Entrance to Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat and Phnom Penh

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February 10th 2006
The last few days have being completely packed with sight seeing and new experiences. We spent 3 days in Siem Reap where we explored Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is definately worth the $40.00 to get in. The buildings are beautifully sculpured and tourists are free to climb on anything they see (at your own risk....it can be pretty sketchy at times). My favorite part of Angkor Wat was the monastery that ... 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