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Phnom Penh

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January 27th 2012
Our first thoughts were that Phnom was far from Phenomenal and when we were told whilst checking in that the Vietnamese Embassy was closed for New Year our hearts sunk. We were told it was back open on the 26th January and we would have our visa to leave on the 27th. Today was the 22nd and we had only booked 2nights! We booked the cheapest place in Phnom Penh for the extra 3 nights and planned how ... 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