The other side of Cambodia 1910 or 2010?

Housing hasn't changed much here in 100 years

March 27th 2010
Well our first impressions of Cambodia were positive, the wonderful temples and Siem Reap is a nice, fun town, but that is definitely where the positives stopped. We didn’t really talk about the other side of Siem Reap in the last blog, that’s the town where bus loads of wealthy tourists (mainly Japanese) are shipped in, put up for 1 or 2 nights in an increasing number of luxury hotels, Marrio ... read more

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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

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Round the World Wanderings

Chris and Lisa

Hi All. Fed up with working all the hours only for the taxman to take most of it away so we have decided to do what we have always dreamed about and take off round the world. We are currently planning our trip and have been inspired by all the great bloggs on here, thanks. We are looking to leave in Sept 2009 and travel first to the USA. I have visited many times but mainly for work, now is the time to see it for real. Then onto New Zealand to meet family, some for the first time, and see that beautiful country. Next Australia to catch up with some 'old' friends - Diane and Richard ... full info

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