Angkor Thom

A visit to Siem Reap - Labor Day break 2012

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July 12th 2013
Siem Reap was one of the places that was on my priority list because of Angkor Wat, one of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. During Labor Day break last year, I decided to purchase the ticket to Siem Reap for a long weekend. This time, I had a recommendation for a guide and a driver from a friend of mine and didn't need a visa to enter the country. Furthermore, there was a direct flight from Singap ... read more

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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