The boat ride

Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville

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February 7th 2013
We arrived into traffic jams and closed roads in Phnom Penh, the streets were lined with people and police officers, all in preparation of the Kings funeral. He actually died in November, but his body has been preserved whilst the country prepare for his funeral. We walked passed the crematorium, which they have spent millions on; it was surrounded by crowds of people and was lit up and decorated ... 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