Mass graves

The horrors of the Khmer Rouge

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June 28th 2008
In our way to Phnom Pen (capital of Cambodia) when the bus stopped to catch the ferry to cross the river, as soon as the door opened we could see lots of people selling food or other items, and little kids asking for money. The view was heartbreaking seeing so many street kids with not much to wear and not much to eat probably. That afternoon we decided to check out the Royal Palace and the Silve ... 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