Royal Palace

Phnom Penh to Siem Reap

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July 5th 2013
Arriving to Phnom Penh in Cambodia, opted for a tuk-tuk ride from the airport, weaving in and out of thousands of mopeds as we threaded our way through through the crazy, chaotic streets. Headed from the hotel to the nearby Royal Palace, admiring the impressive architecture, murals and gardens as dark clouds gathered overhead presaging another tropical storm.The next day headed to the Tuol Sleng ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » North » Siem Reap

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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