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Siem Reap – The Great Gate to Angkor
Siem Reap is the most favorite destination of tourists from around the world who turn to Cambodia to satisfy their taste of exploring the most ancient and well-preserved wonders of the region. All those, who are familiar with the world-famous Angkor Wat, and especially those who are interested in witnessing the ancient wonder for themselves, [...]
Depiction Of The Khmer Rouge
The followers of the Communist Party of Kampuchea were given the name of the Khmer Rouge. This reign in Cambodia is considered as the worst disasters in modern history. In 1970, the Khmer Rouge soldiers began an insurgency against the government. They were helped by the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops, and used this [...]
The History and Culture hidden within the Capital of Cambodia, Phnom Pehn
Within the Khmer culture history, culture, and traditions are essentially everything to them. The Khmer people have many great legends on which their traditions and cultures are based upon; one of them being the creation of Phnom Penh, their capital as of today. Legend has it that old Lady Penh was collecting firewood by the [...]
Preah Vihear Facts
The temple of Preah Vihear is located in a very controversial spot for two reasons. One: It is on the border of Cambodia and Thialand. Two: It is located on top of a 625 meter mountain, so it is very difficult to get to for the ordinary tourist. From the Cambodian side it was nearly [...]
Preah Vihear holds the keys to understanding the Khmer culture
The construction of the Preah Vihear temple started in the late 9th century. It was originally known as Sreysikharesvara, which means “the power of the mountain.” It has always been a great importance to the Khmer culture because it was used as a place of worship. It is also known as a sanctuary for study [...]
The History and Facts of Angkor Wat
The Angkor Wat temples were built over a span of four centuries, offering much beauty, complexity, and history. Each temple was uniquely designed for a purpose, and today they are our teachers of history. By studying the temples, we are able to discover more about each culture and their way of life over a thousand [...]
The Highlights within Angkor Wat
One of the most beautiful spots in Cambodia is the complex temples of Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is over 400 kilometers of 100 beautiful temples surrounded by a jungle. In fact, the temples went undiscovered many years, hidden in the jungle, before the XIX century stumbled upon them. All the temples of Angkor Wat were [...]
Cambodia Travel Tips – The who, what, when, where and how analysis of visiting Cambodia
Cambodia is a magnificent vacation spot due to the Khmer culture, their history, temples, music, food, and the heart of the Khmer people. If you are looking for a relaxing vacation spot that could be somewhat educational, but exciting, breathtaking, and out-of-this world, then Cambodia is the country to visit. But you will need to [...]
