The view from the Palace

The building in the foreground is the old post office, which sustained a shell blast some time in the past. In the distant is the old catholic church, once a Kymer Rouge stronghold against the Vietnamese in the palace only 500m away.

From the Capital of Laos to the Beaches of Cambodia

November 10th 2007
Hello hello! No, aliens did not come down to SE Asia and kidnap us - we are both in good health and glad to be writing a blog once again. After Luang Prapang we made our way down to Vang Vieng, along a VERY windy road. One so windy in fact that even I felt motion sick! But the sights along the way were worth it, for the countryside of Vang Vieng is truly stunning. It is very similar to the rest ... read more

Asia » Cambodia

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

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