Tree Roots at Ta Prohm

The Temples of Angkor!

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March 2nd 2006
With Emily back on form, we headed off to our next destination of Cambodia, more specifically the temples at Angkor. The journey to the border proved to be a smooth and comfortable one in a posh minibus. However, after crossing the border, the indication that Cambodia is a much less developed country than Thailand is clearly evident. We were squashed onto a rickety old bus which was to drive us ... 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