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Phnom Penh & the Orphans

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September 28th 2007
Well Guys,We left HCMC and a short 40 min flight later we were in Phnom Penh in Cambodia. The difference in the two countries was apparent from the outset. Cambodia appeared a much poorer country, with very dusty roads and off course a lot less maniac traffic. We stayed at Rorys guest house which was fairly central. The dollar certainly counts here. everything seems to be "one dollar sir" We ... 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