A fish pedicure in Siem Reap, Cambodia: The critters in the tank eat the dead skin off your heels, leaving them smoother than when a pedicurist pumices your feet raw. At this tank, the cost of admission includes a glass of wine or beer—you need it to summon the courage to dip your feet in the water. I've been told the sensation is soothing if you relax, but I spent most of the 20 minutes pulling my feet out, breathing deeply, and daring myself to try again.
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Cringing Through a Fish Pedicure in Siem Reap, Cambodia
Fish pedicures in Cambodia can leave your feet smoother than any pedicure will—but getting used to the sensation is another story.