Gates of 'Nam

Cambodia - the Sad Side

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January 12th 2007
The Cambodian voyage continues with our visit to the capital city of Phnom Penh. We arrived a day later than planned after a rough delay from Jason’s food poisoning - take note not to eat beef burgers from a Cambodian gas station, ever! He recovered strongly and we were on the bus south only 24 hours later. The Cambodian countryside is bustling with farmers, fields and small settlements, one of ... 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