Category Archives: Cambodia
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Khmer Empire and the Number Zero
Cambodia’s national museum is planning to showcase what many experts in the field considered to be the or one of the oldest symbol of the number zero. It is from an old scrip from the Khmer civilization which depicts it as a dot representing the zero symbol. This script…
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Chang Beer of Thailand making its way South (Cambodia)
Thailand’s Chang ale-beer company may load much more glasses throughout Cambodia following inking a unique circulation agreement using the company Attwood that will import the crates. PPenh Post described Friday that the chairwoman from the Cambodian supplier associated with Corona draught beer, Johnny-Walker as well as Hennessey items, stated…
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Battambang’s Circus: Phare Ponleu Selpak
When planning a trip to Cambodia, be sure to not only stop in Battambang, but to make sure you have a day in Battambang when the circus is taking place. One of the most amazing events to see throughout Cambodia, Phare Ponleu Selpak, which translates to “the brightness of…
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Cambodia’s Angkor Wat: Tips and Which Temples to See at Sunrise
No visit to Southeast Asia is complete without seeing the grandeur of Angkor Wat. The biggest religious complex in the world, Angkor Archaeological Park is not doubt a magical place to explore for a few days; with 500 acres under the park domain, and many of the temples built…
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Two Weeks in Cambodia: Cambodian Backpacking Route with Map
The most difficult part of traveling is almost always the planning; when you have specific time constraints on your itinerary, trying to figure out how to maximize your time in a single country can be really difficult. Luckily for those planning, there are hundreds of resources out there from…
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Cambodia’s Must Sees: Battambang Architecture and Things to Do
For most people who visit Cambodia(facts), there are three main stops along the tourist trail: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville. While these are all amazing cities that offer a lot to do and see, a visit to Cambodia should entail much more: be sure to capitalize on the…
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Best Markets in South East Asia: 5 Picks
1. HCMC’s Ben Thanh Market – Vietnam This is one of the biggest and most overwhelming indoor markets in South East Asia. They sell anything and everything you could want; from food to clothes to trinkets to candy to sunglasses. This is an excellent place to wander around for a…
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Visiting Phnom Penh (Killing Fields) & Understanding Cambodia’s Tragic Past
Phnom Penh is a beautifully modern city; with an amazing riverfront, a beautiful Royal Palace, and winding alleyways housing a number of restaurants, movie houses, and coffee shops, it’s hard not to fall in love with the pristine beauty of the city. However, when visiting Phnom Penh, it’s important…
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Cambodians were not allowed to gamble in their own country? Now changed.
If you didn’t know, Cambodia did not allow their locals to gamble at any of their 26 casinos that country has built. Located and spread over 11 cities, Cambodia only allowed visitors to the country to gamble but now that law is changing to include Cambodians. Apparently Cambodia is following…
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Air pollution and toxins are at its most severe, threatening Angkor wat
10 years ago, yearly visitors were close to 300,000 to Angkor Wat, and UNESCO cautioned at that time predicted boost in travelers. Today, ancient stones are crumbling under the millions of visitors in the past 10 years, and the mounting air pollution has risen. Acid rain is another issue,…