The Trees Are Taking Over!

The Temples of Angkor & Phnom Penh

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April 7th 2007
Siem Reap itself is a lovely place; attractive french-colonial architecture, contempory bar scene, friendly people and cheap beer (far tastier than Thailand’s too!). The town is growing quicky, fuelled primarily by the increase in tourism. The influx of lots of foreign visitors - and their currency - means that the place feels less poverty stricken than the rest of Cambodia, which helps give th ... read more

Asia » Cambodia

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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