Reclining Buddha

On to Angkor Wat and the Night Market

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October 26th 2013
After buffet breakfast we headed by bus to Angkor Wat. This was the reason I had chosen this trip, and this was supposed to be the highlight for me. The buildup was immense for me, I had made it out to be so much more in my mind than it was, I was clearly disappointed in what it really was. Our guide, Savon, covered what books and guides don't tell you, that these monuments to Indian gods and ... 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