A street in Phnom Penh

The capital - Phnom Penh

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February 2nd 2011
One of the things I love about backpacking around in this way, other than seeing the countries themselves, is meeting people along the way. I meet local people but I might also meet others from around the world having their big trips. It's great to do stuff with people I've just met, but it's possible that we meet again futher down the line, if we have similar plans. Much time is spent in internet ... 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