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The changing face of Phnom Penh

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November 2nd 2011
It’s been just under 3 years since my last visit to Phnom Penh, but since my return, I’ve noticed subtle and some not-so-subtle changes around the city - some good, some I’ve yet to form an opinion on, and some obviously life-changing ones for a number of the inhabitants. Probably insignificant to some people, but I’m saddened by the reduction in numbers of cyclos and their riders, around ... 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