The Royal Palace

Phnom Penh

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October 15th 2008
So my next part of the trip to Cambodia wasn't quite as comfortable, not only was the slow boat full but it had a different layout all together... two benches running along each side, wooden and hard. I fortunately had my book to hand but unfortunately I finished it before my arrival. I finally arrived on land and stretched vigorously... but we were then transported quickly onto mini buses in orde ... 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