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Goodbye to Siem Reap

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December 5th 2016
This was the last day and it wasn't easy to choose which temples to visit. A return to Angkor Wat was the priority because our first visit on the first day did not allow enough time. Today we had a new tuk tuk driver because Mr Che was busy with another client. At Angkor we focussed on the bas-reliefs, following the helpful guidebook. There were no big tour groups so we were able to enjoy them ... read more

Asia » Cambodia

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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