The National Musuem

Birthday "Blow Out"!

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April 19th 2007
We were picked up from our hostel in Vietnam on the best bus we'd ever travelled on in South East Asia - its was brand spanking new, and had air-con and super comfy seats. As it was Paul's birthday, Vicki explained - lying through her aching teeth - how she had had this bus put on especially. Immediately, the bubble burst. We were suddenly told to get off the bus. A couple of minutes of confusion ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » South » Phnom Penh

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Most Cambodians consider themselves to be Khmers, whose Angkor Empire extended over much of Southeast Asia and reached its zenith between the 10th and 13th centuries. Subsequently, attacks by the Thai and Cham (from present-day Vietnam) weakened the ... ... read more