Sunrise at Angkor Wat

Keeping it Riel in surprising and stunning Siem Reap

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November 23rd 2006
Sua S'Dei from Cambodia. Oh yes we are learning the language much to the amusement of the locals. Now I thought Bangkok was hot - this is burny burny hot and I have not stopped sweating since I arrived (pleasant I know!) - thank goodness for air conditioning. Met Nikki and Debs at Bangkok airport at some ungodly hour so was not that communicative. Hilarious as none of us had a clue whe ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » North » Angkor

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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