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February 19th-22nd: The Temples of Angkor

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February 24th 2013
Ah, the temples of Angkor. This was something I have been looking forward to since the conception of our journey. Krista, having been here once before, filled my head with her descriptions and recollections of the place. Rising at quarter to five in the morning, well before sunrise, we met up with a tuk-tuk driver we had prearranged to meet us the day before. Off we go, in the crisp air of the ear ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » North » Angkor

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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