Comments on: Cambodian Genocide: The Killing Fields & S21 Prison

By: Fraser Laveay

Fraser Laveay — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 01:53:38 +0000

Well said and agreed! Cambodia was an absolutely heartbreaking and beautiful place. I was so shook and solemn going throughout.

By: Daniel James (Dan Flying Solo)

Daniel James (Dan Flying Solo) — Sun, 08 Oct 2017 11:58:44 +0000

In reply to Mari Nicholson. It was a truly haunting experience, glad my words resonated with you. Safe travels :)

By: Mari Nicholson

Mari Nicholson — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 09:45:57 +0000

You have described this place beautifully. I went there some time ago and was deeply affected by the sights I saw, more than I had thought I would be as I had known the history of the period in question, read about it and watched newsreels about it when it first came to our notice. I had also watched the read details of America’s involvement in Cambodia as they denied it, something that helped lead to the rise of the Khmer Rouge, Thank you for this. We all need to be reminded of these facts from time to time, especially now when the world is in such a state of chaos.

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 01:25:43 +0000

I unfortunately didn’t get a chance to visit Cambodia on my trip to the area, but I’ve heard that this is a place that you don’t want to miss. Extremely eye opening to say the least. It’s sad to think that people are capable of such evil, but that’s unfortunately part of the world we live in.

I was reading your article on Agent Orange in Vietnam, I think you close the comments. But I just wanted to say that after visiting the American War Museum in Saigon, you definitely see a side of the war that they don’t teach in school. I honestly felt shame for my country knowing that they committed such an atrocity. I couldn’t even finish the Agent Orange exhibit! :(

By: danflyingsolo

danflyingsolo — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 13:58:36 +0000

In reply to Justine.

I doubt they will ever leave your mind. They are just so raw. I do think it is a shame that many just visit Angkor and leave without learning much more about the country and specifically the history, I was amazed we didn’t cover it at school.

Good luck for the next move, excited to see where you are heading next!

Safe travels,
Dan

By: Justine

Justine — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 03:13:11 +0000

I visited both of these places when I first visited Southeast Asia eight years ago. You’re right, it’s pretty intense. But it’s amazing that all these years later I can still remember both places so vividly. Both had a pretty big impact on me. I think it’s so important for tourists to visit these places during their trips to Cambodia. It’s a big learning experience and they offer a great insight into this country’s unfathomable history.