Jungle encroaching at Ta Som

Siem Reap - temples galore

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February 16th 2008
In my estimation, Cambodian hospitality is on a par with that of Ghanains, broad smiles and on numerous occasions have surpassed my expectations when I've asked for any sort of help, be it with travel, accommodation, food etc. My Khmer is still limited to a few words, as many Cambodians I have met speak some English; I am just glad it is not a tonal language, as this would lead to more embarrassi ... read more

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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