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US warns tourists of ‘active hostilities,’ ‘unpredictable security situation’ at this popular holiday destination

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US warns tourists of ‘active hostilities,’ ‘unpredictable security situation’ at this popular holiday destination

As tensions increase between Thailand and Cambodia, the United States government is warning Americans about traveling to the border area of the two countries.  The U.S. Embassy in Thailand issued a security alert to American tourists Dec. 16, warning of an “escalation of armed conflict” at the popular Asian destination.  “U.S. citizens should avoid all travel within 50 … Read more

Tourists are recreating the ‘Temple Run’ game in a sacred site: ‘Disaster waiting to happen’

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Tourists are recreating the ‘Temple Run’ game in a sacred site: ‘Disaster waiting to happen’

It’s a real-life Temple Run. The UNESCO World Heritage Site Angkor Wat, a Hindu-Buddhist temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia, has received an influx of tourists reportedly disrespecting their religious structure by replicating a Temple Run mobile game experience that was very popular in 2011. The gaming application established by Imagini Studios follows an explorer with … Read more

Mom runs back and saves her baby seconds before ceiling collapses above them in daring video

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Mom runs back and saves her baby seconds before ceiling collapses above them in daring video

A dramatic video captured a mother in Cambodia saving her child just seconds before her home’s ceiling collapsed.  The incident happened in the capital city of Phnom Penh on July 3 after shopkeeper Pip Srey – who operates a business out of the same building – finished up work for the day, according to Viral Press.  The video … Read more