Posts Tagged ‘Cambodia’

Choeung Ek – the Killing Fields of Cambodia

Choeung Ek, just outside of lovely Phnom Penh, is a pretty place. Grassy fields are punctuated by green palms and rice paddies. Friendly Cambodian faces flash smiles your direction and, like everywhere else in the land of the Khmer, you feel welcome and comfortable. Choeung Ek’s recent history does not fit into this beautiful picture. [...]

Photos: Cambodia

All of the photos from our December visit to Cambodia are up! They’ve actually been up for about a week now, but I forgot to post about ‘em. They are divided into three sets, and there are a lot of them. The first set contains pictures from Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, as well as [...]

A bit off the beaten path

When I first learned about Angkor Wat, I was fascinated. I imagined epic structures buried deep in the jungle, all but unreachable to the common person. I expected the place to be a fortress into which only the truly dedicated adventurer could penetrate. I wanted to be that explorer, to see for myself these mysterious [...]

Last day in Cambodia

It’s our last night in Cambodia. Today we climbed aboard another bus, this time riding from Siem Reap back to Phnom Penh. The ride was just as enjoyable – the Cambodian countryside is very beautiful. You can see for yourself if you like – we recorded a time lapse video of the view out the [...]