I've never seen such poverty in my travels. The poeple of Cambodia are just recovering from a brutal regime. I can't see how the Cambodian people can be so nice, courteous, and positive while living in such conditions.
Phnom Penh January 26th 2006 Phnom Phenh
After getting our fill of the temples our crew (sans the Aussies) headed down to Phnom Phenh. After a late night some of us had hoped to get some sleep on the ride down. Unfortunately the driver laid on the horn the entire way down!!!! Not 10 seconds went by without a honk. It drove us all crazy!!! Now we realize why the $24 boat trip is well worth the extra money over the ... read more
Asia » Cambodia » South » Phnom Penh 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
As a reward to myself for finally finishing my undergrad I will be traveling through SE Asia for a short 7 weeks before starting law school in the fall. I plan to begin and end my trip with short stays on Thai beaches, and explore off the beaten path in between.... full info