Saturday, April 21, 2012

Cambodia - Kep

Kep is a former playground of the French and Cambodian elite. Crumbling mansions, razed by the Khmer Rouge, still sit atop the hill.

Over the last few years, much of the beach-side property that had for decades hosted nothing but ruined villas and tangled jungle has been snapped up by foreign royalty, merchant bankers, expatriates and wealthy Khmers among others.

But the town should not be visited for its architectural beauty. People seeking beautiful sandy beaches should also go elsewhere. 


   

Kep offers tranquility - which basically is a nice way of saying that the most exciting thing is the "local products" annual fair with rickety merry-go-rounds - and is an excellent base for motorcycle rides into the countryside. 


In fact, the sunset viewed while enjoying the food at a seafood restaurant located right on the beach is one of the best things Kep has to offer.

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