Killing Field Skulls

Phnom Penh - Round One

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February 11th 2009
Day 31/32/33 - Phnom Penh (pronounced "Nom Penh") The usual assault happened to us as we got off the boat in Phnom Penh - an attack of moto drivers but with a slight twist added in. Here there are now tuk tuk drivers after us as well. The guesthouse we had found online for cheap ($4.50 per person per night) was clear across town, so the guy offered to take us there for $3, so we just agreed as ... 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