Kampot

Faded Grandeur

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July 18th 2009
I loved Kampot and Kep. They have that kind of faded grandeur that I particularly enjoy. Kampot used to be the primary port until Sihannoukville took over, leaving it to drop quietly off the radar. Aside from the lovely colonial architecture and the chilled out riverine way of life, the primary attraction is Bokor Hill Station. This was established as hilltop retreat for the French, a cool and bre ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » South » Kampot

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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