The Cambodiana

Crazy Cambodia

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October 4th 2006
Hi All This one will be short; I'm exhausted. I'm writing you from Pnohm Penh, the capital of Cambodia. Currently in my third day, I feel like I am about to pass out. It is SOO hectic in this city; millions of little Khmer's running around. They look Asian, but are darker with puffier cheeks. It's as if you took a Thai, punched him in the face then let him tan in the sun like beef jerky. ... 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