Phnom Penh

Cambodia - Phnom Penh

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August 24th 2010
Right, our time in Vietnam was done for and it was time to take in some culture in Cambodia. Before we left we had heard mixed reports on the place, some said that it could be easily skipped and reconmended a flight back to Thailand. While others said it was their highlight of the SE Asia trip. With plenty of time on our hands and some not wanting to miss out on places like The Killing Fields ... 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