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Roadtrip to Siem Reap (Angkor Wat)

February 9th 2010
Another long roadtrip but luckily interspersed with some exciting stops. First was a place nicknamed spider village because it’s where a particular species of spiders breed. They look a bit like tarantulas, but apparently don’t have any poison. They are caught by either digging down into their holes or pouring salty water into the hole ... they are then deep-fried as a popular snack food in ... read more
Asia » Cambodia » North » Siem Reap

Cambodian Flag 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
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