Mekong Riverside

June 12th 2015
Both calm and chaos seem to co-exist so naturally in Phnom Penh, in such a wonderful and unique way. As for the calmness, this is beautifully pervasive when visiting places like the Royal Palace and Wat Phnom, strolling alongside the Mekong river with the row of international flags flapping overhead, or wandering the smaller streets and laneways that extend systematically across the city in a vein ... 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

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Hannah John

HannahJohn

I am an Australian student on an 8-month exchange program in Phnom Penh, undertaking research and university courses in Human Geography/International Studies. Living here also makes me a daily student of Cambodian culture and lifestyle, and I feel privileged for this opportunity to learn. I therefore in no way claim to be an authority on Phnom Penh or Cambodian life, and all my observations and reflections are intended with the upmost respect to Cambodian people and place. But I hope these entries impart colourful snapshots (albeit highly subjective ones) of what life can be like in this incre... full info

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