Jess in the ruins

Majestic sights and cruel awakenings in Cambodia

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April 26th 2010
My eagerness to experience Cambodia could hardly been described. The Lonely Planet describes visiting the country as an adventure as opposed to a holiday, there was the feeling that I couldn’t possibly know what to expect. Cambodia’s ancient history was glorious, ruling what now includes Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. This age led to the construction of the Angkor temples, another “Eighth Wonde ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » North » Siem Reap

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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