Phnom Penh Travel Blogs - Page 7

Now this is about as heavy a day of sight-seeing as I think I'm ever likely to do.  The evening before I had booked in a day tour that would go to both the Killing Fields and S-21 concentration camp in the morning, then various palaces/museums/etc in the arvo. Suffice to say whatever was seen …

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We took the bus from Battambang to Phnom Penh and stayed at the Narin Guesthouse.  It was quite basic but it was cheap and the attached restaurant had some fairly nice food.We visited the Tuol Sleng S-21 Museum which showed the horrific crimes committed by the Khmer Rouge which was interesting…

SE Asia with no schedule

In 2000 I started to travel around the EurAzian continent. Not in one vacation ofcourse, there is work waiting for me at home, but in leg of 6 weeks. Every journey is about 3000 km long.

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These are some photos and a few journal entries I wanted to share from my first solo backpacking trip. It lasted 9 months. In retrospect, I wish I had been on this site to write a blog in real time and learn from all the people here. Also, I just love seeing that map Travbuddy draws up outlining my route! I'll be adding my photos whenever I find some time so bare with me while I get them them up.

The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum in Phnom Penh is a former high school which was used as the notorious Security Prison 21 (S-21) by the Khmer Rouge regime from its rise to power in 1975 to its fall in 1979. Tuol Sleng in Khmer means "Hill of the Poisonous Trees".From 1975 to 1979, an estimated 17,000…

Travelling through Cambodia along the ancient highways visiting remote Ancient Cities. Along the way stopping off at ancient bridges, resthouses and hospitals that King Jayavarman VII constructed for his people.

I'd arranged to get picked up by the tuk tuk driver who'd taken me to the hotel the next morning. First stop on the day's travels was Choeung Ek (The killing field outside Phnom Penh). I think the photos from both here and Tol Sleng (S21 Prison), which was the next stop, say it all. The rooms…

I was borned in Cambodia, and left when I was probably 6yrs. This trip was the first time I had set my feet on the soil since then. I went there with my parents because I remember where my relatives are. The trip had definitely enriched my life in many different aspects.

Desayuno en el hotel.   A la hora convenida traslado a Chau Doc Quay donde a las 07.30 horas procederán a embarcar a bordo de una lancha rápida con destino Phnom Penh.   Llegada a Phnom Penh a las 12.30 horas.   La ciudad de Phnom Penh conserva su tradición jemer y su encan…

Phnom Penh holds contradictions like none other. Dust flies everywhere due to a lack of paved roads. If you are on one of the few main roads you may have the privilege of tarmac but dodging the landmine of potholes is next to impossible. Few intersections have lights and stop sign are non-existent.…

Phnom Penh Siem Reap, 6 days

Okay so after finally getting in touch with Mummy bear, Daddy bear and Gran I flitted back to a nearby cafe for a nice hot drink while Lindsay was back on the beer, we sat there for what seemed like ages watching the world go by on Saigon's "Khao San Road" before finally calling it a night just bef…