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Cambodia - Phnom Penh

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July 3rd 2007
Arrived in Cambodia, after yet another bus journey - not to bad as we managed to get the 'fast bus' so only 6 hours, with quite a speedy journey through the boarder & passport control, we arrived in Phnom Penh. Phnom Penh is a mix between old and new, a very friendly city with loads going on. We headed to the riverside to check out the area, really lovely at night as it is all lit up, (the palace ... 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