Suanlop Night Market

Border Crossing to Cambodia

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February 13th 2007
Leaving Bangkok yesterday was somewhat bittersweet - sad to leave cheap and superb Thai food but also glad to be on the move again. We had our last roadside dinner, then went out to meet our Couchsurfing friend Chompu who had a bunch of other friends in tow. They were having a picnic in Lumpini park while watching a performance by a local brass band, something like jazz in the park. Capped off the ... 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