Following the end the French colonial era, Cambodia experienced somewhat of a hayday. Infrastructure and expertise left by the French led to the creation of vast wealth for Cambodia’s elite, this of course, was brought to a halt by the onset of the Khmer Rouge. Playground of the Wealthy Prior […]
Kirirom National Park
King Sihanouk’s Kirirom Estate and Visitor Centre
In the pre-Khmer Rouge era, the pine forests of the Kirirom National Park served as a stop off on the way to Kep for Cambodia’s wealthy elites. The cooler climate, provided those that could afford it a respite from the heat and humidity of the lowlands. At the top of […]