Destination: Cambodia

Amazing Angkor Wat

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 | By rosibud | Views [796] | Comments [1]

On April 26 we both fulfilled a lifelong dream by visiting the mother of all temples “Angkor Wat”. The feeling of awe you get in that first moment when you walk through the outer wall and view the magestic and massive temple for the first time is indescribable.... Read more >

Gallery: Phnom Penh

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 | By rosibud | Photo Gallery

The Royal Palace Phnom Penh

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 | By rosibud | Views [851]

After the tragedy of The Killing Fields we thought it was time to celebrate the beautiful spirit and incredible genius of the Cambodian nation.  We went to the Royal palace in Phnom Penh we we stood in awe of some of the finest architecture we have ever ... Read more >

Tags: cambodia, phnom penh

The Killing Fields

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 | By rosibud | Views [1158]

It’s difficult to put into words what we saw the other day.   It’s difficult in anyway to understand what the Cambodian people have been through.   Actually I find it impossible to grasp.   In 1975, after 5 years of civil war, The Khmer ... Read more >

Tags: cambodia, genocide, khmer rouge, the killing fields

Intrepid Tour - Road to Angkor Westbound

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 | By jenko7 | Views [901]

Recently took a 9 day Intrepid Tour from Saigon to Bangkok through Cambodia. Camodia is really cool and Intrepid is a great tour company.

Cambodian Crossing

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 | By rosibud | Views [910]

We crossed the border into Cambodia on a boat travelling down the Mekong. The change was immediately apparent. The Cambodian people are far more laid back than their Vietnamese neighbours. They are extremely friendly and welcoming and even the hawkers ... Read more >

Tags: b&b, phnom penh, the manor house

Gallery: Cambodia

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 | By poohnz | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Cambodia

Sun, 6 Apr 2008 | By markr_mcmahon | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Cambodia - Siem Reap

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 | By mike-annie | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Cambodia - Phnom Penh

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 | By mike-annie | Photo Gallery

Cambodia

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 | By mike-annie | Views [1150] | Comments [1]

Before I start on Cambodia – we forgot to tell you that Mikey fired an M60 machine gun at the Cu Chi   tunnels which he was very excited about! Anyway back to Cambodia....... so after a relatively easy border crossing we made it to Phnom Penh safe ... Read more >

Gallery: Siem Riep

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 | By fkasinsky | Photo Gallery

Day 147: Hello Uncle Ho!

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 | By markr_mcmahon | Views [818]

Monday 31st March It was almost noon by the time we got out of the guesthouse. I had become accustomed to air-con in the room and having to make do with the fan meant that the night had been warmer than usual ... Read more >

Day 146: Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 | By markr_mcmahon | Views [1064]

Sunday 30th March We were up at 07.30, had breakfast at the 'Khmer Kitchen Restaurant', just round the corner from the hotel (the fried eggs there were particularly good, as they were in most places in Cambodia, ... Read more >

Day 145: Kampot to Phnom Penh

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 | By markr_mcmahon | Views [1594]

Saturday 29th March We got up and packed our bags ahead of getting the bus back to Phnom Penh at 12.30. We went for breakfast once again to the 'Epic Arts Cafe' and enjoyed more of their tasty food. A tuk-tuk ... Read more >