For something so ancient, the rock face looked as content as a man who’s just eaten a big slice of peach pie.”Who made you?” I whispered. “Were you lonely when nobody came to visit for 400 years?” No answer. Just a smile. That is the fascination of Angkor, the mysterious temple complex of Cambodia. As [...]
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Lost in Time – Prepare to be fascinated by Angkor, Cambodia’s mysterious temple complex
November 26th, 2008 
Cambodian News Rockers Placebo to play anti-slavery gig at Cambodia’s Angkor Wat
November 20th, 2008 Cambodian News BANGKOK (AFP) — Alternative guitar band Placebo are to headline the first rock concert at Cambodia’s Angkor Wat temple complex, putting years of catering to their fans’ teenage angst behind them to speak out against human trafficking. The December 7 gig, held as part an of an MTV Exit campaign, will transform the 12th century [...]
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No Comments »Cambodia: Grim history and black humour
October 27th, 2008 Cambodian News We’re sitting at the dining room table and no one is saying a word. We all have food balanced on our spoons, mouths open, but the stories from our host are so gripping and monumental that the two haven’t quite met. Then all of a sudden: “Who wants to hear a landmine joke?” Without missing [...]
Exotissimo Cambodia Appoints New General Manager
October 7th, 2008 Cambodian News Exotissimo Travel, the premier destination management company (DMC) in Southeast Asia, has announced the appointment of Olivier Marchesin as the General Manager of Exotissimo Cambodia, effective from 1 October 2008. Commenting on this new appointment, Olivier Colomes, Group Managing Director of Exotissimo Travel said, “We are pleased to welcome Olivier into the Exotissimo family. We believe [...]