Harsh Reality

Phnom Penh

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December 12th 2009
Hey Guys, We'll after seeing the beautiful creations of one group of Khmer people it was time to see the devastating and disturbing work of another. Our stop here was to see the killing fields of the Khmer Rouge as well as their main prison S-21 which was the final destination for far too many Cambodian people. The city of Phnom Penh is actually very nice and has a lot of beautiful Temples, Roy ... 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