Cambodia’s modern history has been riddled with violence and civil war in the last century. The history of the Khmer Rouge is told through conserved buildings and museums in its capital – Phnom Penh. But even before that, the country had a history of French invasion and domination. Yet before Read more…
Visible from the air (and most postcards of Cambodia), the Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom are the most-visited tourist destinations in Cambodia. The sites are truly massive as they are about the same size as the modern city of Siem Reap. I don’t know the specific purpose of any of Read more…
While the ancient capital of the Khmer Empire was near Siem Reap, Phnom Penh has been the capital of the country since its days as French Indochina. The city has strong French architectural influences and a fusion of South Asian and French styles can be seen on the streets of Read more…
Bustling with lively activity on the streets and in colourful markets, Siem Reap is exactly the stereotypical cultural experience a caucasian traveler would look for if they were only looking for Instagram shots to show off their travel life. Believe me, I’ve seen too many of those kinds of travellers Read more…