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Ancient Temples

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November 8th 2017
I’d heard so much about Angkor Wat, the size, and significance of it I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I hadn’t read a lot about it so didn’t have much detailed knowledge. But knew that we had to go. Shirley, our travel agent who had been not long previously, suggested a sunrise visit, pick up at 5am. Great! But yes. I can get up early if it is for a reason. And so we left in darkness, ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » North » Angkor

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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