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• Tuol Sleng
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• Angkor Thom,
Siem Raep, Cambodia
• Ta Prohm,
Siem Reap, Cambodia
• Royal Palace,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia >
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• National Museum,
Phnom Pen, Cambodia
• The Killing Fields
(Choeung Ek), Phnom Penh, Cambodia
• Preah Khan,
Seim Reap, Cambodia
• Psar Chaa - Old
Market, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Travel Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Angkor Wat, Sihanoukville
Author: Rick
Chapo
Cambodia
is a land on the mend. From 1977 through 1980, the Khmer Rouge ruled
the country,
fanatics bent on genocide. Millions were killed and the period was
put to film in the
movie, "The Killing Fields." Fortunately, those days are over and
the country is becoming a
tourist destination.
Cambodia is a land of incredible contrast. Thick forest, mountains
and pristine rivers compliment
amazing white beaches. When you get down to it, however, travelers
know
Cambodia for two things, Angkor Wat and the nastiest roads around.
But, let's
not
get ahead of ourselves.
Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia. The city is a combination of
old French beauty and modern
condominiums. The city is full of amazing Wats [Buddist
monasteries], including
Wat Ounalom, Wat Phnom and Wat Moha Montrei. Modern buildings
surround these
monasteries and it's difficult to avoid a feeling that the old ways
are being lost.
Still, the vibrancy of the city is impressive considering the fact
that it was completely abandoned
for three years in the last 70s. During this period, the Khmer Rouge
tried to return the
Cambodian people to their agricultural heritage and evacuated all
cities. The only
exception, of course, is Tuol Sleng, a high school used to torture
and kill "enemies of the
state." Just beyond the city, one will also find the infamous
killing fields where
thousands upon thousands were put to death.
Sihanoukville
Sihanoukville is a small, sleepy village on the Southwest edge of
Cambodia. Fairly
undeveloped, the area is an oasis similar to the beaches of
Thailand. The difference, however,
is the lack of tourists. Depending on the time of year, the beaches
can be more or
less empty and privacy assured. Rooms run between $5 and $15 a night
and come with
private bathrooms. If you are looking to lounge professionally,
Sihanoukville
is a
very good place to do it.
Angkor Wat
Stunning. There is no other word for the temples of Angkor Wat.
Angkor Wat is a
temple
surrounded by hundreds of others. Each is unique and worth a look.
The most famous are
Angkor Wat, Bayon and Ta Phrom. Angkor Wat is in the best shape as
well as the
most known. The Bayon is impressive, but the constant mob of tourist
makes it pain to
visit. Ta Phrom is amazing because it has been left to the jungle,
which is to say trees
and the structure have become one in many areas. If you have seen
Tomb Raider
with Angelina Jolie, you have seen Ta Phrom. Personally, I prefer
Angkor Wat to
the
Pyramids in Egypt.
Roads From Hell
Cambodian roads are evil. There is simply no other way to put it.
The country is hit by
monsoons
every year and is still recovering from the Khmer Rouge. This
combination has
resulted in roads with huge potholes, missing bridges and pretty
much the worst elements
of Dante's Hell. Avoid them if at all possible!
About the
Author:
Rick
Chapo is with
http://www.nomadjournals.com
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of travel journals. Writing journals
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