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Phnom Penh

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December 16th 2006
So after an hour of getting out of vietnam and through immigration we arrive in Cambodia. Our destination was Phnom Penh 4 hours away. It was hot and the mini bus (v.i.p me arse!) was packed. So after 4 hours, and an extra 40 mins due to a puncture we arrive in the city. The drive through the villages gave an idea of how the people live. The houses were mainly of wood and most again living off the ... 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