killing fields..

first day in cambodia.. amazing!

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March 8th 2011
As soon as you cross the boarder into Cambodia, you instantly notice that this is a very poor country.. i definitely feel for the people here.. they are doing it tough! however, in stark contrast to Vietnam, the people here seem genuinely happy, welcoming and want to share their stories and culture with travelers.. Cambodia, perhaps not wanting to rely on its own unstable monetary system, has ... 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