Boat to Battambang

The Boat That Defied Physics by Tim

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September 2nd 2008
The hill is steep and muddy. There is no other way to tackle it, slide, steady, slide, rebalance, slide and onto the thin plank of wood leading to the boat. My feet become lighter as I stride carefully across the bowing wood, mud disembarking from the soles of my sandals with each step. Being a big bloke in Asia has many more negatives than positives. According to the locals, I’m ‘King Kongâ ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » North » Battambang

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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