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How to Cross the Border Between Singapore and Malaysia by Land
In order to get to Singapore for my flight to Jakarta, I decided to take my favorite mode of transport: the affordable and comfy bus. There is also a train that does this route but it is 1) more expensive and 2) leaves you at the border instead of downtown Singapore. I chose the bus over flying for two more…
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How to Cross the Border Between Thailand and Laos by Land
Sing to the tune of “Slipping Through My Fingers” by ABBA. ~Passport in hand, she leaves Thailand in the afternoon, saying goodbye, with an limp and with a sling~ Woo, woo, eighth country here I go! I am excited for two reasons primarily. First – I am meeting my friend Andrea who I met in Cambodia. Solo traveler no longer!…
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How to Cross the Border Between Cambodia and Thailand by Land
Ohhh immigrationnn, I am backkk! Let me tell you that I looked at flights to see if I could just avoid the whole bus deal but those babies were like one hundred bucks! See ya, my bus ticket with lunch and water included was only thirty. I decided to take Giant Ibis to cross over to Thailand, the same company…
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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…