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Thailand. A new adventure. Days 16 & 17. January 9 & 10, 2008.

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January 27th 2008
Wednesday and Thursday. January 09 and 10, 2008. Day 16 and 17. Last day of this incredible adventure and we’re on our way to visit a floating village. The river in the daytime is mud-brown and our tour guide explains that it is severely polluted; according to him even the good hotels spew their waste directly into the river. The immediate problem is, of course, that for many Cambodians ... 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