Apsara Dancers getting ready

Siem Reap & Angkor

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January 29th 2011
After Phnom Penh, we got a bus to Siem Reap so that we can explore Angkor. Angkor is a temple complex that stretches over 20km distance. It is the epitome of Khmer pride. Angkor insignia is everywhere, even brands of beer and cigarettes take the same name. We were really excited to visit it as we had heard so much about it and it is one of the must-see destinations in South-East Asia. We bought a ... read more

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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