On the steps

From Angkor Wat to the Khmer Rouge: Cambodia

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July 3rd 2008
The journey to Siem Reap After finally convincing Lucy and Dave to come with me, we arose one fine morning at the reasonably hour of 9am to grab a taxi to the northern bus terminal in Bangkok, where we were able to quickly grab a bus to take us to the border town of Araya Prathet. After briefly (and firmly) pushing off a Thai guy who was sitting next to me and being too friendly (he s ... 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