I give up. I have tried to write a detailed description of Phnom Penh's current state of affairs as it relates to its history, but I just can't bring myself to do it without sounding too opinionated or too long-winded. Know this, Cambodian's have had a horrible history that no one should have to live with. Blame can be spread among the French, the Americans, the Vietnamese, and the Cambodian's themselves. How you allocate that blame depends on your perspectiv...

I am not sure what it says about me as a person, but despite the fact that Siem Riep is home to one of the most amazing historical architectural wonders in the world, pigs on mo-peds is still my favorite thing about my trips ('05 & '06) to Siem Riep. Angkor Wat as well as the surrounding temples truly astonish you when seen in person. The size of the individual temples, the level of detail, and the distance that is involved to cover all the Temples of Angkor le...