One of the torture beds used in the prison

Phnom Penh

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November 10th 2006
We began south-east Asia with 2 nights on Bangkok's notorious Khao San rd. Guest houses, street stalls, bars, vendors and travellers of every size and shape created its tacky, noisy, throbbing atmosphere. Knowing we would later return to Thailand, we wasted little time in booking a flight to Cambodia's capital. The mellow vibe in Phnom Penh chilled us out immediately and completely. Unable to l ... 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