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Cambodia:  Angkor Wat

Cambodia: Angkor Wat

by M

7- 10 January 2013 40 USD for a 3-day pass…time to explore Angkor Wat, Thom, Bayon, Roulous and other surrounding temples. Every visit made me realise how artistic and smart people were back then especially since they created such grand masterpieces out of the most primitive of tools. Since the temple complex is huge, walking would take too long. The best way to move around the huge complex is on two wheels. Tang Reng, my lovely guide (No. 017834276 or 010716933) took me around on his motorbike. What followed was three days of Tang taking me around all the major sites within the complex, trying out various Cambodian snacks, goofing around, making ‘mini’ discoveries and me bombarding poor Tang with all sorts of Cambodia-related questions. “We will start at a very important place. This place is so important that it is on our flag.” explained Tang Reng. After a short ride, the moat and long…

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Cambodia: Phnom Penh

Cambodia: Phnom Penh

by M

5– 6 January 2013 As the capital and largest city of Cambodia, economic growth is evident and many projects are alive in Phnom Penh. This charming city of over 2 million people is a great representation of the country’s motto: “Nation, Religion, King”. Founded in 1434, the country’s own Khmer architectures blends quite well with the French colonial buildings that scatters all along the boulevards.  Tonle Sap, located at the heart of the country trickles down into the city and divides the more bustling side from the new apartments still under construction. Many projects are Cambodian own with some bigger ones, such as highways and fancy apartment blocks, being a part of Chinese investment – how many locals can afford it though? It is easy to find a starting point to see this charming city. Right by the waterfront, a landmark overlooks the city and is considered to be the central of…

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