Hanging bridge

Battambang, blown away by the bamboo railway and the crocodiles

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August 30th 2013
Another long journey and another tale of woe! Our posh minibus from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh broke down half way there. That meant a late arrival and when we arrived at our hotel (Hotel Number Nine for those wanting a black list!) we were offered a room with a ventilation shaft right outside the window. We were assured that the noise, which was so loud it prevented conversation, would cease aro ... 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