Cambodia - Phnom Penh

Phu Quoc to Cambodia

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December 19th 2006
Into Cambodia - Week 7 Since the last update I spent a few more days on Phu Quoc island (in southern Vietnam) than originally planned because there was supposed to be another typhoon on the way - which incidentally never materialised. I intended to leave last Tuesday but had to wait 3 more days until the boats were allowed back out... That time was spent mainly between 2 activities: chi ... 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