Framed at Bayon Temple

Hello Sir, Hello Madame

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February 21st 2006
So it begins. The constant chatter which awaits every visitor to the magnificent Temples of Angkor. You've seen the pictures. Many have been here. Or know someone who has. It really is remarkable. Bagan was great and largely unspoiled. This is like Bagan on 'roids. And I don't mean the, "oops my doctor gave me cough medicine can I please keep my olympic silver medal" type either. I'm ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » North » Angkor

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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