Angkor Wat at sunset

On to Cambodia

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April 16th 2009
We awoke and boarded the plane to Cambodia/Siem Reap. Angkor was our goals for decades and it didn’t disappoint with its 4 Star hotels and massive architectural monuments. We arrived in the heat of the day, so we got a quick lunch at the Red Piano, made famous by Angelina Jolie. It was fun sitting under the fans, drinking a cold beer trying to beat the 100 degree heat. We then went swimming ... 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