Ta Som Temple

Temples and Beaches: Cambodia and Koh Tao

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May 31st 2008
When I last wrote I was in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. Phnom Penh was bewildering at first, as I hadn't been to a major city in over a month. But by the 2nd day I had mastered crossing 8 lanes of constant oncoming traffic, toured Wat Phnom, marveled at the Central Market and stumbled on a dim sum restaurant (tapas-style Chinese brunch). I have been addicted to dim sum since my first taste ... read more

Asia » Cambodia

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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