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Cambodia - Still Recovering
Cambodia faces a number of social, economic and political development challenges. Many of these problems are global, but in light of 30 years of civil struggles – including a war and a genocide, many of the problems Cambodia faces are uniquely its own.
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Helping Cambodia
Cambodia is still reeling from a bloodied and violent past. Under the extremist regime of the Khmer Rouge who ruled between 1975 and 1979, a quarter of the Cambodian population died. Those who survived did so under horrendous conditions, and although the ...
Cambodia stampede kills at least 345 at festival
Witnesses said the stampede began after several people were electrocuted late on Monday on a small bridge lined with lights connecting Phnom Penh to a nearby island where thousands had gathered to celebrate the water festival and watch a concert. Most dro...
Visit the Cambodia To Enjoy Phnom Penh Siem Reap Tonal Sap
Cambodia is a country that is still emerging from a tragic past of invasion, war and invasion. A land of outstanding beauty and cultural history it should definitely be on any travellers must visit list.
It is ideal for direct holidays travel in South...
Cambodia Landmarks
Cambodia is usually a silent land. Numerous people would also recognize the region because of the genocide during Pol Pot's routine. But behind the horror how the citizens seasoned under the Khmer Rouge is a beautiful land that strived difficult to overco...
Remembering the Dead in Cambodia
As in most cultures around the world, the Cambodians too pay respect to their ancestors that have passed on from the realm of the living to the realm of the dead. The festival is entwined with many folk tales, religious observances and superstitions. Bein...
Killing Fields – from the Sites of a Holocaust to a peaceful Memorial of the Dead
Sandwiched between the countries of Thailand, Laos and Vietnam rests Cambodia which houses the world famous ruins of the Angkor Wat. Nestled in Cambodia's Angkor region, these ruins are considered as one of the top ten travel wonders of the world.
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Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument – the unity of two nations
Phnom Penh is one of Asia's lesser known and yet to be discovered treasures. Steeped in culture and history, the charm of the locals and their beautiful city will envelope you. Standing at a cross roads between the present and the past, a flood of investm...
Phnom Penh Attractions: Tuol Sleng Museum
Museums are one of the best ways to get a sense of a country's culture, and visitors staying in one of the many cheap Phnom Penh hotels have access to the Tuol Sleng Museum. While it was initially intended to be a secondary school, built in 1960 during th...
Things To Do When Traveling In Cambodia
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 ...
Unearthing a Nation’s Torn Past at Cambodia’s Landmine Museum
Housed in a simplistic structure, 6km from Banteay Srey near the more renowned ruins of Angkor Wat lies Cambodia's Landmine Museum. Run by a former child soldier of the Khmer Rouge regime and the Vietnamese armed forces, the museum offers guests a no hold...
Information About Cambodia Today
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 ...
Udong, the seat of former majesty
Phnom Penh, Cambodia's thriving capital has experienced a colourful and eventful history. The city is Cambodia's industrial, economic, commercial, historical and cultural hub. Formerly known as the Pearl of Asia, Phnom Penh is now a major international to...
The Reign of Khmer Rouge
Khmer Rouge also known Cambodia's Communist Party of Kampuchea (CPK), was formed from way back 1940's. The formation was caused by the struggle of Cambodians against the colonization of France and was inspired by Vietnam.
The Indochina War had fueled t...
Where to visit on your dream Indochina Tour
Indochina is a region of Southeast Asia that sits east of India and South of China.
The region of Indochina is made up of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. So any true tour of Indochina would comprise of time spent in each country. But how do you know where a...