Angkor!

Siem Reap!

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April 3rd 2009
Hello again!! We managed to find a really cool hostel in Siem Reap, run by a Swiss guy who knew everything there was to know about seeing the temples.... when/how etc., which was really helpful although it meant that we had we had some very hardcore sightseeing days ahead of us with much earlier starts than we usually would have managed! :o) On the first day, most of the temples were quite ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » North » Siem Reap

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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