Roots

Siem Reap - Land of a Thousand Tuk Tuk's

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September 29th 2011
It's rainy season in Cambodia, not so's you'd notice. As we approached Siem Reap for landing it was difficult to make out any dry land at all. I think I said "My God, it's just one big lake". Our airport transfer confirmed most of the town was under water along with a fair few temples but it's ok, the hotel is above the water. Good thing too as there were plenty of hotels along ... 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