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The famous tuk-tuk  
   

The famous tuk-tuk

These and moto-boys (scooter drivers) are the primary modes of transportation. For about two dollars, you can go anywhere in the city. You'll probably get a city tour as well because no one every seems to know where they are going.
Election Weekend

June 4th 2012
I'm probably a little past due for a post but wanted to get elections behind me. No, not Romney v. Obama but communal elections that were held yesterday across the country. It was a most interesting time to be here. The Prime Minister, Hun Sen, declared a four day holiday from Friday until today. People have to return to their home province in order to vote. Phnom Penh largely cleared out ... read more
Asia » Cambodia » South » Phnom Penh

Cambodian Flag 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
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