.

Koh Rong is an undeveloped island off the coast of Cambodia with a 5 mile white sand beach on the SW shore. Only a handful of foreigners have ever set foot on the island before. This secret guide will get you there. Photos by Ryan Libre.