This piece is particularly evocative of the beauty, chaos, and turmoil of life in Southeast Asia. As Cambodia’s burgeoning economy burst forth with a myriad of skyscrapers and building projects, the once quaint tropical capital is exploding.

As traditional culture collides with modern values, there is a vital pulse of change in the air as the youth are eagerly awaiting their chance to shine. Contrast and paradoxes abound as Cambodia bounces back from years of instability and takes its place in the sun.