Sunset From "No Problem" Backpackers - Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Shock, Trauma and AK-47's in Phnom Penh

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November 1st 2007
We decided against the obvious option of taking the bus from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh in favour of a 6hr fast-boat down SE Asia's largest fresh water lake, the UNESCO listed Tonle' Sap, which we'd read as being "one of the unique geographical wonders of the world." Quite a claim and not without foundation. It was extremely different and very, very cool to blast over these waters down to Camb ... read more

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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