Pagoda, Phnom Penh

St. Patricks Day Parties in Phnom Penh

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March 29th 2008
Arrival in Phnom Penh was a chaotic affair, with an army of tuk tuk drivers swarming against the bus, all vying loudly to get our attention. We had booked three nights at 'The Wooly Rhino' guest house online before arriving and checked into our windowless but wonderfully cold room without trouble. It wasn't until we went back down to the reception/bar that we realised it was St. Patricks day ... 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