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Siem Reap

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July 24th 2011
Siem Reap is full of tourists. Well that's no surprise, considering it's the base for visiting the ruins of Angkor. I've given myself 4+ days to see Angkor properly. The town itself is like any town near a major tourist attraction. Full of guest houses and restaurants. Everything from $1 a night dorms to 5 star ritz and glitz. ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » North » Siem Reap

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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