Once a flashy tourist destination for Cambodian's and the French in the 1900's - 1960's, Kep and its luxurious mansions were later destroyed by the Khmer Rouge.
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Posts Tagged ‘ Cambodia ’
The Lost Road to Kep
On Foot For A Day, Bangkok: Photojournal
So, you only have one day in Bangkok before you head south to the beaches. Don't fret! There is plenty to do to make you feel as though you have seen it all. All you'll need is a little bit of cash, and your walking shoes!
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Through The Looking Glass: Part 2
Who am I?” and “What do I want?” are the questions that invade the minds of twenty-something’s. Many of us travel around the world in search of the answers only to find them in the most unusual and unexpected places.
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Through The Looking Glass: Part 1
I saw the incredible endurance of a people and the possibility for change. Within myself I found an inner strength to walk away from the pessimism that once allowed me to hide from the nitty gritty truth. My twenty-something ass grew up in Cambodia.
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Angkor What?
Frugal travelers, I would strongly advise purchasing a day-pass and planning on spending sunrise to sunset at Angkor Wat. Though the temples are wonderful they do become monotonous after a while so you won't be missing out on much.
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Execution at Tuol Sleng
How do you make them understand this? Let them see the thousands of people in Cambodia whose faces have been burnt with acid in the name of the revolution... listen to the stories of those who watched their loved ones die right in front of their eyes. How do I stop the people who...
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The Faces of Cambodia
The history of Cambodia does not seem to overshadow the happiness that its people exert. "These are people who will give you their last grain of rice," said a recent traveling friend. And he is absolutely correct.
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