A trip to Cambodia, the ‘Land of Smiles”

Countries of Southeast Asia, Cambodia is bordered by Laos, Thailand and Vietnam. Cambodia is a friendly country called the “Land of Smiles” because the Khmer always have a smile despite the horrors they have lived under the regime and Polpot Khmer Rouge. Cambodia is mainly known for its temples of Angkor, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. A whole area around the temple town of Siem Reap. They were built between the ninth and fifteenth centuries.

The Tonle Sap, considered the largest lake in Asia, is located in the heart of the country and connects the two main towns of Cambodia: Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. It boasts beautiful walks to canoe on the river in the middle of the floating villages

Phnom Penh, the Pearl of the South-East Asia

Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia is situated at the confluence of rivers Mekong, Tonle Sap and Bassac. Once considered the most pleasant cities built by the French in Indochina, Phnom Penh has managed to retain part of its charm despite the violence of the recent history of Cambodia. The city is a huge green space, dotted with traditional Cambodian villas surrounded by gardens. Wide tree-lined avenues, very moving incite stroll. The silhouette of the Palais Royal is a delight for the eyes. Within the walls: the Silver Pagoda, known for its 5 000 tiles of money from one kilogram each, the Emerald Buddha (the truth of the crystal) and its golden Buddha some 90 kg.

The National Museum of Phom Penh, an elegant red building of 20 years, includes a series of Khmer sculptures, each one more beautiful than the others.

A fifteen kilometers from downtown, to the southwest lie the graves of Choeung Ek-a moving testimony of genocide Khmer where 8 000 skulls are piled in a pyramid of horror in the rough.

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The temples of Angkor

The area of the temples of Angkor is the most beautiful of Cambodia. Angkor is the ancient capital of the Khmer Empire, which flourished from the ninth to the fifteenth century. It has dozens and dozens of temples an incredible rich ornamentation. We must spend at least three days in Siem Reap to see the main temples. The most beautiful are not too far from each other. They are grouped into two circuits created by the Angkor Conservation: The short tour of 15 km and the Grand Circuit of 24 km. Most notable are Angkor Wat, the Bayon with its towers visgaes, Ta Phrom and if you do see a few. But do not miss Bantey Srei, the temple of Preah Khan and women, completely overgrown with vegetation!

The excursion on the Tonle Sap to discover, on board a boat floating village surprisingly similar to a maze of boats.

Countries of Southeast Asia, located at the extreme east of the Indochinese peninsula, Vietnam is finally ready to deliver all its secrets to travelers eager for its rich culture. The new currency of the country would be: “No more bombing, hello landing … tourists, of course! “. To the delight of all, Vietnam looks to the world and welcomes more visitors. His story twice millennium has kept all its authenticity and originality, despite numerous attempts at intrusion of other countries. While length, take advantage of its coastal front extending from north to south on 3 200 km and its relief …

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Tropical Storm “Noul” which was formed in the China Sea is today, Monday 17 November, southern Vietnam. The storm accompanied by heavy rains and winds blowing up to 92 km / h will bring very heavy weather on the southern regions of Vietnam and the Mekong Delta at the end of the day.

The authorities have launched alerts and ask people to be very cautious about this storm, for dangerous goods to people. Fishermen have been asked not to put to sea until further notice. The coast guards and health services are on alert. It is therefore advised everyone to be very vigilant and to avoid, where possible, to leave or move.

The risk of heavy rainfall will continue until January, it is recommended to exercise the utmost caution when traveling in the region and throughout the country and to learn from international and local tour operators.

+ An outbreak of acute diarrhea caused more than a thousand hospitalizations, with diagnosis of cholera in some cases. Measures have been taken by the authorities to stop this epidemic. Strict observance of basic hygiene measures needed (strict hygiene of food and water, clean hands). For more information, see the website of the French Embassy in Hanoi.

+ Vietnam is among the countries affected by the outbreak of avian flu. There is, at present, no reason to postpone any business travel or tourism in this country. It is recommended for travelers to consult the schedule for bird flu, and keep informed of the health situation in the country.