Toul Sleng 2

Killing Fields & killer beaches

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August 22nd 2010
Phnom Penh Our next destination was Cambodia's capital city Phnom Penh, located on the banks of the Mekong River. After researching online we decided to take the Mekong Express bus from Siem Reap. Although it was about $2 more expensive than other buses, it had good recommendations from other travellers. You also get a receipt for the luggage you store underneath the bus which y ... 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