Angkor village

Tough travels

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November 2nd 2005
Well, we have made it to cambodia. The lodge we are staying at is pure paradise, but the experience has been somewhat tough on me. The Leipers are more used to travelling in Asia, but it is fair to say that I am majorly overwhelmed. It is hard for me to be trekking through these holy sites and walking amongst small children and mine victims begging. My inclination is of course to give them a ... 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