Kampot, a gem in Cambodia
The biggest attraction of Cambodia is undoubtedly Siem Reap with the Angkor Wat temple, built in the 12th century, located within the imposing remains of Ankor, the capital of the former immense Khmer empire, which, in addition to present-day Cambodia, also includes large parts of Thailand, Vietnam and Laos. belonged.
Joseph in Asia (part 5)
After Battambang, a place that is the second largest city in terms of population, frankly a bit disappointing, I travel by minibus to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia.
Pepper and salt from Kampot
The emergence of pepper in the Kampot region dates back to the 13th century with the arrival of the Chinese who cultivated pepper. More recently, it was the French who further developed pepper production in Kampot at the beginning of the 20th century. The current annual production is currently 8000 tons. In particular, the knowledge that has been passed on from generation to generation over many years ensures a high level of quality.
From Sihanoukville to Kampot
After enjoying the beach of Sihanoukville for a few days, the fantastic sunset and feasting on super fresh seafood with a view of the sea, the journey through Cambodia continues.
