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Thyra Travels: Conquering My Fears in Cambodia 2018
I entered Cambodia with a little hesitation after some bad experiences in Vietnam. “Don’t expect it to be better”, someone had said to me, with which I outwardly reacted: “No way, people will be much more lovely”. Inwardly, I was secretly freaking out that it may be true. Crossing the border via bus (check out that post here), I met…
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How to Cross the Border Between Vietnam and Cambodia by Land
I decided to cross over to Cambodia in a bus from Ho Chi Minh City. This option was much cheaper ($18 dollaaaa) and more convenient than the airport because I didn’t have to worry about transport to and from center city or checking my bag. However, it did mean I had to go through “immigration” over land which I had…
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How to Get to the Cu Chi Tunnels on the Local Bus (Less Touristic Section!)
Instead of going on one of the many, many tours offered by the hostels to the Cu Chi Tunnels, my friend Maddy and I decided to brave the local bus and do the journey alone. This was for primarily three reasons: 1. Tours suck! Ok, they are super convenient and stress-free, but I always, always feel rushed on a tour.…
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November 2018 Budget
This November I was only a few dollars off-budget (sorcery!). I spent most of the month in Vietnam and the end in Cambodia. Food in Cambodia is way more expensive, about five bucks a meal, so I am already spending quite a bit more on the basics already. Big Purchases Housing Food Transit November 2018 Budget Where I went off…
