Killing Fields

Phnom Penh and Siem Reap

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May 4th 2008
The journey to Cambodia was straightforward although we did spend ages at the Vietnam side of the border. The countryside was spectacular with lots of buddist temples (unlike Vietnam which had none), with water buffalo and cows alongside the road. The bus dropped us off nowhere near the hotel so we had to get a tuk-tuk. The hotel (Manor House) was lovely with a pool, free breakfast and a big ... 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