Me on Rabbit Island

Kep and Kampot

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June 16th 2009
After leaving Phnom Penh, we headed to Kep. Famous for crab, Kep was also a seaside resort for the French elite and the likes of Jackie O in the '60s. It's a pleasant place, if a little overpriced and spread out. It was also particularly sleepy as this is the low season. The crab market serves up some delicious seafood in Kampot pepper sauce. I'm not particularly talented at eating crab. ... 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